A walk shouldn’t end in a hospital. But in places like downtown Aiken, Richland Avenue, or near University Parkway, pedestrians face real danger from careless drivers. When someone hits you with a car, the physical, emotional, and financial damage can be overwhelming.
If you’ve been hit while walking or crossing the street, you may be entitled to compensation. At Ted Law Firm, we help injured pedestrians in Aiken hold negligent drivers accountable and recover the money they need to heal and move forward.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents almost always involve driver error. Many crashes happen when a driver isn’t paying attention or breaks the law.
We handle cases involving:
- Drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks
- Speeding in neighborhoods or school zones
- Drunk or impaired drivers
- Distracted driving (texting, GPS use)
- Cars running red lights or stop signs
- Turning vehicles failing to check for pedestrians
Many of these accidents happen in high-traffic areas like Laurens Street, near Aiken High School, or around shopping centers and intersections throughout Aiken County.
Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians have no protection when struck by a car, which often leads to severe injuries.
We represent victims with:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Broken bones or crushed limbs
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Facial injuries and disfigurement
- Fatal injuries (wrongful death claims)
Even a “low-speed” impact can cause lifelong complications. We fight to make sure every injury is taken seriously.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
After a pedestrian accident, your claim may include:
- Medical bills (ER visits, surgery, rehab)
- Ongoing care or future medical treatment
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or trauma
- Permanent disability or scarring
- Wrongful death damages (if a loved one was killed)
Our legal team works with doctors, financial experts, and investigators to calculate the true cost of your injuries, not just what the insurance company wants to pay.
What If the Driver Blames You?
In South Carolina, even if you were partially at fault (e.g., crossing outside a crosswalk), you can still recover compensation as long as you were less than 51% responsible. Your compensation would simply be reduced by your share of fault.
We gather evidence like surveillance footage, witness statements, and crash reconstructions to fight back against false blame and protect your rights.
We’ve helped people hit in crosswalks, near schools, on sidewalks, and even in parking lots. If a driver didn’t take the care they should have, we’ll hold them accountable.
Talk to an Aiken Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today
Pedestrian accident cases are time-sensitive. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or stop by one of our conveniently located South Carolina offices in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken, or Mrtyle Beach so we can discuss your case face-to-face. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there is no harm in scheduling a free consultation. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
