Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Philadelphia

Serving Bucks County, Northeast Philadelphia, and Montgomery County

Pedestrians observing the law have every right to expect their safety on public streets. Yet even those obeying traffic laws are sometimes injured by motor vehicles. While the walkability of Philadelphia, PA makes it an attractive location for many, the reality is that the majority of fatal pedestrian accidents occur in urban areas, in large part due to the sheer volume of pedestrians.

Everyone is taught from a young age to look both ways for oncoming cars and to be aware of our surroundings at all times while walking on a public street. But while we all know the risks, nobody expects to be hit by an oncoming car as they are crossing the street. When it happens, the results are often disastrous.

The human body is unprepared to deal with the kind of physical trauma resulting from thousands of pounds of metal hitting it, possibly at tremendous speed. As a result, pedestrians struck by a vehicle often sustain very serious injuries, which in turn leads to:

• Considerable physical pain,
• Enormous amounts of medical bills,
• Loss of wages/ability to work,
• Permanently reduced quality of life.

In a worst-case scenario, Personal Injuries resulting from a Pedestrian Accident are fatal. When such a tragedy occurs, the loved ones of the victim are left devastated.

The more serious the injuries, the more serious the need for the victim, or their loved ones, to receive financial compensation to attempt to recover from this tragedy and move forward with their lives as much as possible. It is also important to hold the at-fault driver responsible for his/her negligent or reckless behavior. To achieve this, you will need the assistance of a skilled and dedicated Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Attorney.

There are a number of principles that govern the right of way law in Pennsylvania. Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians at:

• Crosswalks (marked or unmarked),
• Intersections,
• Driveways, Alleys,
• And private roads.

Drivers may not block crosswalks under any circumstances. Furthermore, when exiting a driveway, all drivers are required to come to a complete stop before driving over the sidewalk area.  

Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

At Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC, we have over 75 years of combined legal experience, and a proven track record of results in Pedestrian Accident cases. We are prepared to put in the work to get you the best possible outcome in a Pedestrian Accident case. If you or a loved one have been injured in a Pedestrian Accident in Philadelphia, PA, time is of the essence.

Call Velter Yurovsky Zoftis Sokolson, LLC at 215-969-3004 today to set up a free consultation with one of our Philadelphia Pedestrian Accident Lawyers. You may also Email Us, and can expect a prompt response to any inquiries you may have. Let us work with you to get you the results you deserve.