Ohio Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
At Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A., we fight for injured pedestrians across Ohio. We are based in Toledo, and we help people statewide. We listen, we act and we move your case forward. You can talk with a lawyer who knows pedestrian cases.
Where Pedestrian Crashes Happen
Pedestrians get hurt in many places. Most crashes happen in crosswalks or while crossing a street. Parking lots also see many car-versus-person impacts. Sidewalks are not always safe, either. Drivers sometimes jump a curb or drift. Rural roads without sidewalks are risky as well. You face traffic with little room to step away.
Injuries That Can Result From Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian crashes can cause many kinds of harm. Here are common injuries we see after car accidents involving pedestrians:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Head injuries
- Concussions
- Scrapes, bruises and scars
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Arm injuries
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Hip injuries
- Leg injuries
- Knee injuries
- Foot and toe injuries
- Loss of limbs
- Fatal injuries
After you get medical care, save your records and photos. They help us show the full effect on your life.
Pedestrian Right Of Way In Ohio: When To Yield?
Ohio law sets clear rules. If you cross anywhere other than a crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at a corner, you must let traffic go first. If there is a tunnel or footbridge, you must use it or yield to cars. Between signalized corners, you may only cross inside a marked crosswalk. You cannot cross a corner diagonally unless signs say you can. Even so, drivers must still use care and try to avoid people in the road. Violations can lead to misdemeanors, and repeat offenses within a year can raise the charge.
Ohio Pedestrian Sidewalk Rules
When a sidewalk exists and you can use it, you must stay off the roadway. If there is no sidewalk, you should walk on the shoulder and keep as far from traffic as you can. If there is no shoulder, walk at the edge. On two-way roads, face oncoming traffic on the left. If you must walk in the roadway, you must yield to vehicles unless other rules apply. Violations can bring misdemeanor charges, with higher penalties for repeat offenses within a year.
How We Help Injured Pedestrians
We bring more than 100 years of combined experience. With just four attorneys, we keep our team small so your case gets real attention. We meet you at home or in the hospital. We do not sit on cases until the filing deadline. Instead, we start work right away. That approach helps you avoid long delays. Some cases still take years, especially in court. But we push the work from day one. Twice the updates, twice the urgency – that is our standard at Williams DeClark Tuschman Co. L.P.A.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation
You deserve answers now. Call 419-719-5195 or email us to schedule your free consultation. We will review your options and help outline your next steps.
