Pedestrian Accidents Lawyers
People struck in crosswalks, parking lots and neighborhoods.
Pedestrian Accidents claims in Pennsylvania
A person on foot has no protection at all. Even a low-speed impact can break bones, and a crash at normal city speeds is frequently life-changing.
These claims often turn on visibility, crosswalk markings, signal timing and lighting — details that are best documented quickly.
Free case review — tell us what happened and we'll take it from there.Why families bring these cases to Munley Law
Munley Law has represented injured people and their families from its Scranton base since 1959. The attorneys listed below handle this type of case, and the results shown are published matters the firm has reported.
$4.4 Million
Settlement
Settlement reached for car accident case.
$4.3 Million
Award
Jury award for a motorcycle accident victim.
$2.8 Million
Settlement
Settlement for a pedestrian accident case.
$1.9 Million
Verdict
Verdict for family injured by 16-year-old driver.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Common causes
Failure to yield in a crosswalk
Drivers turning on a green light frequently do not look for people already crossing.
Distracted or impaired driving
A driver looking away for two seconds covers a considerable distance.
Backing collisions
Parking lots, driveways and loading areas, often involving children or older adults.
Poor lighting or missing sidewalks
Roadway design and maintenance can contribute alongside driver conduct.
Injuries frequently seen in these cases
- Traumatic brain injury from the fall as well as the impact
- Pelvic and lower-leg fractures
- Spinal injury and paralysis
- Internal injuries
- Fatal injuries giving rise to a wrongful death claim
Who may be responsible
Responsibility depends entirely on the facts, and no one can determine it from a web page. These are the parties whose conduct is typically examined.
The driver
Failure to yield, speed, distraction or impairment.
An employer
Delivery and commercial drivers acting in the course of their work.
A property owner or municipality
Lighting, signal timing, crosswalk markings or sidewalk conditions.
Damages that may be recoverable
What a claim may include depends on the injuries, the available insurance and the evidence. Nothing here is a prediction of value.
- Medical treatment already received, from the emergency room through rehabilitation
- Future medical care and therapy a physician expects will be needed
- Wages lost while unable to work, and reduced earning capacity in longer-term cases
- Property damage, out-of-pocket costs and travel to treatment
- Pain, suffering and loss of life's pleasures where the law allows it
Steps that protect a claim
- Get medical attention, even if the injuries seem minor at first
- Report what happened and ask how to obtain a copy of the official report
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles or the hazard, and your visible injuries
- Collect names and phone numbers for anyone who saw what happened
- Keep every bill, record and piece of correspondence in one place
- Be careful giving a recorded statement before you understand your own injuries
Frequently asked questions
I was crossing outside a crosswalk. Do I still have a claim?
Possibly. Crossing outside a crosswalk may be treated as comparative fault, which reduces rather than automatically eliminates a recovery.
Who pays the medical bills?
Medical benefits under an available auto policy often apply to a pedestrian, along with health insurance. Which policy applies depends on your household coverage and the driver's coverage.
The driver left the scene. What now?
Report it to police immediately. Uninsured motorist coverage may apply to a hit-and-run, and nearby cameras are often the key evidence — they are usually overwritten within days.
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This page is general information about this type of case. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Last reviewed 2026-09-01.
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