Springfield Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Springfield, VA

If you were struck by a vehicle while walking in Springfield, you’re facing injuries that are almost certainly serious. Broken bones, internal bleeding, head injuries, and spinal cord damage are common. So are the financial consequences: emergency room bills, follow-up surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and paychecks you can’t collect while you’re recovering.

Our Springfield, VA pedestrian accident lawyer at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC has more than 43 years of experience fighting for people injured by the negligence of others. We secured a $1,000,000 settlement for a pedestrian who was struck by a rideshare driver. We know how these cases work, and we know what they’re worth. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we get you a result.

Why Choose Blaszkow Legal for Pedestrian Accident Cases in Springfield, VA?

Four Decades of Personal Injury Advocacy

Managing Attorney Joe Blaszkow founded this firm and has spent his career representing injured plaintiffs. Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., he is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, and he serves on the Alexandria Bar Association. His record includes being the first attorney in Virginia to win a punitive damage award against a drunk driver. He was named 2023 Volunteer Alexandria Businessman of the Year for his work with ALIVE Alexandria, a community food bank.

Associate attorneys at the firm, including Kevin Brosnan and Garner Nottingham, also handle pedestrian injury claims. Kevin is admitted in Virginia and Maryland and is a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

A personal injury attorney in Springfield, VA from our firm understands the roadways, the traffic patterns, and the particular dangers pedestrians face in this part of Fairfax County. Springfield’s commercial corridors along Franconia Road, Old Keene Mill Road, and the areas surrounding Springfield Town Center create environments where pedestrians and vehicles share space in ways that are often poorly designed for safety.

Proven Results in Pedestrian Cases

Blaszkow Legal recovered a $1,000,000 settlement for a pedestrian hit by a rideshare driver. Across all practice areas, the firm has helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation. We don’t settle cases for less than they’re worth simply because a trial would take more effort. When the insurance company won’t offer fair value, we are prepared to go to court.

No Fees Unless We Recover for You

Pedestrian accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis at Blaszkow Legal. We pay all upfront costs, including investigation expenses, medical record retrieval, and expert fees. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. This structure makes it possible for seriously injured people to get quality legal representation without worrying about how they’ll afford it while they’re out of work and facing mounting bills.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I am very pleased with the treatment and outcome in my mother’s case. Joseph Blaszkow met with my mother and I and explained the process and retainer. We understood all the next steps. Everything was fair and explained thoroughly.” – Victor Stratos

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Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Springfield

According to NHTSA data, 7,314 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States in 2023. Thousands more suffered serious injuries. A pedestrian struck at even 30 miles per hour faces a significant risk of death or permanent disability. We handle a wide range of pedestrian accident cases in Springfield, VA, including:

• Crosswalk accidents. Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks are negligent. We regularly handle claims where a pedestrian was struck while lawfully crossing the street.
• Intersection accidents. Red-light runners and drivers making right turns on red without checking for pedestrians cause a large share of these crashes. Intersections along Franconia Road and Old Keene Mill Road are particularly dangerous.
• Parking lot accidents. Commercial lots near Springfield Town Center, shopping plazas, and grocery stores are places where distracted or speeding drivers frequently strike pedestrians. Property owners may also bear liability if the lot is poorly designed or inadequately lit.
• Rideshare pedestrian accidents. Uber and Lyft drivers picking up or dropping off passengers sometimes stop suddenly or pull over in unsafe locations. Our firm recovered $1,000,000 for a pedestrian struck by a rideshare driver. Liability in rideshare crashes depends on the driver’s app status at the time of impact, which affects available insurance coverage.
• Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents. Nearly one in four pedestrian fatalities nationally involves a hit-and-run driver, according to NHTSA. We help victims pursue uninsured motorist claims and work with law enforcement to identify the responsible party.
• Drunk driving pedestrian crashes. Alcohol impairment was a factor in 46% of pedestrian fatality crashes in 2023, per NHTSA data. These cases often warrant punitive damages in addition to compensatory recovery.
• Bus-related pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians struck near bus stops or by public transit vehicles face additional legal complexities, including potential sovereign immunity issues. Bus injury claims involve a different process than standard vehicle accident cases because public entities are often involved.
• Backing-up accidents. Drivers backing out of parking spaces or driveways in residential areas of Springfield sometimes strike pedestrians who are walking behind the vehicle. These crashes frequently involve children and elderly individuals, and they often occur in areas without adequate mirrors, cameras, or warning signals.

Virginia Legal Requirements for Pedestrian Accident Cases

Virginia’s contributory negligence rule applies to pedestrian claims, and it is brutally strict. Under Code § 8.01-34, any fault on the pedestrian’s part, no matter how minor, can eliminate the right to compensation entirely. Insurance adjusters will argue the pedestrian was jaywalking, distracted by a phone, wearing dark clothing at night, or crossing outside a crosswalk. Even if the driver was clearly negligent, any alleged contribution by the pedestrian becomes a weapon for the defense.

Our firm builds cases that preemptively address these arguments. We collect surveillance video, interview witnesses, pull traffic signal data, and work with accident reconstruction professionals to demonstrate that the driver bore full responsibility for the crash. Virginia pedestrian cases require this level of preparation. The rules around pedestrian rights after accidents are nuanced, and whether you were in a crosswalk, crossing at an intersection, or walking along the roadway all affect how the case is analyzed.

Under Code § 8.01-243, the statute of limitations for a pedestrian injury claim in Virginia is two years from the date of the accident. If the pedestrian died from their injuries, a wrongful death claim must be brought within two years of the date of death under Code § 8.01-244. Virginia traffic law under Title 46.2 sets out specific rules for drivers and pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections. Violations of these statutes can establish negligence per se, which means the violation itself constitutes proof of negligence. Jaywalking is one of the most common defenses raised against injured pedestrians, even in situations where the driver clearly could have avoided the collision.

What Damages Are Recoverable in Springfield Pedestrian Accident Cases?

The injuries from a pedestrian crash are often more severe than those from a vehicle-on-vehicle collision. The damages available reflect the seriousness of these cases.

Economic damages include all quantifiable losses. Medical bills often run into six figures for pedestrian crash victims, covering emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and long-term care. Lost wages from missed work and lost future earning capacity are recoverable as well. If a pedestrian is permanently disabled by the crash, the economic impact extends across their entire remaining lifetime.

Non-economic damages cover the pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life that follow a serious pedestrian injury. Chronic pain, emotional trauma, scarring, disfigurement, and the inability to participate in activities you once enjoyed are all compensable under Virginia law. There is no statutory cap on compensatory damages in pedestrian accident cases in Virginia. Many of our clients describe the psychological impact as being just as debilitating as the physical injuries. Fear of crossing streets, anxiety around traffic, and post-traumatic stress are real consequences that a jury can and should hear about.

Punitive damages may apply when the driver’s conduct was particularly egregious, such as drunk driving, texting while driving, or fleeing the scene after striking a pedestrian. These damages are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct in the future. Our firm has a history of pursuing punitive claims when the facts warrant it, including Joe Blaszkow’s landmark verdict against an impaired driver.

Contact Blaszkow Legal

If you or a family member was struck by a vehicle while walking in Springfield, VA, or elsewhere in Fairfax County, we want to hear from you. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and you pay no fees unless we obtain compensation for your injuries.

Pedestrian accident evidence is perishable. Traffic camera footage, store surveillance video, and cell phone records can all be lost if not preserved quickly. Reaching out early gives us the opportunity to lock down the evidence that makes your case. We respond promptly and can typically begin working on your behalf the same day you call.

Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Springfield pedestrian accident attorney at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC.