Man Sentenced in Pedestrian Accident

A man in the Erie, Pennsylvania area has reportedly been sentenced in connection with a pedestrian accident. According to reports, the man was sentenced to two to five years in state prison for seriously injuring a female pedestrian. He will also have to pay a $1,000 fine, restitution and court costs. In the pedestrian accident, he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and DUI. The woman was hit and pinned against a garage before the man drove away from the scene.

When you are dealing with a pedestrian accident you need to know they can occur all too often and leave people seriously injured. It's important that if you are injured in an accident caused by another's negligence that you understand that you can pursue a case. You need to know that you do have rights to protect and options to do so. You should not have to suffer from medical bills, lost work wages and other expenses because of someone else's careless actions.

If you or someone you know is injured in a pedestrian accident then it is in your best interest to work with a personal injury attorney who will be able to guide you through this process. You can count on an injury lawyer to have your best interest in mind at all times. An injury attorney will know how to deal with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a personal injury lawyer and begin discussing your case.