South Central Pennsylvania Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

Our firm has handled numerous pedestrian accident cases in his career.  Often what happens immediately after these collisions is crucial as insurance companies usually deny responsibility for their drivers' actions.  At the firm, we understand that sometimes things aren't always as they appear.  Even in low-speed incidents, it is important to determine the cause of the collision as a driver usually must yield to a pedestrian and owes them a duty of care.  When a pedestrian collision occurs, it is important to hire an investigator to interview police, emergency personal and eye-witnesses.  Usually, an accident reconstructionist and/or other scientific experts can reconstruct the collision to show the mechanics of the same and prove driver fault.  At the firm, we have made numerous successful recoveries for our clients--even after an insurance company has initially denied liability for the collision.

Because many trafficways frequently boarder where children gather and play, many pedestrian collisions involve children under the age of 18.  In some cases, the issue becomes determining if the child "darted-out" into the roadway or if an inattentive, careless driver was at fault.  An experienced lawyer in this complex area of law can often help a family recover medical expenses, lost wages and future wages for a severely injured child.  It is imperative that your pedestrian injury lawyer shows that the driver owed a higher duty of care while driving on roadways that wind in and around areas where children can be expected to dart-out, such as near schools and playgrounds.  The fact is that drivers must be on high alert when children are at play and must be held responsible for any damage they cause by injuring our most precious resource.

Because many pedestrian collision cases involve children, any insurance settlement made on behalf of the child must be handled by an experienced injury law attorney and must be approved by a Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas Judge.  Our firm has handled numerous cases involving settlements of children's injury claims and has appeared in court before Judges for formal approval hearings.  Local rules control the court-approval process and the firm has handled claims in most of the South Central Pennsylvania courts.  

In tragic cases where the collision causes death, it is equally important that you hire an experienced lawyer to handle every aspect of the pedestrian case.  Like children's claims, any settlement with the responsible driver's insurance company requires Court approval.  These complicated cases also involve estate and tax laws and must be handled by an experienced attorney.  Our firm has handled many death claims in South Central Pennsylvania courts in their career and is familiar with local practices and procedures to protect you and your family.

If you need to talk to an experienced, honest, approachable lawyer about a pedestrian injury or death claim, please call the firm for a free phone, office, home or hospital consultation today.

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Colgan & Associates, LLC is a close-knit firm of seasoned attorneys who will work with you no matter what your case entails. Their lawyers are skilled and experienced in handling accident law, criminal defense, family law and personal injury law throughout Pennsylvania. 

Contact a Pedestrian Accident Attorney at the firm today to discuss your legal issue in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, York, Cumberland County, Dauphin County and York County.