A walk to the corner store, a jog through the neighborhood, a quick trip across a parking lot—none of it should end in an emergency room. But when a careless driver turns an ordinary moment into a life-changing injury, you deserve answers, support, and a real plan forward.
That’s where an experienced Pennsylvania pedestrian accident lawyer comes in.
At Marcus & Mack, we’ve helped injured pedestrians across Pennsylvania pursue the compensation they need to heal and move forward. We listen first, explain everything in plain language, and handle the legal side so you can focus on your recovery.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, contact us today at (724) 349-5602 for a free consultation. There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
When you’re hurt and worried about the future, you need a legal team that treats you like family, not a case number.
Our attorneys at Marcus & Mack bring more than 100 years of combined legal experience to every claim we handle, and we put that knowledge to work for injured pedestrians throughout Pennsylvania.
Here’s what sets our firm apart:
Our mission is rooted in caring for others and doing what’s right, whatever it takes. If you’re ready to talk to a Pennsylvania pedestrian accident lawyer who will treat your case with the attention it deserves, reach out today.
Pedestrian collisions rarely happen by accident. In most cases, a driver’s careless or reckless behavior is to blame. Understanding what caused your crash is an important first step in building a strong claim.
Some of the most common causes we see include:
Pennsylvania law gives pedestrians strong protections. Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3542, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks. When a driver fails to follow that duty and someone gets hurt, that driver can be held accountable.
Pedestrian crashes can happen anywhere, but certain locations carry higher risks. In our region, we see incidents in places where foot traffic and vehicle traffic regularly cross paths.
Common high-risk areas include:
No matter where your crash happened, we can investigate the scene, gather evidence, and help piece together what went wrong. Reach out to our team to learn how we can help build your case.
Even at low speeds, a collision between a person and a vehicle can cause severe harm. Pedestrians have no airbags, no seatbelts, and no metal frame to protect them. The result is often life-changing injuries.
The injuries we frequently see include:
These injuries often require long recoveries, ongoing therapy, and significant out-of-pocket costs. We work to make sure every aspect of your harm is documented and accounted for in your claim.
Once you’re back home and safe, there are steps you can take to protect your health and your right to fair compensation. The hours and days after a crash matter, and what you do now can shape your case later.
Here’s what we recommend:
Taking these steps helps protect both your health and your claim. If you’re not sure where to start, our team is ready to walk you through it.
Every case is different, but injured pedestrians in Pennsylvania may be entitled to recover several types of damages. The goal of a personal injury claim is to make you as whole as possible after someone else’s careless actions caused you harm.
You may be able to recover compensation for:
The full value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the evidence, and the available insurance coverage. We’ll evaluate your case carefully and explain what we believe it may be worth.
Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102, an injured person can still recover damages as long as they are not more than 50% at fault for the accident. However, the amount you receive is reduced by your share of fault.
Here’s a simple example. If a jury decides your damages are worth $200,000 but finds you 20% at fault for stepping outside a crosswalk, your recovery would be reduced by 20%, leaving you with $160,000. If your fault is 51% or higher, you cannot recover at all.
Insurance companies often try to shift blame onto pedestrians to reduce what they have to pay. This is one reason why having a knowledgeable Pennsylvania pedestrian accident lawyer on your side matters. We push back against unfair fault arguments and work to keep your share of blame as low as possible.
Pennsylvania has a strict deadline for filing personal injury lawsuits. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Cases involving wrongful death also typically follow a two-year deadline from the date of death.
There are some exceptions that can shorten or extend this window:
Missing the deadline usually means losing your right to recover anything, no matter how strong your case is. The earlier you reach out, the more time we have to investigate, gather evidence, and build a strong claim. Don’t wait to get answers about your timeline.
After a serious crash, the legal process can feel like a lot to take on while you’re still healing. That’s where Marcus & Mack comes in. Our role is to handle the legal side so you can focus on getting better.
When you hire our team, here’s what we do for you:
You should never feel pressured to accept the first offer an insurance company puts on the table. We’ll tell you honestly what we think your case is worth and help you make informed decisions.
Our office in Indiana, PA, sits in the heart of a community we know and love, but we proudly serve injured pedestrians throughout the Commonwealth.
From the streets near IUP to the avenues of downtown Johnstown, the corridors near Penn State, the neighborhoods of DuBois, and the busy crossings of Altoona, we’re ready to help.
We’ve built our reputation by showing up for our neighbors when they need us most. We’re not just a law firm, we’re part of your community, and we treat your case like it matters because it does.
By: Roy S.
57 S 6th Street, The Mitchell House Indiana PA 15701 Phone: (724) 349-5602 Marcus & Mack