Galt Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
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Located approximately 27 miles from Sacramento, Galt is part of the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville metropolitan area, which, according to Transportation for America, had the fifth highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the state for 2009. A 2009 Transportation for America report revealed 377 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents in the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville metropolitan area. In 2009, 4,092 pedestrians were tragically killed and 59,000 pedestrians were injured in pedestrian accidents nationwide, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Catastrophic Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrian accidents can have severe physical, emotional and financial consequences. The different types of injuries an individual can sustain in a pedestrian accident vary considerably depending on the how the accident occurred. Pedestrians can be catapulted into the ground, a stationary object or windshield by the forces created in a collision. The human body is not designed to withstand an impact with a 4,000 pound (or more) piece of machinery, which is why pedestrians typically suffer from catastrophic injuries, such as head injuries, amputation (limb loss) injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal organ injuries, broken bone injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, back injuries and wrongful death. In addition to physical injuries, it is not uncommon for pedestrian accident victims to suffer from emotional injuries. Surviving a traumatic event can trigger a type of anxiety disorder known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The exact cause of PTSD is not known, but the disorder can cause a person to feel detached, irritable and tense.
Financial Consequences of a Galt Pedestrian Accident
As mentioned above, pedestrian accidents can also have severe financial consequences. Serious injuries may prevent an individual from being able to return to work. Without the ability to work, victims often have no way of paying basic living expenses and expensive medical bills. Legal recourse is available for victims suffering because of someone else’s negligent or careless actions. Victims may pursue monetary damages from the at-fault party by filing a personal injury claim. If victims are considering filing a personal injury claim, it is highly recommended they consult a Galt pedestrian accident injury lawyer at Estey Bomberger. As one of the preeminent personal injury law firms in the state, we have the resources needed to get the case results our clients need and deserve. Our knowledgeable attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for clients’ medical bills, lost earnings, future lost earnings, permanent scars, emotional anguish and physical pain.
Causes of a Pedestrian Accident
The causes of a pedestrian accident are many. Oftentimes, it is not just one factor, but a combination of factors that contributes to an accident occurring. Distracted drivers, exhausted drivers, drunk drivers, bad road conditions and flawed road design are some of the more common causes of Sacramento pedestrian accidents. A Galt personal injury lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can quickly determine how and why the crash occurred so compensation can be pursued from the responsible party or entity.
Call or Email a Galt Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
It costs nothing to call or email a Galt pedestrian accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger. You can reach one of our lawyers directly by calling (916) 903-5216 or you can submit our case consultation request form to have a lawyer contact you by email. We will be more than happy to answer your questions and offer a helping hand during this difficult time. As always, we take every case on a no fee, no win basis.