Given the size and weight differences between a pedestrian and a vehicle, it should be no surprise that these types of accidents can be incredibly serious and cause life-altering and -ending injuries. These injuries can be devastating for so many reasons because they can cost you a lot physically, emotionally, and financially. Costs can include doctor visits, medication, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and there’s even the potential you’ll need medical aids or nursing care for the rest of your life! You could experience any one of the following injuries if you’re involved in a pedestrian accident:
 

• • Broken bones, scrapes, and bruises
  • Head and brain injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries
  • Internal damage, including internal bleeding and damage to internal organs
  • Back, neck, and spinal injuries, which could mean para- or quadriplegia

Many of these don’t occur when the car hits the person, but rather in the ensuing moments, when the person falls to the ground or hits other objects. Depending on your injuries, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
 

• Medical costs, including co-pays and prescription medications
• Wages lost due to your injuries sustained in the accident, including decreased earning potential, disability, and disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship (when a spouse or child dies due to an accident)
• Punitive damages