# Alexandria *Pedestrian Accident Attorneys*

Even at low speeds, driver distraction causes life-altering injuries. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers quickly addresses complexities like signal timing and crosswalk rules. While many seek a car accident lawyer in Alexandria, pedestrian claims require specific advanced knowledge of the science of driver distraction and impact location.

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## Cases

## Results That Make *Insurance Companies Pay Attention*

- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/mansfield-roadway-obstruction-900k-settlement)** — Motor Vehicle Accident: A truck towing a large piece of equipment blocked a rural roadway, leading to a collision that left our client with rib and ankle fractures.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/18-wheeler-wrongful-death-1m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A series of truck collisions on a rural roadway resulted in catastrophic injuries and the wrongful death of our client.
- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/oilfield-truck-accident-900k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Clients were rear-ended by an oilfield service truck, resulting in shoulder and wrist injuries and the aggravation of a hernia.
- **[$755,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/rear-end-collision-755k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A distracted driver failed to stop for our client’s vehicle, causing injuries, including sacroiliac joint dysfunction and post-concussion syndrome.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-trip-and-fall-650k-settlement)** — Trip and Fall: A caterer suffered major shoulder and knee injuries requiring surgery after tripping over a loose board that the facility had failed to repair.
- **[$826,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/haughton-rear-end-accident-826k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A client was rear-ended in Haughton by a distracted driver, resulting in herniated discs and central stenosis.
- **[$675,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/desoto-parish-distracted-driver-675k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Our client sustained spinal injuries and chronic headaches after being rear-ended by a distracted driver in Desoto Parish.
- **[$850,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-rear-end-accident-850k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A driver’s failure to yield on LA 3132 led to a high-impact rear-end collision, causing the client to suffer multi-level disc disease and chronic pain.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-tire-defect-2m-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler driver suffered severe facial and internal injuries after a defective tire blew out, causing the truck to flip several times.
- **[$2,700,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/slip-and-fall-head-injury-2-7m-settlement)** — Slip and Fall: A client suffered a head injury after slipping on unattended mop water in a facility that failed to post warning signs.
- **[$16,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-18-wheeler-16m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A tragic head-on collision caused by a speeding 18-wheeler resulted in the wrongful death of a mother and great-grandmother and injuries to an infant.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/premises-liability-roadway-collapse-1m-settlement)** — Premises Liability: The client was a passenger in a vehicle when the roadway suddenly collapsed, causing vertebral compression fractures and significant PTSD.
- **[$2,150,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-2-15m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: The client suffered fatal injuries when the defendant ran a stop sign, causing a collision that resulted in multiple broken bones and severe head trauma.
- **$1,600,000** — Truck Accidents: Former sheriff's deputy, age 72, was rear-ended by a heavy-duty work truck, aggravating a degenerative neck problem.
- **[$1,275,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-collision-1-275m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was a passenger when another driver ran a stop sign, causing a t-bone collision resulting in a broken femur requiring surgery.
- **[$750,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-750k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler lost power and rolled back into the client's vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing lower back injury.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-2m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client's pre-existing Chiari malformation was aggravated in a rear-end collision, requiring a posterior craniotomy.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-distracted-driver-collision-650k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was turning into a gas station when struck from behind by a distracted driver, resulting in neck injuries requiring a 2-level cervical fusion.
- **[$465,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-leads-to-neck-surgery-465k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An inattentive 18-wheeler driver made an improper turn, causing a collision that aggravated the client's pre-existing neck injury requiring surgery.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-collision-1m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: An 84-year-old client suffered multiple injuries when a vehicle turned left in front of her, causing a t-bone collision.
- **[$2,500,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/pedestrian-hit-by-sleeping-driver-2-5m-settlement)** — Pedestrian Accidents: The client was helping a friend load car seats when struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
- **$987,525** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.
- **$1,000,000** — Premises Liability: Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Injuries to back, chest, shoulder, leg and spine requiring surgery.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and knee.
- **$500,000** — Wrongful Death/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck and killed during daylight hours while retrieving an item from the highway.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was t-boned by a city vehicle sustaining neck and back injuries, TMJ, and headaches that required physical therapy and multiple injections.
- **$504,150** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended causing injuries to the neck and right side of the body. Client’s neck injury required surgery.
- **$545,000** — Cycling/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client on a bicycle was hit by a police patrol car causing brain damage, and injuries to the head, neck, legs, and arm.
- **$550,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$625,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- **$650,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.
- **$663,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.
- **$665,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death: Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
- **$685,000** — Premises Liability: Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.
- **$800,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.
- **$800,606** — Motor Vehicle Collision: A defendant driver's unprotected left turn caused a collision, resulting in a severely broken leg requiring surgery, PTSD, loss of independence, and job loss for the client.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.
- **$987,610** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$1,000,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.
- **$1,000,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.
- **$1,151,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.
- **$1,250,000** — Wrongful Death: Client’s husband died due to a logging truck running a red light.
- **$1,375,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.
- **$5,100,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.
- **$1,996,460** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,855,500** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.
- **$1,500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,400,000** — Workplace Injury: A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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## Where Pedestrian Cases Usually Break Open in Alexandria

