Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian accidents have dramatically risen in recent years and often leave victims with serious, debilitating injuries. If you’ve been hit by a negligent driver while walking, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of your injuries alone—a skilled and experienced pedestrian accident to fight for the compensation and justice you deserve.
Rob Levine has earned the title of the Heavy Hitter® of personal injury law in New England and across the country. Under his leadership, Rob Levine Law has built more than 25 years of experience representing injured victims in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
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April 24, 2025
Table of Contents
- How Can Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Help?
- Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
- Types of Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
- Steps To Take Immediately After a Pedestrian Accident
- How Long Do I Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim?
- What Compensation Is Available for Pedestrian Accident Victims?
- Why Hire a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at Rob Levine Law?
- Hear From Our Satisfied Clients
- Let Rob Levine Win for You—Contact Us Today
- Pedestrian Accident FAQs
How Can Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Help?
For more than a quarter century, our personal injury attorneys have helped over 50,000 injured and disabled individuals, recovering more than $2 billion in compensation and benefits. During that time, we have established a proven track record of success in pedestrian accident cases.
We understand the nuances of traffic rules that apply to pedestrian accidents. In addition, we have the resources and experience to challenge insurance companies and fight for the compensation you need to heal.
Our noteworthy pedestrian accident case results include multiple six-figure settlements and verdicts, including the following:
- $500,000 in a pedestrian death case: Our clients’ loved one was crossing Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence when a car struck and killed him. Attorney Derrin Almada represented his family and collected the full policy limit.
- $250,000 for a student with severe injuries: The client was skateboarding on America’s Cup Avenue in Newport when a vehicle hit him hard enough for his head to dent the hood. The client suffered multiple abrasions and a concussion that required hospitalization. Attorney Scott Tierney secured damages that supported the client’s recovery, allowing him to catch up at school and graduate on time.
- $125,000 for a parking lot collision: A car hit our client and pushed them into a parked car, breaking the windshield and fracturing our client’s wrist. Attorney Yile Xu recovered compensation for the client’s damages.
Pedestrian accidents can cause severe injuries with lifelong consequences. Our RI, MA, CT, and NH pedestrian accident lawyers are here to help you get compensation.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents typically result from the negligence of drivers or others. Contributing causes include the following:
- Distracted driving: Drivers can easily veer off course or fail to see a pedestrian when eating, using a smartphone, or doing something else that distracts their attention from driving.
- Speeding: Higher speeds reduce the time a driver has to avoid a pedestrian and increase the risk of losing control.
- Failing to stop at stop signs and crosswalks: Drivers are legally required to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and at stop signs. Failure to do so results in countless pedestrian accidents.
- Running red lights: A pedestrian has the right of way to cross the road if oncoming cars have a red light.
- Failure to yield: Pedestrians expect drivers to follow yield signs. Not doing so can put a car and a pedestrian on track for a collision.
- Impaired driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in every state. Alcohol impairs reasoning, decision-making, and muscle coordination, making crashes much more likely.
- Poor road conditions: Potholes and other hazards can make a driver lose control of their car.
- Inadequate pedestrian infrastructure: Insufficient crosswalks and pedestrian signals encourage people to jaywalk, putting them in harm’s way.
- Driver fatigue: Drowsiness reduces a driver’s awareness, attention, and reaction times, making them potentially as dangerous as an intoxicated person.
- Aggressive driving: Aggressive drivers may disregard pedestrian safety measures, causing collisions.
- Weather conditions: Poor weather can make roads slick and interfere with visibility.
Types of Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
Because they have no protection from an impact, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to serious injuries, such as the following:
- Broken bones: Simple or compound fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs: Damage to the brain due to impact by an outside force
- Spinal cord injuries: Damage to the nerve fibers that coordinate movement, sensation, and reflexes
- Internal injuries: Wounds inside the body, typically to the organs or blood vessels that supply them
- Road rash and skin abrasions: Painful friction wounds from the body scraping along the ground, potentially causing infection or scarring
- Fractured or dislocated joints: Cracking or separation of the bones that make up a knee, elbow, or other joint
- Soft tissue injuries: Damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that facilitate movement
- Neck and back injuries: Wounds that can cause mobility issues, degenerative bone conditions, and chronic pain
- Psychological injuries: Accident-induced mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder
Steps To Take Immediately After a Pedestrian Accident
What you do after an accident matters. Take the following steps immediately after a pedestrian accident to ensure your health and preserve your right to compensation:
- Seek medical attention immediately: Timely treatment may reduce your risk of long-term damage, and health care records are essential evidence in injury claims. Even if you don’t think you’ve been injured, have a medical professional evaluate you. Many injuries are not immediately apparent after an accident.
