Louisville Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Drivers don’t always uphold their duty to ensure pedestrian safety, leading to accidents with devastating consequences. With very little protection, pedestrians often suffer severe injuries when struck by vehicles. Instead of dealing with insurance companies while you recover, let a Louisville personal injury attorney prioritize your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve.

At Grossman Green PLLC, our dedicated pedestrian accident lawyers are here to help you pursue the maximum compensation for your injuries. Don’t settle for less—schedule a free consultation with our team today to start your case.

Dedicated advocacy with compassionate client care

When you are injured because of someone else’s carelessness, you should not have to suffer the resulting financial burdens along with your physical injuries. Grossman Green PLLC fights against that unfairness by advocating for injury victims’ rights. We stand for justice.

We offer more than exceptional legal advocacy. Our team of Louisville personal injury lawyers value the attorney-client partnership, viewing our clients as people, not just case numbers. To cultivate that relationship, we will listen to your concerns, respect your input, communicate with you regularly, and offer the support you need to get through a particularly distressing time. We are here to help you get to the other side of your pain and move toward a peaceful, financially stable future.

Your legal rights as an injured pedestrian in Louisville

Representatives for the party who hurt you are interested in protecting themselves, not in honoring your rights as an injury victim. Grossman Green PLLC knows your rights and is here to help uphold them.

We are proud of our history of satisfied clients

As our client reviews show, we care about clients as much as we care about their cases.

Our Louisville pedestrian accident lawyers provide comprehensive legal support for all types of accidents

No matter what type of pedestrian accident you have experienced, you can trust a Louisville, KY, pedestrian accident attorney from Grossman Green PLLC to manage it efficiently.

• Backup accidents: These occur when a driver is backing out of a driveway or parking space and does not see you in time to avoid a collision. Backup cameras have helped reduce these kinds of accidents, but older cars do not have them, and distracted drivers do not always heed them
• Turning-vehicle accidents: When making a turn, most drivers concentrate on the locations of other vehicles, not pedestrians. For example, a driver making a right turn looks to the left to avoid turning into oncoming traffic. Drivers do not always remember to look to their right to make sure no pedestrians are crossing in front of them from that direction
• Multiple-threat accidents: On multi-lane roads, pedestrians risk multiple-threat accidents. A driver in one lane may stop, recognizing a pedestrian’s right-of-way, but those in other lanes may not. Sometimes, the first vehicle may block the other driver’s view of the pedestrian, or other drivers may be distracted or speeding
• Crosswalk accidents: Crosswalks exist to get pedestrians across intersections safely. But if a “walk” sign switches to “don’t walk” while the pedestrian is still en route, unobservant drivers, or those traveling from a distance and only seeing their green light, can collide with the foot traveler
• Pickup and dropoff accidents: Recent studies show pedestrians face risks for accidents at rideshare “node” points (pickup and dropoff locations). Rideshare companies have complex insurance structures. These structures can make identifying the responsible insurance company murky, but your Louisville pedestrian accident lawyer has the experience and insight to manage that challenge.

The far-reaching impact of pedestrian accidents

Any type of pedestrian accident can leave victims in bad shape. Victims may sustain:

• Serious bone fractures
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
• Damage to nerves, muscles, tendons, or other soft tissue
• Back and neck injuries
• Internal injuries

Physical injuries often cause significant emotional suffering. Pain can cause depression, and new limitations can make victims fear for a future of chronic suffering and lack of independence. Relationships and roles within families or among friends can change if victims need care and cannot participate in social engagements or other activities as they did before the injury.

Financial consequences add to this emotional stress. When victims cannot work, they cannot support themselves or their households. Meanwhile, their bills continue to stack up.

At Grossman Green, we fight for the maximum compensation available for you

A Louisville, Kentucky, pedestrian accident attorney will calculate every dollar you deserve and send that demand to the at-fault party’s insurance company. They will likely answer with a lower offer, and your attorney will continue negotiating until you reach a satisfactory agreement. We will discuss your options if the other side does not offer true justice. You may continue the fight to be made whole in court, and we will be ready for battle.

Key legal factors in Kentucky pedestrian accident cases

Kentucky injury victims generally have a one-year legal deadline for filing an injury claim under Kentucky’s statute of limitations. By partnering with an attorney promptly after your incident, you allow your lawyer time to investigate the situation and then identify and file against the negligent party. This filing upholds your right to fight for compensation in court.

Kentucky’s comparative fault system governs personal injury claims. As an injured victim, you have the right to hold at-fault parties accountable for paying damages. Yet, if you hold a percentage of fault for the incident, that same percentage is deducted from your total calculated settlement or trial award. A Louisville pedestrian accident lawyer will pursue evidence to prove the at-fault party’s negligence and support your innocence. Your attorney will also fight against inflated or dishonest accusations of blame directed at you.

Pedestrians can benefit from Kentucky laws and regulations since drivers carry a major responsibility on drivers to avoid collisions. The team at Grossman Green PLLC knows these laws and, armed with this knowledge, case evidence, and years of experience, will work to deliver justice.

We provide experienced, knowledgeable, and fearless representation

Grossman Green PLLC is ready to provide the representation you deserve, and that you need to see the most favorable outcome possible. Call (502) 657-7100  or contact us online to schedule your free case review. Our experienced, knowledgeable team is not intimidated by any opponent and fights fearlessly, whether through negotiations or at trial, for your best interests.

We answer common questions about pedestrian accidents in Louisville

How many pedestrians were hurt in Louisville recently?

Louisville is taking steps to make roads safer and achieve “Vision Zero.” Reports show that for 2023, there were 31 pedestrian fatalities, and a total of 118 pedestrians or cyclists were seriously injured or killed in road accidents. Pedestrian accidents represent 20% of the city’s total traffic accidents.

How does vehicle speed affect a pedestrian’s victim’s potential injuries?

According to Louisville’s Vision Zero report, injuries increase along with vehicle speed. Pedestrians experience serious injury or death:

• 13% of the time, when hit by a vehicle traveling at 20 miles per hour (mph)
• 40% of the time, when hit by a vehicle traveling at 30 mph
• 73% of the time, when hit by a vehicle traveling at 40 mph

What if my loved one is killed in a pedestrian accident?

A Louisville, Kentucky, pedestrian accident attorney from Grossman Green PLLC can help. You may be eligible to collect compensation through a wrongful death claim as per Kentucky statute 411.130.

How much compensation can I expect to collect?

There is no average settlement or trial award amount in pedestrian accident cases, as every case is unique. The circumstances of your accident–how it happened, the severity of your injuries, the consequences of your injuries, incurred costs, your pain and suffering, and your possible degree of fault–all affect your compensation. Trust Grossman Green to evaluate your losses carefully and demand the highest amount possible.

Resources for injured pedestrians in Louisville

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government

• Support for Pedestrian Safety

Louisville Police Department

• Report your accident through the Department’s website
• Report your car accident through the  Online Civilian Traffic Collision Report.