OkC Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Hurt While Walking? Our Team Is Here To Stand Beside You

If you were hit by a car while walking, crossing a street, or moving through a parking lot, you might be dealing with pain, medical bills, and a lot of questions all at once. It is easy to feel like no one is listening to your side, especially if the driver or an insurance adjuster is trying to blame you. As an Oklahoma City pedestrian accident attorney, we step in to give you a voice and help you understand your options.

At JJ Law, we have over 30 years of combined experience handling personal injury cases and have helped clients in thousands of claims. Our team has handled more than 1,000 cases and recovered over $70 million for people whose lives were turned upside down by someone else’s choices. We work to make sure you feel informed and involved, not pushed aside.

From the first call, our goal is simple. We listen, we explain things in plain language, and we fight alongside you so you do not have to deal with insurance companies and legal details on your own.

Contact us today at (888) 495-3339 to schedule a free consultation.

Oklahoma Pedestrian Laws

Oklahoma law provides specific protections for pedestrians, but it also imposes responsibilities on both drivers and people on foot.

Key Oklahoma pedestrian laws include:

• Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks.
• Motorists must exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians.
• Pedestrians must obey traffic control signals and use crosswalks when available.
• Walking along roadways without sidewalks should be done facing traffic when possible.

When drivers violate these laws—by speeding, failing to yield, or driving distracted—they may be held liable for injuries caused. An Oklahoma City pedestrian accident attorney can determine whether traffic laws were violated and how that impacts your claim.

What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?

Pedestrian accidents in Oklahoma City are often the result of preventable driver negligence. Common causes include:

• Distracted driving, including texting or using GPS
• Speeding, especially in residential or downtown areas
• Failure to yield at crosswalks or intersections
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Poor visibility, such as nighttime or bad weather conditions
• Unsafe turns, particularly left or right turns at intersections

In some cases, dangerous road design or malfunctioning traffic signals may also contribute to pedestrian accidents.

Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Often Occur in OKC?

Pedestrian accidents frequently happen in high-traffic areas where vehicles and foot traffic intersect. In Oklahoma City, these accidents often occur in:

• Busy intersections and crosswalks
• Downtown OKC and Bricktown
• Near schools, parks, and college campuses
• Parking lots and garages
• Residential neighborhoods
• Along major roads such as the NW Expressway or Classen Boulevard

Our legal team understands the local roadways and accident patterns, allowing us to build strong claims on behalf of injured pedestrians.

Liability for a Pedestrian Accidents

Determining liability in a pedestrian accident depends on the specific facts of the case. In many situations, negligent drivers are fully responsible. However, liability may also involve:

• Commercial vehicle drivers and their employers
• Rideshare drivers (Uber or Lyft)
• Government entities responsible for road maintenance
• Vehicle manufacturers in cases involving mechanical failure

Oklahoma follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means an injured pedestrian can recover compensation as long as they are less than 51% at fault for the accident. Your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Our Oklahoma City pedestrian accident attorney at JJ Law can investigate the accident, gather evidence, and fight unfair claims of shared blame.

Compensation Available for Injured Pedestrians

Pedestrian accident injuries often lead to significant financial and personal losses. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses, including emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation
• Future medical treatment and long-term care
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Insurance companies frequently try to minimize pedestrian injury claims. Our firm works aggressively to pursue full and fair compensation.

Pedestrian Accident FAQs

What should I do after a pedestrian accident in Oklahoma City?

Seek medical attention immediately, report the accident to police, gather witness information if possible, and contact an Oklahoma City pedestrian accident attorney before speaking with insurance companies.

How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Oklahoma?

In most cases, Oklahoma’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault?

Yes. As long as you were less than 51% responsible, you may still recover damages under Oklahoma’s comparative negligence laws.

Do pedestrian accident cases usually settle?

Many cases settle, but some require litigation. Our firm prepares every case as if it will go to trial to maximize leverage.

How much does it cost to hire JJ Law?

We typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Why Injured Pedestrians Turn To Our Team For Help

Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people on the road. When a driver is distracted, rushing, or simply not paying attention, the person on foot often pays the highest price. We represent people who were just walking to work, heading to a game, crossing near school zones, or leaving a store when a vehicle suddenly changed everything.

Our firm brings together over three decades of combined legal experience, more than 1,000 handled cases, and over $70 million recovered for injured clients. Those numbers matter because they show we have seen many different crash situations, and we know how insurance companies often try to blame pedestrians or minimize what happened. We prepare every claim as if it could go to trial, which helps us stay ready when an insurer refuses to be fair.

Our lead attorney is a former NFL player who brings the same discipline, persistence, and teamwork he learned on the field into the courtroom and negotiation room. That background shapes how we work. We train, we prepare, and we do not back off when someone tries to push our clients around. Known as the “Sneaker Lawyer,” he uses his love of sneakers to connect with people and to give back to local kids and teams, which keeps us grounded in the same neighborhoods where many of these crashes happen.

Most importantly, we treat every person like a human being, not a case number. We talk with you about what you want, explain each step before it happens, and make sure you always know what is going on with your claim. When you have been hit while walking, feeling heard and supported matters just as much as the paperwork.

To talk with our team about your pedestrian accident, call (888) 495-3339 today.