San Jose Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Pedestrian accident injuries can be very serious. There is no comparison between the size of a person and the damage that may be caused by a large vehicle. Some of the injuries that may be sustained include fractured bones, head injury, brain injury, paralysis, and spinal cord damage. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident there are certain things you should do to protect yourself, including:
- If injured, seek medical attention immediately
- Gather contact information from all people who witnessed your California pedestrian accident, this includes phone numbers, addresses, and names
- Take photos of the location where the accident occurred
- Take photos of your physical injuries
- Contact a pedestrian accident attorney right away to discuss your case
- Do not discuss your case with anyone, except your doctor and lawyer
- Do not sign anything without discussing it with your lawyer first
The San Jose pedestrian accident lawyers at Van Der Walde & Associates recovered a $234,097 verdict against property owner for a broken knee sustained by an 82-year-old disabled Plaintiff when she was struck by a car in a shopping mall parking lot that lacked handicapped crosswalks. (Haney v. Sunnyvale Town Center).
If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Northern California, please contact a Pedestrian Accident Injury attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates at(877) 862-6288.
