Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorney

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) reports that each year nearly 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle related accidents, and more than 78,000 pedestrians are injured. Many accidents involving pedestrians are often disputed by insurance carriers. Although pedestrians have the “the right of way”, they have an obligation to exercise reasonable care for their own safety.

When a person is involved in an accident as a pedestrian, all aspects of the case need to be evaluated. Often the only witnesses are those involved in the accident. It is in your best interest to have legal representation. An investigator should be hired to inspect the scene of the accident for physical evidence that may help prove what happened. Here is just one example of a pedestrian case that resulted in a very favorable verdict because they sought our legal representation:

Kevin was a 36 year-old man whose wheelchair was struck in a crosswalk by a garbage truck as the man tried to cross a busy road. He used a motorized chair due to pre-existing rheumatoid arthritis. The crash resulted in a hip fracture that required surgery and caused the man to lose additional function. The case was tried to a jury in Ramsey County and resulted in a $1,536,921 verdict.

(For more case histories, see our results page.)

Pedestrian No Fault Coverage

As a pedestrian, you are entitled to vehicle no-fault coverage from a policy under which you are insured. If you are not insured yourself, then you may select any involved vehicle to provide no-fault benefits. Sometimes one vehicle involved in an accident will have more coverage available than others. This is one reason to hire a lawyer early in the process. The lawyer will research your case, provide reliable information, and select the best source of your no-fault benefits.

Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorney

If you have been hit as a pedestrian, you need someone to fight for your rights. Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorneys, of Terry, Slane & Ruohonen, are dynamic, aggressive litigators with years of experience in pedestrian accidents. Our partners are consistently named Super Lawyers by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Law & Politics. Call 612-362-0000 or submit our online contact form.