From Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC – What Kind of Damages Can I Claim as an Injured Pedestrian? explores the full range of losses a pedestrian may be able to recover after being struck by a vehicle. This episode covers the statute of limitations in Virginia, types of recoverable damages—both economic and non-economic—and the unique legal challenges pedestrians face in jurisdictions like Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

In the second segment, we dive into Virginia’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, while also noting that Maryland and DC provide a three-year window. The episode outlines the importance of documenting medical treatment, future care needs, lost income, and property damage as part of an injured pedestrian's economic damages.

Next, we unpack non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, inconvenience, disfigurement, emotional distress, and wrongful death in fatal pedestrian accidents. We also explain how the strict rule of contributory negligence in Virginia and surrounding areas can bar recovery entirely if the pedestrian is found even slightly at fault.

Finally, the episode offers practical steps injured pedestrians can take immediately after an accident—such as seeking medical care, preserving evidence, and understanding available compensation. Hear how the team at Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC approaches these cases to help clients navigate the legal road ahead.

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