- Report the accident to the authorities: Call the police and describe the accident to the arriving officer. Request a copy of the report for your claim. The police report can provide valuable evidence to support your claim.
- Document the scene if possible: Evidence can disappear as conditions change and memories fade. Take photos from multiple angles and get contact information from witnesses.
- Contact a pedestrian accident attorney: An attorney can explain your rights and help you hold responsible parties accountable.
How Long Do I Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim?
In Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years. There are some exceptions. For instance, New Hampshire’s law recognizes the “discovery rule,” meaning that if your injury could not reasonably have been discovered until later, the three-year period starts on the date of discovery.
Connecticut’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the accident date to file suit. If the victim discovered the injury later, the deadline is two years from discovery but no more than three years from the accident date.
You will likely lose your right to sue if you miss the deadline. Consult an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you file your claim on time.
What Compensation Is Available for Pedestrian Accident Victims?
Victims of pedestrian accidents have the right to seek compensation for their losses. In a personal lawsuit, you can seek recovery of the following compensatory damages:
- Economic damages cover financial losses like medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and expenses for accident-related disabilities. You can also claim future costs of related injuries and lost earning capacity.
- Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses. The value of these losses usually depends on the economic damages you claim.
The total value of your claim depends on the circumstances of your case, including the nature and severity of your injuries and the costs associated with the accident.
Why Hire a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at Rob Levine Law?
To seek maximum compensation for your injuries, you need an experienced attorney who understands the legal system and your rights as a victim. Our pedestrian accident lawyers understand local traffic and injury laws across southern New England and New Hampshire, and we use that knowledge to fight for you. Just ask our clients.
Our attorneys can help you file a personal injury claim, handling all legal paperwork and official communications. As skilled negotiators and aggressive litigators, we will fight for your rights every step of the way.
Hear From Our Satisfied Clients
I highly recommend him for any of your personal injuries.
I want to thank Rob Levine and staff for going above and beyond on behalf of my family and me. They fought very hard so that I could receive the justice amount from the non-at-fault car accident I was involved in. Thank you. God Bless.
Boblin M.
A very professional and kind firm.
They had quick and easy customer service versus the regular run of the mill automated system that would keep you going back and forth between options. They were great at explaining everything in detail and left me with no doubts or questions. I highly recommend this places for your service needs.
Jonathan F.
Thank you all so much for supporting my family.
My family and I have reached out to Rob Levine Law about a recent accident. Everything has been amazing and they are extremely welcoming from the beginning.
Christopher Bell
These people really care about you and your issues.
The team showed empathy, compassion, and professionalism throughout the process. While my case was successful, I believe that even had it not, my feelings would stay the same. Hire this team to represent you. That’s all there is to it.
Emmitt DeLong II
Let Rob Levine Win for You—Contact Us Today
Rob Levine Law is here to fight for your rights and bring you peace of mind when it matters most. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, let us pursue the justice you deserve. With our Free Fee Guarantee®, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Call (800) 742-3920 or contact us online for your free consultation. We’re available 24/7 to talk to you.
Pedestrian Accident FAQs
Is a driver at fault if a pedestrian is hit while jaywalking?
What if the driver who hit me doesn't have insurance?
How much does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
Under our Free Fee Guarantee®, our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. Therefore, you don’t pay us unless you win, in which case you pay an agreed-upon percentage of your settlement or award.
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Notable Case Results
$300,000
Client was driving on Douglas Avenue in North Providence. Defendant failed to stop and t bone our client. Our client was rushed to Fatima Hospital. Suffering from shoulder pain which needed surgery. The defendants insurance company tried to say the injuries were pre-existing but our firm was able to get medical opinions that proved the injury was from the accident. Allowing us to settle the file.
$125,000
Client was getting off of 95 near Roger Williams Zoo when the defendant tried switching lanes hitting the rear and side of our clients car. Client had several pre exisiting health issues and the insurance companied denied her injuries. Our attorney was able to relate the injuries were caused by the accident by getting older medical records.
When I searched online for an attorney to handle my claim with the military I was lucky to find Rob Levine.
They have proven to be very knowledgeable in personal injury law and are willing to fight for you, as they did so very effectively. I am so glad they picked up the phone when I called and took my case. I really did appreciate their honesty and dedication to my case and the success we had.
James Hudson
Big shout out to Rob Levine & his Law firm family thx for everything you've done for me & my family.
Best firm for law services…. customer service is off the charts & they stay in touch with you though the whole process.
Cidalia D.
Thank you Rob, you and your team rock!
I have been a client of Rob Levines’ for 2 cases. Both cases, Rob’s talented, hard working, teams helped me win 🏆. I’m so happy and proud of all the people who helped me. I got really hurt, and they were there to listen, and support me. Thank you so much y’all.
Moe Adams
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