Have you or a loved one been injured in a Worcester pedestrian accident? If so, you owe it to yourself and your family to seek out just and fair compensation from the at-fault party(s) in your case. Our experienced and knowledgeable pedestrian accident attorneys with Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., have a proven track record of advocating for the rights of injured pedestrians and helping them get the settlements or verdicts they deserve.
Almost all pedestrian accidents in Massachusetts and elsewhere share a commonality: they are generally 100 percent preventable if not for the negligence of drivers on the road. Pedestrian injuries and deaths due to accidents underscore the fact that drivers are not always mindful of their actions on the roadway, and this can lead to devastating outcomes—including fatalities and injuries that remain with the victim for life.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
From January of 2019 through June of 2020, there were 49 pedestrian fatalities in Massachusetts, notes the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). This number is much too high, and the bulk of the liability for these accidents likely rests on the shoulders of drivers who shared the road with pedestrians. However, drivers are not always to blame for devastating pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians can become injured without a vehicle being involved, such as when they trip and fall on debris on the sidewalk left behind by a construction company.
Claimants in pedestrian accident cases are generally entitled to recover a range of compensable awards. These include payment for past, current, and future medical bills and lost wages. Pain and suffering and/or mental anguish awards are not uncommon in pedestrian accident cases. Awards are even greater if the accident resulted in a permanent disability or disfigurement/scarring.
When a pedestrian dies from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident, the decedent’s surviving family may be able to recover damages for the loss of their loved one. Wrongful death claims generally include payment for the lost income that the loved one would have contributed if not for their untimely demise. Loss of love, companionship, counsel, and consortium are sometimes also compensable in wrongful death actions.
Our caring and compassionate Worcester pedestrian accident attorneys understand just how important it is to you and your family that you recover all of the expenses and damages due to you when filing a personal injury claim. The team at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., has built a solid reputation in Worcester for its aggressive representation of our valued clients. Reach out to us as soon as possible following your injury. Set up a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 617-917-3917.
