Nashville Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Each pedestrian accident has its own unique set of facts. A person on foot hit by a moving vehicle may sustain serious head injuries, spinal injuries, and hip or leg injuries, among others. Recovering from a pedestrian accident may require months of medical treatment and physical therapy to get back on your feet.

Vehicle speed is a significant factor in all types of traffic collisions including pedestrian accidents. If a vehicle is traveling at high speed, the pedestrian’s head and upper body are more likely to strike the hood and windshield of the vehicle. More than 70 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents in Tennessee occurred on roads with posted speed limits of 40 miles per hour or higher compared to only 4 percent on roads with speed limits of 30 miles per hour or less, according to the 2014 Dangerous by Design Report.

Motorists turning at intersections may fail to yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing the intersection in a crosswalk. Older adults are more vulnerable to being struck by a vehicle when crossing a street. Seniors move more slowly and react less quickly to avoid being struck by an oncoming car.

Many pedestrians are struck at night when people on foot, particularly those wearing dark clothing or not carrying a light, are difficult to see.

In 2014, 86 people died in pedestrian accidents in Tennessee including 14 pedestrian deaths in Nashville and Davidson County, according to federal traffic data. Many more were seriously injured, and many of the accidents were caused by negligent motorists.

The common contributing factors in pedestrian accidents include:

Types Of Compensation You May Receive After A Pedestrian Accident

Our attorneys will analyze all the potentially responsible parties in your accident and sources of insurance compensation. You may be entitled to file a pedestrian accident claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

Some of the types of damages that you may be entitled to receive after a pedestrian accident in Nashville include:

• Compensation for all medical bills and physical therapy and for future medical care related to the injury
• Compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress and loss of consortium with a spouse
• Lost past income and future income

Tennessee requires motorists to carry insurance coverage to protect against uninsured and underinsured motorists. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident by a hit-and-run driver or an uninsured motorist, you are eligible to receive compensation through the Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage in your own liability insurance policy.



If you have medical payments coverage as part of your auto liability insurance, it may provide payment for reasonable care for injuries after a pedestrian accident regardless of fault. Getting your insurance company to pay for your medical bills after an accident caused by another driver often requires persistence and negotiation by a knowledgeable attorney.

Why You Should Hire Bill Easterly & Associates

After any serious injury accident, it is important to hire a respected law firm that has years of experience handling personal injury cases similar to yours. You want a lawyer who can lead you through the legal process, keep you informed of developments in your case and provide trusted guidance. You want a lawyer who will treat you with compassion and negotiate aggressively on your behalf. We often assist clients who come to us from another law firm because they were not receiving the representation they expected.



At Bill Easterly & Associates, we provide personalized legal representation for victims of accidents caused by the negligence of others. We are often able to secure some compensation within weeks after opening a case file to help relieve the financial pressure a client is facing from unexpected medical bills. Over the years, we have recovered millions of dollars for injury victims just like you. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured and someone else was at fault, let us review the facts of the pedestrian accident and explain your legal options.

The injury attorneys at Bill Easterly & Associates provide legal representation to victims of pedestrian accidents on a contingency fee basis. We know that you are going through a difficult time if you have been seriously injured and your monthly income has likely been reduced. You do not need more bills to pay. If we agree to take your case, you will not pay any upfront legal fees. We will receive payment for our legal services only if we succeed in obtaining compensation for you through an insurance settlement or a jury award. Then we receive an agreed-upon portion of the settlement or award. A contingent fee arrangement shows that we are dedicated to putting clients first.



It is important to hire a lawyer as soon as possible because Tennessee allows only a certain amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit after a pedestrian accident. Talk to a knowledgeable lawyer today.