Baltimore Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Baltimore’s streets can be brutal for pedestrians. From downtown crosswalks and busy school zones to neighborhood intersections in Charles Village, people on foot are struck every day by careless, impatient, and distracted drivers. A car doesn’t have to be going fast to do serious damage—and insurance companies don’t have to care unless we make them.
At Maryland Injury Lawyers, we fight for injured pedestrians like the powerful injury firm we are. We take on drivers who fail to yield. We hold accountable the insurance carriers that try to delay, deflect, or deny justice. When you’re walking in Baltimore and a driver breaks the law, we break their defenses. You didn’t ask for this injury, but you can demand full compensation—and we’ll go to court to get it if they don’t pay up.
You were hit while walking. We’ll hit back harder. Contact our Baltimore pedestrian accident lawyers today.
Pedestrian Accidents Are Rising in Baltimore—Here’s Why
Pedestrian crashes are up in Baltimore. The causes aren’t hard to figure out:
- Distracted drivers glued to their phones.
- Speeding through intersections or school zones.
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Illegal turns where drivers blow through red lights or fail to check for people crossing.
- Poor visibility, especially at night or during heavy rain, paired with drivers who don’t slow down.
We’ve seen it happen on Greenmount Avenue, on MLK Boulevard, on North and Pennsylvania Avenues. Whether you were hit in a crosswalk, on the sidewalk, or in a parking lot, we can help.
Maryland Law Is Clear: Drivers Must Yield to Pedestrians at Intersections
Maryland law gives pedestrians the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Under Md. Code, Transp. § 21-502, drivers are required to stop for pedestrians crossing the road when they are in a marked crosswalk or when they are in any intersection where traffic control signals are not in operation. The law also requires drivers to stop when a vehicle ahead has already stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross. Impatiently swerving around a stopped vehicle is a sure way to hit a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.
When drivers ignore these rules and a pedestrian gets hurt, that’s negligence. And Maryland’s contributory negligence rule doesn’t let the driver off the hook just because you happened to be crossing slightly outside the lines. If you were walking responsibly and a car hit you, we’ll do what it takes to prove their liability to you.
Pedestrian Injuries Are Devastating
No airbags. No helmet. No reinforced steel frame. When a person on foot gets hit by a car or SUV—even at low speeds—the injuries can be catastrophic:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Disfigurement or amputation
- Wrongful death
At Maryland Injury Lawyers, we know how to deal with catastrophic injury cases. We work with top medical professionals and life-care planners to build a full picture of your injuries, treatment needs, and long-term effects. You need to recover from this injury, and you shouldn’t have to pay a dime for someone else’s recklessness. That’s why we fight to get you every dollar for medical bills, lost income, pain, suffering, and more.
We Track Down Hit-and-Run Drivers in Baltimore Pedestrian Accidents
Baltimore sees its share of hit-and-run pedestrian accidents. Drivers speed off, thinking they can escape responsibility. But we don’t let that stand.
Our team works with investigators, subpoenas camera footage from surrounding businesses and traffic cams, interviews witnesses, and consults with accident reconstruction experts. If the driver can be found, we will find them—and when we do, we’ll hit them with the full weight of a civil claim.
If the driver is never identified, we can still fight to get you paid through your Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage. If you have car insurance, your UM policy applies even if you were a pedestrian at the time of the crash. Maryland requires all drivers to carry at least $30,000 per person / $60,000 per accident in UM coverage. We’ll help you file and fight your UM claim to recover what’s rightfully yours.
Punitive Damages May Be On the Table
Most pedestrian accident claims are about compensating you for your losses—but when a driver acts with ill will or evil intent, Maryland law allows for punitive damages to punish them and deter others. If a driver deliberately hit you, including in a hit-and-run, we’ll investigate all angles to determine whether your case may support a punitive damages claim. We don’t just go after the minimum—we go after everything you deserve.
Why You Need a Pedestrian Injury Lawyer in Baltimore
Injured pedestrians often face an uphill battle. Insurance companies love to claim you “darted into traffic” or “weren’t paying attention.” They’ll try to exploit Maryland’s harsh contributory negligence rule—which bars recovery if you’re even 1% at fault. But the insurance company doesn’t have the final say on whether you were partially at fault or not. At Maryland Injury Lawyers, we secure and preserve critical evidence before it disappears, interview witnesses and cross-reference statements for accuracy, and use accident reconstructions to show who was really at fault. We push back against biased police reports or insurance adjusters and know how to calculate full damages, including future care, pain, and permanent disability.
Our Baltimore pedestrian accident lawyers are always prepared to fight in court if the insurance company refuses a fair settlement. We’re not interested in quick, lowball payouts. We fight to win big—because that’s what justice looks like when you’re the one left bleeding on the asphalt.
You Get Your Lawyer. Not a Call Center.
With Maryland Injury Lawyers, you get more than legal help—you get personal attention from the lawyer actually handling your case. Our team is large enough to take on the toughest opponents, but we make sure our clients never get lost in the shuffle. You’ll know who’s fighting for you, and you’ll always know where your case stands.
We offer free consultations, and we don’t charge a fee unless we win for you.
Get a Baltimore Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Who Fights to Win
Time is critical. Evidence vanishes fast. Witnesses forget. Insurance companies prepare their defenses from day one. You need a legal team that moves faster—and hits harder.
Call Maryland Injury Lawyers today. We’re ready to fight for your medical care, your financial future, and your justice. Don’t let the driver who hit you walk away without consequences. We’ll make sure they pay.
No fees unless we win. Call now for your free consultation.
