Calgary Pedestrian
Accident Lawyers

Yes. If you were struck by a car, truck, or other vehicle while walking, you should speak with a lawyer as soon as you are able. Insurance companies start building their position immediately, and early legal advice helps protect your right to full compensation. At Martin G. Schulz & Associates your first consultation is free and confidential, and we can begin gathering evidence such as intersection camera footage and witness statements before it disappears.

In many cases, yes. Alberta follows a contributory negligence system, which means you may still recover compensation even if you were found partly responsible, for example by crossing outside a marked crosswalk. Your award may be reduced by your share of fault, but it is rarely eliminated. It is worth having a lawyer review the facts before you assume you have no claim.

Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for medical and rehabilitation costs, income lost while you are unable to work, loss of future earning capacity, and pain, suffering, and the disruption to your daily life. Serious pedestrian injuries often require long term care, and we make sure those future costs are accounted for, not just your immediate bills.

Seek medical attention first, even if your injuries seem minor, because some serious injuries are not obvious at the scene. If you are able, get the driver's information, take photos, and note any witnesses. Report the collision to police. Then contact a lawyer before giving a statement to the driver's insurer.

Typically the at fault driver's automobile insurance is responsible for your injuries. Because you were a pedestrian, you do not need your own vehicle insurance to make a claim. If the driver was uninsured or fled the scene, other coverage may still be available, and we can help you identify every source of compensation.

Hit and run pedestrian cases are still recoverable in many situations. Alberta drivers carry coverage that can respond to unidentified or uninsured motorists, and a claim may be possible even when the driver is never found. Acting quickly matters, so contact us as soon as possible so we can preserve evidence and meet any filing deadlines.

In most cases you have two years from the date of the accident to start a claim, but there are important exceptions that can shorten that window, and some notice requirements apply much sooner. The safest approach is to speak with a lawyer early so no deadline is missed.

We handle pedestrian injury cases on a contingency basis, which means you pay no legal fees up front. Our fee comes out of the settlement or award we recover for you, so you can pursue your claim without financial risk. If we do not recover compensation for you, you do not owe us a fee.

We represent injured pedestrians across Calgary and the surrounding communities, and we serve clients throughout Alberta from our Calgary and Edmonton offices. Wherever your accident happened in the province, we can help.

Most pedestrian injury claims are settled without a trial. We prepare every case as if it may go to court, which strengthens your negotiating position, but our goal is to secure a fair settlement efficiently. If the insurer refuses to be reasonable, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial.

Many pedestrian collisions happen when drivers fail to yield at crosswalks and intersections, drive distracted, speed through school and playground zones, or lose control in winter conditions. When a driver's carelessness caused your injuries, you have the right to hold them accountable.

Because there is nothing to shield a pedestrian from a vehicle, injuries are often serious and lasting. They can include fractures, spinal damage, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, and emotional trauma. These injuries may require ongoing treatment and can affect your ability to work and enjoy daily life, which is why we pursue compensation that reflects the full, long term cost of what happened to you.