Most pedestrian crashes do not happen out of nowhere. They happen in familiar places and follow familiar mistakes, which is why the first investigation usually starts with the same question: what exactly did the driver fail to do?

- ### Crosswalk and Turn Collisions
  A marked crosswalk does not force a driver to slow down or look twice. Many of these cases turn on signal timing, turn movements, sightlines, and whether the driver looked only for cars, not for the person crossing.
- ### Parking Lot and Driveway Impacts
  A low-speed hit can still knock a person down hard enough to cause fractures, head trauma, and knee or hip injuries. Backing collisions, cut-through traffic, and rushed turns near storefronts show up in these cases more often than people expect.
- ### Distracted Driver Strikes
  A driver only has to look away for a second to miss a pedestrian in front of the vehicle. Phone records, camera footage, and witness statements can all matter when distraction is part of the story.
- ### Drunk or Drugged Drivers
  Impairment slows reaction time and wrecks judgment at the exact moment a driver should be stopping. These claims often need a harder push early because the facts are ugly, and the defense usually starts trying to contain the damage right away.
- ### Commercial Vehicle Pedestrian Claims
  A pedestrian hit by a delivery van, work truck, or rideshare vehicle may have claims beyond the driver alone. The vehicle owner, employer, commercial policy, or another business associated with the trip may also be relevant.
- ### Hit-and-Run Accidents
  A driver can leave the scene, but the case does not end there. Nearby doorbell cameras, other vehicle dashcams, intersection cameras, and business security camera footage can often locate the driver. Add to this other evidence, such as witness testimony and uninsured motorist coverage, and it can still open a path to obtaining maximum compensation for your injuries.
- ### Unsafe Signal, Roadway, and Property Cases
  Some pedestrian wrecks are not just about the final impact. Broken signals, poor lighting, obstructed visibility, poor entrance design, or unsafe crossing layouts can shift part of the blame beyond the driver.

## What Injuries Are Common in Pedestrian Accident Cases

A pedestrian takes the hit with no frame, no airbag, and no buffer. Then comes the second impact with the pavement, which is why these claims often involve more than one injury and more than one stage of treatment.

Our Alexandria pedestrian accident attorneys handle claims involving:

- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Facial injuries, dental damage
- Permanent scarring
- Wrongful death
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Orthopedic injuries
- Nerve damage and chronic pain
- PTSD, anxiety, and fear around traffic

The chart at the hospital is only part of the loss. A strong claim also has to show what changed afterward: work, sleep, mobility, independence, routine, and the parts of daily life that no longer feel normal.

