Pedestrian accidents are common in Ontario. Drivers may fail to observe pedestrian right-of-ways in crosswalks or may fail to notice pedestrians at all. You likely are aware that if you are a pedestrian, you are much more vulnerable than a driver to being injured in any accident that may occur.
On behalf of Joseph Caprara of CBLAW posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, January 22, 2015.
Pedestrian accidents are common in Ontario. Drivers may fail to observe pedestrian right-of-ways in crosswalks or may fail to notice pedestrians at all. You likely are aware that if you are a pedestrian, you are much more vulnerable than a driver to being injured in any accident that may occur.
Along with the stress of being injured in an accident, you might be dealing with medical expenses and lost wages from work. Furthermore, depending on the severity of the injury, you may not know when you will be back on your feet and able to work again. Injuries from a pedestrian accident can range from neck, head and spinal injuries to traumatic brain injury, fractures and internal bleeding. You may need weeks, months or even years to fully recover from some of these injuries, and in the meantime, costs continue to mount while you still might have no regular income due to an inability to work.
Compensation from a lawsuit can help cover some of these costs. Income replacement, attendant care, caregiver benefits, housekeeping benefits and compensation for pain and suffering are among the expenses that a successful lawsuit may pay for. Even family members may be eligible to receive some compensation if their lives have also been affected by your injury.
A negligent driver may not break the law, but they can still cause a great deal of damage. Although an accident of this nature can be both physically debilitating and stressful for you and your loved ones, there are steps that you can take to mitigate some of the difficulties. You can take a look at our page on what to do if you have been in a pedestrian accident for more information.