Terrebonne Parish Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Terrebonne Parish Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Collisions between pedestrians and motor vehicles can lead to life-altering and deadly injuries, which can emotionally and financially impact an individual and their family. If you have been injured because of a negligent driver, you could recover your financial losses through a claim. A Terrebonne Parish pedestrian accident lawyer can help you understand your options for compensation and gather the evidence and information you need for a strong claim.

Hammond Law Firm, LLC: Supporting Injured Pedestrians in the Fight for Justice

The team at Hammond Law Firm, LLC has spent years helping those injured by negligent drivers and other parties. When you have been hurt because a driver failed to take proper care, you deserve justice. A claim can recover your financial losses, giving you much-needed stability during this stressful time in your life.

Our team has over 40 collective years of experience, and we use our knowledge and resources to secure the most beneficial claim outcome possible. Our goal is to obtain the compensation you need to recover and rebuild your way of life.

What Are Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents?

When pedestrians are struck by motor vehicles, they can suffer significant injuries. The more severe these injuries are, the more they affect the victim. A worse injury likely requires more expensive medical care and long-term rehabilitative care.

In addition, it prevents the individual from working for a longer period of time or from ever working again, causing them to lose significant income. Serious injuries also have greater emotional and psychological strain and physical pain. All of these financial and personal costs add up. Some of the most common injuries after pedestrian accidents include:

• Cuts and lacerations
• Contusions
• Other soft tissue injuries
• Fractured bones
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Spinal cord injuries
• Amputations
• Wrongful death

Pedestrian accidents can have severe consequences. In Terrebonne Parish in 2024, 23 pedestrians suffered suspected injuries, and there were six pedestrian fatalities out of 24 in motor vehicle accidents. In 2023, 13 pedestrians were suspected injured, and there were five pedestrian fatalities out of 15 vehicle-related fatalities. Pedestrians make up a significant percentage of traffic fatalities.
When a pedestrian is injured or killed because of someone else’s carelessness, that party can be held accountable. When the individual or entity is found liable for the accident, they are responsible for covering the costs.

How Do You Determine Liability in a Pedestrian Accident?

Most accidents between pedestrians and vehicles occur due to negligence. This means someone failed to uphold the duty of care they owed to the injured party. If the driver in your pedestrian accident is to blame, you must prove the following to hold them legally liable:

1. Duty of care: The driver owed you a duty of care to use reasonable caution for your safety.
2. Breach of duty: The driver breached this duty of care by behaving recklessly or negligently.
3. Direct cause: Their breach of duty was the cause of the accident, and you would not have been injured if they had not breached their duty of care.
4. Damages: You suffered damages as a result of the accident.

Work With an Exceptional Legal Team Today

At Hammond Law Firm, LLC, we have experience with many types of pedestrian accidents, including those on crosswalks, sidewalks, and intersections, as well as those that are hit-and-run incidents. Let us help you navigate your claim and allow you to rest. Contact our firm today.