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Columbus Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a car versus pedestrian crash, you need skilled legal representation on your side. At Bressman Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys in Columbus understand that pedestrians often suffer severe injuries requiring months—if not years—of ongoing care, creating major financial stress for families. With over 30 years of experience handling pedestrian accident cases throughout Ohio, we fight to hold negligent motorists accountable and help you get the compensation you deserve as soon as possible.
Why Choose Bressman Law as Your Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Columbus
- Over 30 years of experience handling pedestrian versus vehicle collision cases in Ohio
- In-depth understanding of pedestrian right-of-way laws and crosswalk regulations
- Experience with catastrophic injury cases, including spinal cord injuries, TBIs, and amputations
- Skilled at countering insurance company tactics that unfairly blame pedestrians
- Access to accident reconstruction experts who can recreate how the collision occurred
- Proven track record securing maximum compensation for life-altering pedestrian injuries
- The personal attention of a family firm combined with aggressive advocacy
Our Fee Structure
At Bressman Law, you won’t pay a dime in legal fees unless we recover compensation for your pedestrian accident injuries. Our contingency-fee arrangement means we cover all case expenses upfront, and our payment comes only from your settlement or court award—never from your pocket.
You pay nothing unless we win for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accidents
If you were hit by a vehicle while lawfully using a crosswalk, sidewalk, parking lot, or roadway, you likely have a valid case. Most pedestrian accidents result from driver negligence—distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield, impaired driving, or not checking blind spots. Our experienced team will investigate the circumstances of your accident to determine liability and build a strong case for compensation, even if the driver or insurance company tries to blame you for the crash.
To get compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related damages, your pedestrian accident lawyer in Columbus must demonstrate that the driver acted negligently. This requires proving:
- The driver needed to follow certain laws to prevent an accident
- The driver failed to follow these laws, causing the crash
- You suffered injuries in the collision
The official police report often plays a crucial role. This report describes what happened based on evidence, cites anyone who broke traffic laws, and outlines the police’s opinion of who was at fault. In most cases, the police report supports the pedestrian’s case. If it doesn’t, we can argue against it based on eyewitness accounts and other evidence, including testimony from accident reconstruction experts.
The at-fault driver’s insurance company will often try to reduce what they pay by claiming you also acted negligently. Even if they can prove this, Ohio’s contributory negligence law allows you to collect compensation as long as you are 50 percent or less at fault.
However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were found 30 percent at fault, you would collect 70 percent of your damages, or $70,000 out of $100,000 total. We will provide as much evidence as possible to minimize any contribution assigned to you.
Yes. Other parties may have contributed to your accident. For instance, a poorly designed crosswalk, inadequate lighting, or poorly maintained parking lots can make it hard for drivers to see pedestrians. If this occurred in your case, we can help identify those responsible for overseeing the area—such as property owners, municipalities, or contractors—and hold them liable for their role in your accident.
Because of the nature of car versus pedestrian collisions, pedestrians often suffer severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and concussions, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, broken bones and fractures, internal organ damage, road rash soft tissue injuries, and psychological trauma. The treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy associated with these injuries can easily cause major financial stress for your family, which is why holding the at-fault motorist accountable is so important.
Your pedestrian accident attorney in Columbus can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, ongoing care costs, future lost income if you cannot return to work, pain and suffering, reduced quality of life, and permanent disability or disfigurement. In cases where a pedestrian passes away due to their injuries, surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover funeral expenses, loss of income, and loss of companionship.
Even if the driver fled the scene, you still have legal options. We can help you explore compensation through your own insurance policy’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. We can also work with law enforcement to identify the driver and hold them accountable. Hit-and-run cases require quick action to preserve evidence, so contact us as soon as possible.
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio is generally two years from the date of the accident. For wrongful death claims, you typically have two years from the date of death. This may seem like enough time, but evidence disappears fast—surveillance footage gets deleted, witnesses move away, and memories fade. Contact us as soon as possible to preserve evidence and ensure all deadlines are met.
Pedestrian accident claims are often difficult to navigate, especially when you’re fighting to overcome serious injuries. Even if you’re not certain the driver was completely at fault, or the driver left the scene, an experienced Columbus pedestrian accident attorney can help you explore your legal options for getting the money you need to pay your bills.
If your loved one suffered devastating injuries or passed away because of the crash, it’s especially important that you contact us as soon as possible. This type of catastrophic life change can impact every member of your family and leave you in a dire financial situation. We will fight to ensure you receive every dollar possible from your claim.
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