Wichita Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
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As pedestrians, we are particularly vulnerable to accidents involving all sorts of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, etc. Although many pedestrians do follow right-of-way laws and traffic signals, accidents can still happen.
If you or your loved one was injured while crossing a street or walking on a sidewalk, our Wichita pedestrian accident attorneys at Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC can help represent you. We are ready to hold negligent drivers accountable on your behalf. Learn more about filing for compensation and what you stand to gain by taking this course of action.
We can answer all your questions in a free case review.
We have extensive experience representing pedestrians who have been injured in:
- Hit and run accidents
- Crosswalks and intersections
- Accidents caused by speeding
- Accidents caused by drunk drivers
- Accidents caused by distracted drivers
Determining Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians and drivers alike are expected to follow traffic signs and laws. But drivers have an extra duty of care to drive carefully and to look out for pedestrians. In many pedestrian accidents, the driver is often at fault, and the cause is almost always negligence.
If your driver was distracted or failed to exercise caution while driving, then he or she may be held liable. We can investigate the accident to see whether negligence contributed to your injuries or whether a malfunctioning auto part was responsible. Regardless of the causes, we will fight to make sure that you are adequately compensated for your injuries.
Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault in a Car Pedestrian Accident?
Just because pedestrians have the right of way while crossing the street, doesn’t mean that they are never found responsible from a legal standpoint if an accident occurs. Some of the most common situations where a pedestrian can be found at fault are:
- A pedestrian was crossing against the traffic signal
- A pedestrian was crossing the road outside a crosswalk
- A pedestrian was walking where pedestrian access is clearly not allowed
Pedestrian accident liability can be a complex topic with many factors needing to be considered. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact The Pittman Firm, P.A today to learn how we can help you.
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Our Results
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$34,000,000 Personal Injury
Mason v. Texaco, 948 F.2d 1546 (10th Cir. 1991). Otis Mason died of leukemia caused by exposure to benzene, an industrial solvent and gasoline component, for which the jury awarded $34 million.
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$23,600,000 Personal Injury
Darcy Aves was severely injured during birth, resulting in severe mental and physical retardation, blindness and seizures from Cerebral Palsy. Darcy’s twin sister, Danna, was born healthy. The jury awarded $23.6 million, the largest jury verdict in Kansas and one of the largest personal injury verdicts in the nation.
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$15,000,000 Personal Injury
Graham v. Wyeth Labs, 666 F.Supp. 1483 (D. Kan. 1987). Michelle Graham had a severe neurological reaction to Wyeth Labs’ DPT vaccine and suffered severe brain damage. The jury awarded $15 million. Wyeth thereafter purified the vaccine.
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$11,200,000 Personal Injury
O’Gilvie v. International Playtex, 821 F.2d 1438 (10th Cir. 1987). O’Gilvie died from Toxic Shock Syndrome after using Playtex super-absorbent tampons. The jury’s $11.2 million verdict led to the removal from the market of Playtex’s super-absorbent tampons and addition of warnings to packaging.