When a motorist strikes a pedestrian, the damages are often devastating as those on foot have zero protection from the force of impact. In other words, they’re likely to suffer considerable personal injury. Although they may be entitled to compensation for the damages, they could experience permanent disability if they sustain any of the following. 

3 Ways Pedestrians Are Commonly Hurt in Auto Accidents 

1. Neck & Back Injuries

A forceful impact to the neck or back can cause whiplash, spinal fractures, herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, and spinal cord damage. All such injuries have the potential to be debilitating, and some can even cause permanent paralysis. Even a seemingly minor case of whiplash could keep you out of work for a couple of weeks, which may be enough to threaten your family’s financial security. 

2. Broken Bones

Fractures are also all too common personal injuries in these kinds of cases—especially in the limbs or across ribs. Depending on the location and severity of any breaks, the healing process could take weeks or even months. If surgery is required to reset the bones, it will take even longer. And as long as the victim is recuperating, he or she may not be able to work or even manage simple household tasks. 

3. Brain Injuries 

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most devastating kinds of injuries you can sustain. While mild TBIs, also known as concussions, may not cause any permanent damage, severe TBIs can have catastrophic consequences. A TBI can change someone’s entire personality, for example, and cause permanent physical or mental disabilities.

If you or a loved one were hurt in a pedestrian accident, turn to Cada Cada Hoffman & Jewson in Lincoln, NE. Since 1974, this practice has been counseling clients in a variety of legal areas, including personal injury law, estate planning, business law, workers’ compensation, collection law, and Social Security disability. When it comes to personal injury claims, in particular, their attorneys understand exactly what’s at stake for each client, which is why they will fight tirelessly on your behalf. To schedule a consultation with a lawyer on their team, call (402) 477-2233 or visit their website.