What to do if you are a pedestrian hit by a car

It is a scary thought indeed.  Maybe you are walking in a crosswalk and a car turns right and hits you.  It happens hundreds of times every year in Baltimore County.  Hopefully, the injuries that you may sustain will be minimized by the fact that the vehicle was traveling at a slow speed.  Still, this is a classic David vs. Goliath!

Here are some steps you can take immediately:

1.  Stay calm.  Move out of the street if you are able.

2.  Don’t let the driver leave.

3.  Call the police and have everyone wait for them.

4.  Collect plenty of info. on the driver.

5.  Take as many photos as you can.

6.  Call a lawyer.

As to that last point, if you are a pedestrian and you are struck by a car please remember the name Briana Arnold.  She is a Baltimore area car and pedestrian accident attorney.  She will represent you in a thorough and aggressive fashion.  Here is her phone number (410) 484-1400.  That’s the Baltimore law office of Briana Arnold at 1777 Reisterstown Road Suite 385.