Pedestrian Accidents Lawyer

A pedestrian accident can shatter your sense of safety in an instant, leaving you with severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about your future. When a vehicle strikes someone on foot, the injuries are often catastrophic because pedestrians have no protection against the force of impact, leading to broken bones, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, and, in the worst cases, death.

The personal injury attorneys at Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford have fought for pedestrian accident victims across Pennsylvania for over 65 years. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these accidents take on you and your family, and we work aggressively to hold negligent drivers accountable while securing the compensation you need to move forward with your life.

Contact us online or by phone to speak with an experienced Montgomery County pedestrian accident attorney today.

Pennsylvania Laws That Protect Pedestrians

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to exercise reasonable care around pedestrians in all circumstances. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, at intersections. When making turns, drivers must watch for pedestrians crossing the street they are entering. These laws exist because pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users, lacking any protective barriers against vehicles weighing thousands of pounds.

Despite these protections, pedestrian accidents remain tragically common. Distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, drunk driving, and poor visibility all contribute to collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. Drivers who text, talk on phones, adjust navigation systems, or engage in other distracting behaviors often fail to see pedestrians until it is too late. Even when pedestrians follow all traffic rules and cross at designated locations, negligent drivers can cause devastating accidents.

Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident, as long as your fault does not exceed 50 percent. Insurance companies often try to shift blame to pedestrians to reduce their payout obligations. They may claim you were jaywalking, crossing against the signal, or wearing dark clothing. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers thoroughly investigate every accident to establish the driver’s negligence and protect you from unfair blame tactics.

Crosswalk laws in Pennsylvania provide clear protections for pedestrians. When you are crossing within a marked crosswalk, drivers approaching from either direction must stop and remain stopped to allow you to cross. At intersections without traffic signals, pedestrians have the right of way when crossing in marked or unmarked crosswalks. Drivers who fail to yield in these situations violate Pennsylvania traffic law and may be held liable for resulting injuries.

Building Your Pedestrian Accident Case

We begin every case with a comprehensive investigation to establish exactly how the accident occurred and who bears responsibility. Our team gathers police reports, interviews witnesses, examines accident scene photos, reviews traffic camera footage, and consults with accident reconstruction specialists when necessary. This thorough approach allows us to build compelling evidence of driver negligence, whether it involves speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, or failure to yield.

Medical evidence forms the foundation of your compensation claim. We work closely with your treating physicians to document the full extent of your injuries, from initial emergency treatment through ongoing rehabilitation. Pedestrian accidents often cause injuries requiring extensive medical care, including:

• Multiple surgeries to repair fractured bones and internal injuries
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation to restore mobility and function
• Occupational therapy to help you relearn daily activities
• Psychological counseling to address trauma and emotional distress
• Long-term care for permanent disabilities or disfigurement

These medical needs translate into substantial economic damages, which we meticulously calculate to ensure you receive full compensation. We also pursue compensation for lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working, future earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous occupation, and pain and suffering for the physical and emotional trauma you have endured.

Insurance companies often make quick, low settlement offers, hoping you will accept before understanding the true value of your claim. These early offers rarely account for long-term medical needs, future complications, or the full impact on your quality of life. We advise you never to accept a settlement offer without first consulting an attorney who can evaluate whether it adequately compensates you for all your losses. Once you accept a settlement, you typically cannot pursue additional compensation later, even if your injuries worsen or new complications develop.

Why Choose Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for pedestrian accident victims throughout Pennsylvania. We have secured settlements and verdicts, including $5 million for catastrophic injuries, $3.4 million for a trucking accident victim, and $2.75 million for a client with head injuries. These results demonstrate our ability to handle complex cases involving severe injuries and maximize compensation for our clients.

We operate on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases, which means you pay no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. This arrangement allows you to access quality legal representation without financial stress during an already difficult time. We advance all case costs, including fees for accident reconstruction, medical record review, and litigation expenses, and only recover these costs if we win your case.

Our attorneys bring big firm resources combined with small firm personal attention to every case. We maintain regular communication with our clients, promptly return phone calls and emails, and keep you informed about developments in your case. You work directly with experienced attorneys, not paralegals or junior associates, ensuring you receive the focused attention and skilled advocacy your case deserves. Marc Robert Steinberg and other members of our team have been recognized as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, reflecting peer recognition as ranking among the top 5 percent of attorneys in their fields.

We understand the tactics insurance companies use to minimize payouts and are prepared to counter every argument they make. When insurance adjusters claim pedestrians share fault, question the severity of injuries, or dispute medical treatment, we respond with compelling evidence and aggressive advocacy. Our trial experience gives us leverage in negotiations because insurance companies know we are prepared to take cases to court when fair settlements cannot be reached through negotiation.

Contact Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford for Your Pedestrian Accident Claim

If you or someone you care about was injured in a pedestrian accident, you need an attorney who will fight for your rights and pursue maximum compensation. The personal injury team at Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford combines over 65 years of experience with a proven track record of success in complex injury cases. We have earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Law Firm” every year since 2010.

Time is critical in pedestrian accident cases because evidence can disappear, witnesses’ memories fade, and Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations places strict deadlines on when you can file a lawsuit. We offer free initial consultations to review your case, explain your legal options, and advise you on the best path forward. Contact our office today to speak with an attorney about your pedestrian accident case and take the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.