Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Boston, MA

Advocating for Injured Pedestrians in the Greater Boston, the North Shore and the South Shore

Pedestrians should be safe as they walk through their neighborhoods, commute to and from work, or travel anywhere on foot. Unfortunately, this is not always the reality, especially in the Greater Boston Area. Every year, pedestrians are injured or even killed by negligent drivers. For unsuspecting individuals and their families, these accidents can change everything in an instant, leaving financial challenges, physical pain, and other devastation in their wake. 

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, know that you have an ally in Avalon Law Offices, P.C.. For over two decades, our team has fought hard for our clients and recovered nearly $100 million in compensation. With our track record, you can have total confidence in turning to us for advocacy in your case. 

To speak with our pedestrian accident attorneys in Boston, call (617) 765-9454 today. Free in-person and virtual consultations are available. Plus, our firm offers multilingual services in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, French, Portuguese, and others.

What Is a Pedestrian Accident?

A pedestrian accident involves a person on foot being hit by a vehicle or bicycle. Whether at low or high speeds, these mishaps can result in serious injuries, from fractures to brain damage and spinal cord harm. 

Common examples of pedestrian accidents include:

• Collisions at crosswalks when a driver fails to yield to a pedestrian
• Intersection crashes caused by speeding, distracted driving, ignoring red lights, or failing to see pedestrians while turning
• Parking lot or driveway incidents involving motorists who do not check for people walking behind or between vehicles
• Sidewalk or shoulder accidents, where a vehicle veers into pedestrian space
• School zone or neighborhood accidents, which often involve children hit by inattentive or speeding drivers
• Hit-and-run accidents, where a driver flees the scene of an accident and leaves an injured person without help

Legal Actions Available to Pedestrian Accident Victims

Massachusetts law allows injured pedestrians to seek compensation when someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct causes them harm. 

Pedestrian accident victims may pursue:

• Personal injury claims against at-fault drivers for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
• Claims against other responsible parties, such as commercial vehicle operators, delivery companies, rideshare drivers, or, in limited cases, municipalities 
• Uninsured or underinsured motorist claims, if the at-fault driver has insufficient insurance coverage or cannot be identified
• Wrongful death claims, brought by the personal representative of the estate when a pedestrian accident results in the tragic loss of life