## The First Things to Do After an Alexandria Pedestrian Accident

The hours after a pedestrian accident can affect both your physical recovery and the success or failure of your case. A few careful steps can preserve proof, clarify what happened, and prevent avoidable problems later:

### 1. Get Medical Care Right Away

Some injuries do not fully show up at the scene. A prompt medical evaluation helps catch hidden trauma and creates a clear record linking your injuries to the collision. That record can become key evidence once the claim is reviewed.

### 2. Make Sure the Accident Is Reported

A formal police report helps establish the basic facts from the start. It can document where the crash happened, who was involved, and what officers observed. Please provide clear answers, and do not guess about details you do not know.

### 3. Preserve What the Scene Can Show

If you are able, take photos of the vehicle, roadway, crosswalk, signals, the entire accident area from different angles, and any visible injuries. Get witness names and note nearby businesses or homes that may have cameras. That early proof can make the case much stronger later.

### 4. Keep the Items Tied to the Impact

Shoes, clothing, bags, phones, and other damaged items may help show the force of the collision. Do not throw them away, clean them, or repair them too soon. Physical evidence can help support the claim in a practical way.

### 5. Be Careful with Insurance Calls

Insurance companies often reach out before the full medical picture is clear. A recorded statement or early settlement discussion can lock the claim into a weaker version too soon. It is better to be cautious before responding in detail. Do not give a statement to any insurance company without first speaking with one of our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers.

## The Louisiana Laws Behind a Pedestrian Accident Claim

### Time Limits to File a Claim

Louisiana now gives most injury victims more time than it used to. For claims arising before **July 1, 2024**, the old one-year deadline applied, but under current law, delictual actions (personal injury lawsuits) arising on or after J**uly 1, 2024**, generally carry a two-year prescriptive period (statute of limitations) running from the date of injury or damage.

### When Pedestrians Have the Right of Way

Louisiana’s crosswalk law provides pedestrians with meaningful protection, but it is not without limits. [La. R.S. 32:212](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=108460) requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians crossing within a crosswalk when signals are not in place or not operating, yet pedestrians also cannot suddenly step off a curb into a vehicle’s immediate path.

### What Happens Outside the Crosswalk

Crossing outside a marked crosswalk can shift the legal argument, but it does not automatically destroy the case. Under [La. R.S. 32:213](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=88188), a pedestrian crossing at another point must yield to vehicles, and where adjacent intersections have working traffic signals, crossing should happen only in a marked crosswalk.

### Drivers Must Try to Avoid a Crash

A driver does not get a free pass just because the pedestrian may have made a mistake, too. Under [La. R.S. 32:214](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=88189), every driver must use due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians and must use extra caution when a child or a confused or incapacitated person is present.

### What Traffic Signals Legally Mean

Signal timing can make or break a pedestrian claim at an intersection. Under [La. R.S. 32:232](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=88198), drivers facing green must still yield to pedestrians lawfully in the intersection or adjacent crosswalk, and under [La. R.S. 32:233](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=88200), a pedestrian facing a “Walk” signal may cross and must be given the right of way, while a “Don’t Walk” signal means no new crossing should begin.

### Fault Rules and Damage Awards

Louisiana no longer follows the old pure comparative-fault system. Under [La. C.C. art. 2323](https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109387), an injured person who is **less than 51%** at fault can still recover damages, reduced by that percentage, but a person who is **51% or more** at fault cannot recover damages.

## What Damages We Fight for in an Alexandria Pedestrian Accident Claim

A claim should cover more than the first medical bills. Alexandria pedestrian accident lawyers consider both the financial losses and the personal harm caused by the crash.

### Economic Damages

Economic damages are the measurable losses tied to the accident. A pedestrian accident attorney in Alexandria may seek compensation for medical care, lost wages, reduced earning ability, rehab, and other out-of-pocket costs.

These damages may include:

- Medical bills
- Future treatment
- Rehabilitation costs
- Prescription expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Transportation costs
- Other injury-related expenses

### Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages cover the human impact of the crash. These losses do not come with a fixed price tag, but they are often just as serious as the financial harm.

