Walking is supposed to be a healthy and enjoyable activity, but with no shortage of careless motorists on the road, it can quickly turn into a dangerous and traumatic one. Every year, thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed by negligent drivers who fail to yield, speed, run red lights, text, or get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you or a loved one has been harmed as a pedestrian, you need to contact a seasoned Birmingham pedestrian accident lawyer from Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC so we can fight for the compensation you deserve and need to heal.
Unfortunately, the physical pain, emotional distress, and financial hardship that pedestrian accidents cause can leave victims feeling overwhelmed and powerless. However, the right team of Jefferson County personal injury lawyers in your corner can give you a voice and fight back. Our firm can help you effectively navigate the legal system, negotiate with insurance adjusters, and, ultimately, work tooth and nail to get you fully compensated for your injuries so you can pick up the pieces and move on with your life.
Pedestrian accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, such as pedestrian misconduct, poor road conditions, and more, however, they are most commonly a result of driver negligence. Some of the most common types of negligence that lead to pedestrian accidents are as follows:
Pedestrian accidents can cause all types of injuries. If you have been injured in an accident as a pedestrian, you should see a doctor promptly. You need to make sure you receive a comprehensive diagnosis, and you need to make sure you receive all of the treatment you need.
At Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC, we represent individuals who have suffered all types of injuries in pedestrian accidents. This means a Birmingham pedestrian accident attorney at our firm can help you if you have suffered any of the following:
Common bone injuries from pedestrian accidents include fractures and dislocations. These injuries require appropriate treatment to heal properly, and surgery will be necessary in some cases. In all cases, rest and recovery are essential, and this may mean taking time off from work during the healing process.
Internal injuries, such as internal bleeding and organ damage, can be serious medical conditions that require prompt medical intervention. If you are experiencing abdominal pain or back pain, swelling that is sensitive to the touch, or any abnormal bodily functions after a pedestrian accident, these are signs (among others) that you should see a doctor promptly.
The neck is among the most fragile parts of the human body. The forces involved in a pedestrian accident are more than enough to put excessive strain on the neck, and this can lead to whiplash and other potentially serious injuries.
Nerve injuries can result from deep lacerations or from pinching beneath the skin. Damage to the nerves can cause loss of sensation, loss of motor control and other effects; and, sadly, nerve damage is irreparable in some cases. When nerves can heal with medical intervention or on their own, giving them time to heal after an accident is essential.
While soft tissue injuries can heal with proper medical treatment in most cases, pedestrian accident victims who suffer soft tissue injuries can still face long, painful and expensive roads to recovery. Surgery will be necessary in some cases; and, even when surgery isn’t necessary, accident victims must prioritize their recovery in order to avoid unnecessary long-term complications.
The forces involved in a pedestrian accident are also more than enough to cause damage to the spine. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) often have lifelong effects, and this makes it essential for accident victims who suffer these injuries to consult with an experienced Birmingham pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible. We help accident victims seek just compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses resulting from vertebrae fractures, herniated discus, impingement and all other types of SCI.
We also help victims seek just compensation for all types of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after pedestrian accidents in Alabama. Brain trauma is always serious, and treatment, rest and recovery are all essential for mitigating the risk of long-term consequences. Sadly, in some cases, long-term consequences cannot be avoided. Whether you have been diagnosed with a concussion or a more serious form of TBI, our attorneys are here to help.
We mentioned some important forms of evidence already, but it’s worth taking a slightly more in-depth look at how to document a pedestrian accident. If you were seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, you might not be able to do anything to document the accident—and that’s completely fine. Your Birmingham pedestrian accident attorney will be able to conduct a thorough investigation.
But, if you are able to do so, you should take some steps to assist your attorney with proving your legal rights. For example, if possible, you should:
Along with documenting your pedestrian accident, it will also be helpful if you can take some steps to document the costs (both financial and non-financial) of your accident-related injuries. Some examples of these steps include:
While these are all important steps to take if possible, these are also just the first steps involved in seeking the financial compensation you deserve. To make sure the insurance companies don’t take advantage of you, you will need an experienced attorney on your side. Here are just some of the ways a Birmingham pedestrian accident attorney at our firm can help:
Filing a pedestrian accident claim requires proof of the cause of the accident. Once you get in touch, your attorney can conduct a thorough investigation to determine why the accident happened and who is legally responsible.
Your attorney can also work with you and your doctors to calculate just compensation for your financial and non-financial losses. While the out-of-pocket costs of traumatic injuries can be substantial, the non-financial costs of these injuries will be far greater in many cases.
After collecting the evidence needed to prove your legal rights, your attorney can deal with the insurance companies on your behalf. Your attorney will work to get the insurance companies to accept liability; and, if they do, then your attorney will shift focus to negotiating a favorable settlement.
Throughout the process, your attorney will help you make smart decisions with your long-term best interests in mind. This includes helping you make a smart decision about when (and if) to accept a settlement. Once you settle, you cannot go back and ask for more, so this is an extremely important decision.
While going to court usually is not necessary, it is still important to be prepared for this possibility. If the insurance companies aren’t willing to offer a fair settlement, your attorney can go to court to fight for just compensation on your behalf.
If you were injured as a pedestrian due to another driver’s negligence, there’s a strong chance you’ll be entitled to financial compensation in a personal injury claim. However, you and your pedestrian accident lawyer will first have to collect and present evidence to satisfy the burden of proof. Some of the most useful forms of evidence to prove your claim can include:
Accident victims in Alabama should understand that personal injury claims are time-sensitive matters and should avoid waiting to file their claims. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Alabama is two years, meaning accident victims will typically only have two years from the date of their accident to sue for the damages they’ve incurred.
Don’t face your injuries alone. Contact Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC today to schedule your free case evaluation with our seasoned legal team. We are here to fight for you, every step of the way.
Here at Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC, we believe injured workers should be informed of their rights and understand how the workers’ compensation process works. Tracy W. Cary, Esq. wrote the book on workers’ compensation in Alabama so people just like you can save time and mitigate the stress of a workplace injury.
No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the services performed by other lawyers.
© 2025 Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC All rights reserved.