Pedestrian accidents are often catastrophic or fatal because pedestrians often do not have any protection such as a helmet or airbags. Such Injuries including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), internal organ injuries, broken bones, and severe lacerations. The lack of physical protection often leads to multiple trauma points, as pedestrians may be thrown onto the ground or into nearby objects upon impact. 

To successfully pursue a pedestrian accident claim, it’s crucial to establish negligence which involves proving that the responsible party owed a duty of care, breached this duty, and that this breach directly caused the accident and resulting injuries.