According to 2007 statistics from the federal Department of Transportation, more than 4,600 U.S. pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2007, an average of about once every two hours. In fact, the same report shows that Washington, D.C. has the highest per capita rate of pedestrian fatalities in the nation. Pedestrian accident attorneys Mesirow & Stravitz represents pedestrian injury victims who were seriously hurt or lost a loved one to a careless driver.

Pedestrians don't have the advantage of seatbelts, airbags or other safety protections of a motor vehicle. That means pedestrian crash injuries are often catastrophic, changing victims' lives and the lives of those around them. Common pedestrian accident injuries include brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures and amputations. These are not only devastating but also extremely expensive to treat, sometimes requiring lifetime medical care. If they are caused by a driver who simply didn't bother to look or committed a traffic crime, you have the right to claim compensation for the injuries he or she caused. Our law firm can help you get your medical bills and any debts taken care of; make up for any wages you lost because of the accident; and win compensation for your physical and emotional pain and suffering. If the insurance company makes your claim difficult, we will also negotiate aggressively with the claims adjuster or take your case to court to get the result you're entitled to.

After one of our pedestrian accident clients was struck in a Baltimore City crosswalk, leaving her with an inoperable shoulder fracture and permanent shoulder damage, Allstate Insurance Company refused to pay her more than $60,000. Eric Stravitz tried her case to a Baltimore City jury and obtained a verdict of $230,000. In another pedestrian injury case, after a day-long mediation, Mr. Stravitz got a six-figure settlement for a client who was struck in a D.C. crosswalk and whose case had been filed in Superior Court. Of course, past results are no guarantee of future performance, and each case must be evaluated on its particular merits.

Mesirow & Stravitz serves communities in and around metropolitan Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, including their surrounding Maryland and Virginia counties. If you or someone you love was hit as a pedestrian by a careless driver, we would like to help you learn more about your legal rights and your options. To arrange a free consultation, please contact us through our online form or call 866-463-0303 (toll-free) or 202-463-0303.