{"id":254,"date":"2025-08-26T01:19:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T01:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/?post_type=practice_area&p=254"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:35:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:35:20","slug":"pedestrian-accidents","status":"publish","type":"practice_area","link":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/practice_area\/pedestrian-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Acidentes com pedestres"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Protecting Injured Pedestrians<\/h2>\n\n

Pedestrians have the right to walk safely, but when drivers or property owners act carelessly, the consequences can be life-changing. At McCallum Law we fight for pedestrians who have been struck by vehicles or harmed due to unsafe conditions.<\/p>\n\n

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents:<\/h2>\n\n
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  • Drivers failing to yield at crosswalks<\/li>\n\n
  • Speeding or reckless driving<\/li>\n\n
  • Distracted or impaired driving<\/li>\n\n
  • Poorly marked intersections or lack of signals<\/li>\n\n
  • Unsafe property conditions (cracked sidewalks, poor lighting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Injuries Pedestrians Often Suffer<\/h2>\n\n

    Because they lack protection, pedestrians are especially vulnerable to:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Broken bones and fractures<\/li>\n\n
    • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)<\/li>\n\n
    • Spinal cord damage and paralysis<\/li>\n\n
    • Internal bleeding and organ damage<\/li>\n\n
    • Wrongful death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Victims<\/h2>\n\n

      Victims may be entitled to recover damages for:<\/p>\n\n

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      • Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs<\/li>\n\n
      • Lost wages and future income loss<\/li>\n\n
      • Pain and suffering<\/li>\n\n
      • Loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n\n
      • Wrongful death benefits for families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n
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        • What if I was partially at fault (jaywalking, etc.)?<\/li>\nYou may still recover compensation, depending on state negligence laws. <\/ul>\n\n

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          • Can I sue if the driver fled the scene?<\/li>\nYes. Claims may be made through uninsured motorist coverage or against responsible third parties. <\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Protecting Injured Pedestrians Pedestrians have the right to walk safely, but when drivers or property owners act carelessly, the consequences can be life-changing. At McCallum Law we fight for pedestrians who have been struck by vehicles or harmed due to unsafe conditions. Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents: Injuries Pedestrians Often Suffer Because they lack protection, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":21,"template":"","class_list":["post-254","practice_area","type-practice_area","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice_area\/254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice_area"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/practice_area"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice_area\/254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":608,"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice_area\/254\/revisions\/608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mccallum-law.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}