Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Greenville

Why Clients Trust Watson Fowler Attorney at Law

Pedestrian accident victims deserve attorneys who treat their case with the urgency and care it requires. For more than six decades, our attorneys have earned the trust of clients by combining deep courtroom experience with personal attention to each matter we accept:

• Conducting on-scene and follow-up investigations
• Working with medical providers to document the full extent of injuries
• Identifying every responsible driver, property owner, or third party
• Securing surveillance footage and traffic camera evidence
• Communicating and negotiating with insurance carriers
• Calculating the long-term financial impact of your injuries
• Preparing each case for trial in the Greenville County Court of Common Pleas

Pedestrian Accident Injuries We Can Help With

Without the protection of a vehicle frame, seatbelts, or airbags, pedestrians absorb the full impact of a collision. Even a relatively low-speed strike can produce serious harm, and high-speed crashes frequently result in life-altering trauma. Injuries we pursue compensation for include:

• Traumatic brain injuries from striking the pavement or windshield
• Spinal cord damage and partial or full paralysis
• Multiple bone fractures, particularly in the legs and pelvis
• Internal organ damage from blunt force trauma
• Severe road rash and deep lacerations
• Crush injuries from being pinned beneath a vehicle
• Permanent disfigurement and scarring
• Wrongful death in the most tragic cases

Who Is At-Fault for Pedestrian Accidents in Greenville?

Liability in a pedestrian accident regularly involves driver negligence, though other parties may also share fault. Busy areas like downtown Main Street, Woodruff Road, Augusta Road, and corridors near Bon Secours Wellness Arena are frequently the scene of these crashes. Potentially liable parties include:

• Distracted drivers
• Motorists who fail to yield at marked crosswalks
• Drivers turning right on red without checking for pedestrians
• Impaired drivers
• Speeding motorists
• Property owners who allow unsafe walkway conditions
• Government entities responsible for poorly designed intersections
• Commercial drivers operating delivery or rideshare vehicles

What Damages Can You Pursue in a Pedestrian Injury Claim in South Carolina?

Under S.C. Code § 15-32-200, you can recover compensation for the financial, physical, and emotional consequences of a crash. The statute of limitations generally provides three years from the date of the incident to file suit, and the damages available in a successful claim include:

• Past and future medical expenses, including surgeries and rehabilitation
• Lost wages during recovery and diminished earning capacity
• Long-term care costs for permanent disabilities
• Pain and suffering from severe physical trauma
• Emotional distress and post-traumatic stress
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members