These damages are:

- Physical pain
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of independence

A strong claim should reflect both what the accident cost and what it changed.

Alexandria's Streets Aren't Always *Pedestrian-Friendly*

Poor lighting, wide intersections, and distracted drivers make walking here riskier than it should be. If that risk becomes a reality, Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers are ready to help.

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## What Our Clients Say *About Us*

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## BENEFITS

## Why Families Call Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers *After a Pedestrian Accident*

A pedestrian accident case can lose ground fast when no one is pushing it forward. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers help injured people move quickly, protect the evidence and facts, and deal with the insurance company from the start.

- **Local Insight That Fits the Case**: Alexandria pedestrian claims require localized knowledge and a localized strategy. We analyze specific intersections, crosswalks, and traffic patterns to prove exactly how the collision occurred rather than relying on generic templates.
- **Fast Action on Key Evidence**: Good cases often depend on what gets preserved early. We help gather video, witness information, scene photos, and other details before they disappear or get harder to trace.
- **Direct Contact with the Firm**: Clients should not feel shut out of their own case. We make sure you know what is happening, what the next step is, and what we are doing to keep the claim moving.
- **A Case Built for Real Value**: Pedestrian injury claims must account for more than initial medical costs. We demonstrate the total impact of the accident, including ongoing treatment, lost wages, pain, and life-altering physical limitations.
- **Pressure That Does Not Let Up**: Insurance companies often drag their feet and wait to see whether an injured person will settle quickly or cheaply, or even become discouraged and end the case altogether. We keep pressing the claim, strengthening the proof, and continue building pressure if the other side refuses to deal fairly.
- **No Win, No Fee**: You should not have to take on attorney’s fees while trying to recover from a serious crash. With Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we help you pursue the case without upfront attorney’s fees, and you do not pay attorney’s fees unless money is recovered for you.

## Your Local Advocates

## Serving Alexandria and Nearby *Rapides Parish Communities*

A pedestrian accident case should reflect where it happened and how the crash unfolded there. Our Alexandria pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to help people who got hurt in:

- Pineville
- Ball
- Tioga
- Woodworth
- Lecompte
- Boyce

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## The Driver Gets an Entire Defense Team. *You Should Have a Better One.*

You do not have to sort through medical records, insurance calls, and fault arguments on your own. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers can take over the legal side while you focus on getting through the recovery.

## FAQ

## FAQ: Questions That Matter *After a Pedestrian Accident*

### Can a pedestrian case get weaker if I wait a few days to see a doctor?

It can, but that does not mean the claim is over. The delay gives the insurance company something to attack, so the focus shifts to why treatment did not happen sooner and how the symptoms developed afterward.

### What if there were no witnesses when I was hit?

A case can still move forward without eyewitnesses. Traffic cameras, nearby businesses, vehicle damage, phone records, evidence from the scene, and the driver’s own statements can all help explain what happened.

### Does it matter what I was wearing when the crash happened?

Sometimes the defense tries to turn that into an issue, especially in low-light cases. Clothing is rarely the full story, and it does not absolve a driver of the duty to watch the road and avoid hitting a pedestrian.

### What if I were hit while walking near a store, apartment complex, or gas station?

That can open up more than one angle in the case. The crash may still focus on the driver, but lighting, driveway design, blocked visibility, or the condition of the property may also matter.

### Can I bring a claim if I was walking with a child when I got hit?

**Yes.** That fact can make the case more serious, especially if you were trying to protect the child or if the child saw the impact. It can also affect the emotional side of the injuries.

### Who can be at fault for a pedestrian accident?

The driver is not always the only party at fault. Depending on how the crash occurred, responsibility may also fall on an employer associated with the vehicle, a rideshare or delivery company, a property owner, a contractor working near the scene, a public entity responsible for road or signal conditions, or another driver involved in the sequence of events.

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