Virginia Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Virginia’s streets and roads are dangerous places for pedestrians. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, nearly 1,200 pedestrians were injured in crashes in a single recent year alone, 373 of them seriously. Tragically, 114 pedestrians died as a result of being hit. Furthermore, 95 percent of all pedestrians involved in a traffic accident that year suffered injuries, compared with just 49 percent of vehicle occupants in crashes.

What happens if you get hit by a car in a crosswalk? At first, you may feel overwhelmed by everything you have to deal with, including doctor’s appointments, medical tests, physical therapy sessions, bills, financial problems, time lost at work, and the pain of your injuries. However, you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. Our Prince William County pedestrian accident lawyer can handle the legal matters while you focus on your health and rebuilding your future.

D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, is a dedicated advocate for pedestrian accident victims in Virginia. He is ready to explain the compensation available in a pedestrian accident claim in Virginia, how pedestrian right-of-way laws work, and what he can do to help you with your personal injury case.

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident in Prince William County or elsewhere in Northern Virginia, don’t wait another moment to get the help and advocacy you deserve. Contact D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, or call (703) 490-5995 today for a free consultation. Our office is conveniently located at 2500 Hunter Place, Suite 102, Woodbridge, VA.  

What Compensation Is Available in a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Virginia?

Injured people are often curious about how much compensation they can claim in a pedestrian accident claim in Virginia. Your compensation for injuries in a pedestrian accident depends on several factors, such as the severity of your injuries, who is liable for the accident, and the amount of insurance coverage available.

The potential compensation available to you includes both economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include:

• Medical expenses, including hospital and doctor’s bills, physical therapy, nursing care, medication, surgery, and other medical treatments
• Lost income, such as lost wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, and lost raises or promotions

Non-economic damages include:

• Pain and suffering, including compensation for both physical pain and emotional distress.
• Loss of quality of life if your injuries have interfered with your ability to enjoy your hobbies or other activities.

The court may also award punitive damages in cases of gross negligence or DUI accidents. While there is no cap on economic and non-economic damages, Virginia limits punitive damages to $350,000.

If your close family member was killed in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death case against the at-fault party. Only the deceased’s personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit under Virginia law. Any damages recovered are distributed to the deceased’s beneficiaries, including the surviving spouse and children.

How Can D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, Help with Your Virginia Pedestrian Accident Case?

D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, is a pedestrian accident attorney in Virginia who has extensive experience helping victims seek the money they need to rebuild their lives after a motor vehicle collision on foot.

If you hire us to represent you in your pedestrian accident case, we will investigate what happened to determine everyone who is liable for your losses. We will handle all negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company for you, always pushing for maximum compensation. We prepare every case for trial because we know that insurance companies do not always offer a fair settlement. If the insurance company does not offer you full compensation, we will be ready to take your case to court.

We take pride in our client-centered service and responsive communication with all clients. According to our previous client, Susan C., “Mike treated my case like it was the most important case he had going.”

You don’t need to worry about whether you can afford a pedestrian accident lawyer. We offer free consultations and provide all our services on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay us anything until we collect compensation for you.

What Is the Law for Pedestrians in Virginia?

Pedestrian accident cases in Virginia often involve a motorist violating the state’s pedestrian right-of-way rules. Under Virginia law, pedestrians have the right-of-way when they are crossing at:

• A marked crosswalk
• A regular pedestrian crossing, defined by the boundary lines of the adjacent sidewalk
• At any intersection on a roadway where the speed limit is 35 mph or less

Pedestrians also have the right-of-way over any vehicle turning at the same intersection. However, pedestrians may not disregard oncoming traffic when crossing at an intersection.

Virginia’s pure contributory negligence law may prevent you from recovering compensation at trial if you were partially at fault for the accident that injured you. That is why it is so critical to work with an experienced attorney – one who knows how to present your case in the best possible light and push back against attempts to unfairly shift blame from the at-fault driver onto you.

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-of-Way in Virginia?

Many people believe that pedestrians always have the right-of-way in Virginia, but that is not the case.

Drivers have the right-of-way under Virginia law when:

• The pedestrian is jaywalking.
• The pedestrian is trying to cross at a place where there is no marked or unmarked crosswalk.
• There is a Do Not Walk signal warning pedestrians not to cross.

Drivers must still exercise due caution, even when they have the right-of-way. Under Virginia’s last clear chance doctrine, a driver can be held liable even when the pedestrian’s negligence contributed to the accident, provided the driver had the sole ability to avoid harm and did not take it. For instance, if a driver had ample time to stop for a jaywalking pedestrian yet did not do so, then the pedestrian may still be able to collect damages under the last clear chance doctrine.

Contact a Trusted Virginia Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today

D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, is a crosswalk accident attorney serving Prince William County and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. Mike Mullori has the experience and legal skills to pursue the maximum compensation you deserve for your severe injuries. He is a no-nonsense lawyer who combines personal attention with aggressive advocacy.

Don’t face the pain and expense of a pedestrian accident injury alone. If you are looking for a pedestrian accident lawyer near you in Virginia, contact D. Michael Mullori, Jr., Attorney at Law, or call (703) 490-5995 for a free consultation today.