Pedestrian Injuries

Pedestrian Injury

 Some of the most physically vulnerable moments in our lives involve simply walking across the street.  As pedestrians, when we cross the street, there is nothing but trust between us and a several thousand pound moving vehicle.  When we have the right of way and walk in a crosswalk, we count on motorists to obey the rules of the road. Yet over 137,000 pedestrians are taken to a hospital emergency room each year after being hit or run down by a motor vehicle.

Why is that?  Sometimes, motorists violate established safety rules for their own personal convenience.  The calculus is simple: the motorist benefits, but the human cost of colliding with a pedestrian is borne by the pedestrian.  As a result, some motorists exceed speed limits in school zones, pass cars already stopped at crosswalks, back up illegally, and commit other violations that put people at unnecessary risk.

On the other hand, sometimes pedestrians take unnecessary risks.  While there is no traffic offense of “walking while under the influence,” a surprising third of pedestrians injured in collisions with motor vehicles had a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08, which would exceed the Oregon legal limit for a driver.  

In Oregon, an injured pedestrian, even if partially at fault, is legally entitled to make a claim for personal injury, so long as their fault is less than the driver’s fault.  Of course, many pedestrians did nothing wrong, but there still seems to be a bias against pedestrians and in favor of motorists.  An injured pedestrian often needs the help of an experienced legal advocate.

The attorneys at Corson & Johnson have been representing pedestrians in injury cases for decades.  If you think you have a case, please contact us.

Pedestrian Injury Cases

Child Killed

Pickup Truck and Dangerous Parking Lot combined to cause death.

SUV Illegally Backs Up

SUV backs into mother with young children: $1.3 million.

The attorneys at Corson & Johnson have helped countless individuals and families over the past three-plus decades.
Please click on the Read More Cases link highlighted below to see additional Pedestrian Injury case examples.
If you think you may have a case, please call, email, or text us; we would be happy to talk with you.

Client Testimonials

Jordan Harris

I couldn’t be happier with how professional and attentive Don, Aaron, and Stacy were while dealing with my case. They were always available to answer any questions I had and always kept me in the loop. They did a great job of making sure I understood every step of the process.

Faith Roberts Wellman

I was injured in a freak car pedestrian accident. The Corson and Johnson Law Firm helped me navigate the myriad intricacies of medical and auto insurance claims. I worked very closely with Brandon, Wendy, and Stacy throughout my recovery. They all made a very daunting process understandable and expedited the entire process. They were always there to offer help, assistance, and support. The entire team was very caring, supportive, and understanding. Brandon’s legal knowledge was exceptional and he went beyond the norm in researching and advocating for my case. I would highly recommend this firm, and Brandon in particular, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need personal injury protection.

Denise Steele
Eugene, OR

“Not very many people can say that they love their lawyer, but I can! I am very thankful I found Don, and that he took my case. Don is a remarkably cheerful, positive, warm person, whose optimism buoyed my spirits during tough times. I really felt Don was in my corner fighting for me; and that although he was kind to me personally, I discovered that he is a very smart and strong opponent legally. Don is a remarkable combination of integrity, strength and smart with a compassionate heart. I could not have been more fortunate to have found Don; he earned my trust, respect, and appreciation. I wholeheartedly recommend Don Corson and his staff to you as an advocate.”

Travis

“I was referred to Don after I was injured in an accident. Don explained his process and made me feel like I knew what to expect. I was treated like a friend by his entire team and would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a great injury attorney.”

Philip L.

“I was extremely pleased with the work they did for me with my personal injury suit. The results were better than expected. I was always kept “in the loop.” If you need a compassionate, hard working law firm to help you with your legal needs, look no further.”

Pedestrian Injury Resources

Crosswalk Laws: A Driver’s Guide

Crosswalk Laws: A Driver’s Guide

This segment of The Law and You features personal injury trial lawyer Don Corson bringing awareness on Oregon’s crosswalk laws and how they keep pedestrians safe from injury.

CDC Pedestrian Safety

CDC Pedestrian Safety

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States. That’s about one death every 88 minutes

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