If a careless driver hit you in Holyoke, MA, our pedestrian accident attorneys can help you hold them accountable and recover compensation while you heal. We understand that injured pedestrians commonly have serious, life-altering injuries, and your physical recovery takes time and energy. We handle your case so you can finish treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation.
A Holyoke personal injury lawyer from Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, will manage your claim or lawsuit for you. Our purpose is to secure the fair compensation you deserve for your medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You will benefit from our 85+ years of experience.
Call today to learn more. We provide free consultations for injured pedestrian accident victims and their families.
Our Holyoke Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Won’t Settle for Less Than You Deserve
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, our attorneys have been fighting to protect the rights of injury victims since 1938. Our team of lawyers know how to build compelling cases and fight for the accountability and compensation our clients deserve. We will take your case to trial if necessary instead of settling for less than you need to cover your current and future medical care, lost income, and other damages.
Our Holyoke auto accident lawyers have the experience, resources, and reputation to manage even the most challenging cases. We regularly represent clients in complex cases involving commercial vehicles or difficult-to-document circumstances, and win fair compensation for them.
At Trantolo & Trantolo, our clients become a part of our family. We provide comfort, support, and guidance while navigating the legal process for them. We do this with no upfront costs. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Our recent pedestrian accident payouts include:
- $2 Million Mediated Settlement: Our client suffered serious injuries and requires ongoing support after being hit by a driver despite her wearing a reflective vest.
- $1.2 Million Settlement: Our client required surgery for a broken leg after being hit in a crosswalk by a turning driver.
- $600,000 Settlement: Our client was a middle schooler hit by a car after being let off the school bus at the wrong location.
- $475,000 Settlement: Our client required surgery for a broken arm and had serious soft tissue injuries after being hit in a marked crosswalk by a turning vehicle.
- $325,000 Settlement: Our client was hurt when a distracted driver struck them in a parking lot.
- $300,000 Settlement: Our client required surgery and physical therapy after being hit while crossing a parking lot.
If you or a loved one was hurt or died in a pedestrian versus automobile crash in Holyoke, MA, our attorneys are here to help. Contact us today to learn more.
Our Lawyers Understand Where and How Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Holyoke, MA
Pedestrian accidents occur when a careless or reckless driver—often speeding, distracted, or intoxicated—fails to see a pedestrian or take the proper actions to share the road with them safely. Pedestrian accidents commonly occur:
- In intersections
- In marked crosswalks
- Along roads without sidewalks
- In congested urban areas
- In neighborhoods
Some areas in Holyoke, MA, where pedestrian accidents may be more likely include:
- High Street and Cabot Street
- Maple Street and Cabot Street
- Main Street and Lyman Street
- Along the High and Maple Street corridors
Frequently, these accidents occur because a motorist fails to follow traffic laws that would prevent these collisions from happening. For example, they may fail to yield to a pedestrian when turning, fail to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, or run a red light. Sometimes, they fail to leave enough room when passing a pedestrian or fail to look back before backing out of a parking space. In each of these cases, the driver is likely at fault for the collision.
To hold the motorist accountable and recover compensation, the victim must show the driver acted negligently. This requires:
- Documenting they owed a duty of care, usually following a specific traffic law
- They violated the law, breaching their duty of care
- This action or inaction caused the crash
- The victim was hurt
When we handle these investigations on our client’s behalf, they benefit from our firm’s resources and experience. Our investigators and attorneys know where to look for evidence, what it takes to convince the insurance carrier to make a fair offer, and how to organize a compelling argument for compensation.
How Will a Holyoke Pedestrian Collision Lawyer Help Me Get the Money I Deserve?
Our experienced team of pedestrian accident lawyers aim to help victims get fair compensation for their medical care, lost income, and a full range of other damages. We have a long track record of winning challenging cases, including recovering millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injured clients.
Identifying and valuing the expenses and losses experienced is essential to the recovery of fair compensation. Our attorneys use their knowledge of similar accidents and their experience with other cases to determine the client’s current and likely future damages. This often includes:
- Medical care, support, and related costs
- Future and ongoing treatment and care
- Income losses caused by the accident, injuries, and treatment
- Reduced ability to work and earn in the future
- Replacement of personal property damaged in the accident
- Related daily costs, such as parking at the hospital or traveling for care
- Pain and suffering, emotional anguish, other intangible losses
Once we have an accounting of the expenses, losses, and future estimated costs, we can value the intangible damages and demand fair compensation from the at-fault driver and their auto insurance company.
If you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, we extend our sincere condolences. In these cases, we work with the estate executor, who can file a wrongful death lawsuit based on the applicable Massachusetts law. The recoverable damages in these cases differ somewhat. Let us review your options and explain your potentially recoverable damages during a free consultation.
How Will a Holyoke Pedestrian Accident Attorney Build a Compelling Case?
At Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we are trial lawyers. We know how to dig deep to uncover compelling evidence that shows what happened to our client and who is responsible. While we are compassionate and empathetic with our clients, we are relentless in fighting for the justice they deserve.
We expect insurance companies to treat our clients with respect and pay them fairly for the damages their policyholders caused. We gather evidence and present robust cases to compel the insurance carrier to offer an appropriate settlement. When they refuse, we will take the case to court.
Whether in settlement negotiations or litigation, our attorneys have the evidence necessary to show negligence occurred, causing our client’s damages, and that they deserve the money we are demanding.
Our Holyoke Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Can Answer Your Questions
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC provides free consultations for pedestrian accident victims in Holyoke. We can help you understand how these cases work and what options you have based on your case facts. A few of the most commonly asked questions we answer include:
How Do I Know If I Have a Case Against the At-Fault Driver?
The best way to learn about the strength of your case against the driver who hit you is to contact our team for a free consultation. We will evaluate your case details to guide your next steps.
Where Will I File My Lawsuit?
Our lawyer can determine the appropriate jurisdiction for your case. Generally, it is the civil court where the accident occurred. If you suffered serious injuries in Holyoke, MA, we will likely file a lawsuit in Hampden County Superior Court if this becomes necessary. This courthouse is located on State Street in Springfield, MA.
What If My Loved One Has Catastrophic Injuries?
If your loved one suffered catastrophic injuries and cannot make the call on their own right now, you can reach out to our team on their behalf. We can help you understand your rights and your family’s options for proceeding with a case. We can help you protect your family member and fight for justice on their behalf.
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit?
Under Massachusetts law, we generally have until the third anniversary of your collision to file an injury lawsuit. Certain factors could affect this deadline, though. Our attorneys will determine the statute of limitations in your case early on to ensure we do not miss it.
Discuss Your Holyoke, MA, Pedestrian Accident Injuries With Our Team
During your free consultation with the Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, team, we will assess your case and explain how our Holyoke pedestrian accident lawyers can help you navigate the claims process. Contact us today to discuss your case with one of our team members and Let Our Family, Help Your Family.