Driver Sentenced for Pedestrian Accident
Posted on Jun 13, 2011 6:30pm PDT
A driver has reportedly been sentenced to six years in prison as the result of a pedestrian accident. According to reports, the man pleaded no contest to running down and severely injuring a pedestrian. He had been charged with driving while intoxicated, with serious personal injury resulting, and leaving the scene of an auto accident, with serious personal injury resulting. He will also lose his license for two years when he starts a home confinement sentence.
Pedestrian accidents are all too common and can result in serious injuries for those who are involved. You should not have to suffer medical bills and pain and suffering when you are injured by in a pedestrian accident that is the result of another's negligent actions. You need to understand that you do have rights in an accident case and can protect these rights. You can recover expenses and focus on your health after an accident.
An injury attorney can help you to recover expenses so that you can afford the health care you now need. By working with a personal injury lawyer, you will have your rights protected while your best interest is always your lawyer's priority. With the help of an injury lawyer, you can hold the guilty party responsible for their actions and begin to get your life back. Please take some time to contact a personal injury attorney today to begin discussing your case.