Whether you walk most places in Ontario or are only an occasional pedestrian, you may have noticed that drivers are not always as observant as they could be. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may wonder whether there is any recourse. Your injury may have been relatively minor or it may have been much more serious, but whatever kind of injury you suffered, legal assistance may be available to you.

On behalf of Joseph Caprara of CBLAW posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Whether you walk most places in Ontario or are only an occasional pedestrian, you may have noticed that drivers are not always as observant as they could be. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may wonder whether there is any recourse. Your injury may have been relatively minor or it may have been much more serious, but whatever kind of injury you suffered, legal assistance may be available to you.

Accidents caused by driver negligence can happen in a number of ways. The driver might be drunk, driving recklessly or speeding. Even if the driver was not committing a criminal act, a driver who behaved carelessly might be considered negligent for the purposes of a civil suit.

These types of accidents can result in a number of different types of injuries, including spinal or neck injuries, traumatic brain injuries and internal bleeding. If you have been in such an accident, you may face weeks, months or years of rehabilitation. Furthermore, the expenses created after a pedestrian accident are not just limited to medical expenses. One additional burden may be lost wages, but there may also be expenses that affect loved ones. Family members may be acting as caregivers and taking time off work as well.

These types of injuries can be life-changing for the injured person and their loved ones, and compensation to cover related expenses can be critical. If the driver who hit you did not take the same degree of care that a person typically would, then their actions may be considered negligent. Visit our page to learn more about what you may be able to do to claim compensation after a pedestrian injury.

Source: CBLAW, “Pedestrian Accidents“, Dec. 4, 2014