Little Rock Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Whether you walk to save money on gas, for your health, or out of necessity, you deserve to be safe when traveling by foot in Little Rock or anywhere else in Pulaski County.

Pedestrian Accidents: Seeking Justice for Injured Walkers

Unfortunately, we see injured pedestrians with alarming frequency at our law firm. If you suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence, a Little Rock pedestrian accident lawyer from McMath Woods is prepared to help you handle your insurance claim. We want you to recover compensation that fully covers costly medical bills, lost wages, physical pain and suffering, and other damages. Don’t let the at-fault driver’s insurance company trick you into thinking they’re your friend. Their goal is to limit liability, lower your payout, and boost their profits—our goal is to get you paid.

Arkansas Pedestrian Accident Statistics

With a population of almost 203,000 people and hundreds of thousands of motorists using main thoroughfares like the I-30 Little Rock Bridge and Asher Avenue daily, being a pedestrian in Arkansas isn’t easy. Our state has no shortage of negligent drivers who ignore the right of way, roll through stop signs and red lights, and act in ways that disregard the safety of pedestrians and other drivers alike. The reality of traveling by foot in Little Rock is sobering:

Arkansas had the 7th highest rate of pedestrian deaths in 2020.
81 people suffered fatal injuries while walking that same year.
The intersection of University Avenue and Colonel Glenn Road has the highest rate of pedestrian accidents in all of Central Arkansas—not just Little Rock.
Arkansas invested $185 million in bicycle and pedestrian safety over a 20-year period with virtually no improvement in the rate of fatal and significant injuries.
With 29 deaths, Pulaski County had the highest share of pedestrian fatalities.

If you were injured by a motor vehicle, you deserve to have the representation of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer. To learn more about your right to seek compensation, please contact the law firm of McMath Woods for a completely free case evaluation.

Which Pedestrians Are Most at Risk?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other organizations report that the following pedestrians face the highest risk of being involved in traffic crashes:

Adults over the age of 65
Children under the age of 15
Males
Members of lower socioeconomic groups

While many pedestrian accidents involve individuals from these groups, we want to stress that anyone of any age or background can be hit by a driver while walking on a sidewalk or crosswalk.

We’ve Been Winning Compensation for 70 Years

Founded in 1953, the Little Rock pedestrian accident attorneys have fought for the rights of injured pedestrians and other accident victims for over seven decades. We know what it takes to hold negligent drivers responsible for their actions, and we don’t let big auto insurers push around or bully our clients.

If a negligent driver ignored traffic signals or didn’t double-check that a pedestrian crossing was empty before turning, we want to hear from you. A free consultation to discuss your accident injuries is just a call or click away.

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How To Lower Your Risk of Injury While Walking

You cannot control the actions of a negligent driver. What you can do, however, is take as many safety precautions as possible when walking in Little Rock. To lower your risk of being injured when traveling by foot near motor vehicles, we recommend that you:

Always use a pedestrian crossing or marked crosswalk when available. When not available, cross at street corners.
Always use sidewalks when available. When not available, walk facing traffic as close as possible to the shoulder or edge of the road.
Don’t wear earbuds, headphones, or anything that blocks your ability to hear approaching drivers.
Carry a flashlight or use the flashlight function on your phone when walking at night or during periods of low visibility.

Our Little Rock attorneys know that when a pedestrian accident occurs, it is often the result of a driver’s negligent or reckless behavior. When working with accident victims, one of our top priorities is ensuring that the at-fault driver is held liable for their actions. We fight to ensure our clients are fully compensated for all their damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

We’re ready to speak with you about what fair compensation might be in your claim. Call our office or fill in our online form to schedule your free consultation.

What Makes Pedestrian Accidents So Serious?

Multiple safety features protect vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. A driver or passenger has a seat belt, airbags, and vehicle frame to shield them from much of the impact of the collision. A pedestrian has virtually nothing to protect their body in an accident with a motor vehicle.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Pedestrian accident injuries tend to be severe, especially in collisions involving SUVs, light pickup trucks, and minivans. As your legal representation, we have the background, knowledge, and experience needed to help you recover compensation for severe injuries like:

Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Neck injuries
Chest injuries
Back injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Lacerations
Burns
Bruises

Our lawyers work closely with our clients to compile evidence of physical injuries, necessary medical care, and the cost of past, current, and future treatment.

Financial Losses

Your medical bills are piling up. You’re too hurt to work and don’t know when you’ll get another paycheck. The financial losses associated with pedestrian accidents can be steep—but they aren’t costs you should handle on your own.

At McMath Woods, we believe the at-fault driver and their insurance company should pay a full and fair settlement to cover all your damages. When we discuss your legal options for recovering compensation, we’ll differentiate between the different types of damages to which an injured pedestrian may be entitled.

What Damages Should be Paid?

In most accident cases, the victim is entitled to compensation for economic and non-economic damages. These refer to your financial and non-financial losses, such as missed paychecks and mental anguish. In a small number of cases, a victim might also be entitled to punitive damages.

Mental Anguish

Life after a pedestrian accident often looks very different from before. The mental anguish and trauma of being harmed in a collision can make life feel unbearable, especially if you have no other mode of transportation. While cognitive behavioral therapy and some medications can help treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, you also deserve to be fairly compensated for the harm you’ve suffered. If a pedestrian accident has altered your mental state or made living your day-to-day life difficult, please do not hesitate to contact McMath Woods for legal guidance. You may be entitled to compensation for damages related to your ongoing mental and emotional anguish.

Meet With Our Little Rock Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

The Little Rock pedestrian accident lawyers of McMath Woods are dedicated to standing up for the citizens of The Natural State. We work to gather evidence, record eyewitness testimony, and craft the strongest possible claims for our clients.

If you or a loved one was harmed in a pedestrian accident, we want to hear from you. Contact our law firm today. In an obligation-free consultation, we can discuss your legal options and determine what path will be best to help you recover physically, financially, and emotionally.

The McMath Woods Difference

With a legacy of service of over 70 years, our firm is widely recognized as among the premier personal injury law firms in Little Rock and the state. Our trial lawyers have achieved many high-value settlements and jury awards. Our approach differs from many law firms in the area, as we take on a limited number of cases. We are not an “injury mill” or big law firm where you may feel like you are “just another number” and may rarely, if ever, meet with an attorney. We serve our clients personally, often with several of our legal team involved in a case.