Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in New Bedford, MA
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Were you or a loved one seriously injured in a pedestrian accident in New Bedford, Massachusetts? Pedestrians struck at crosswalks and intersections along Route 18, Interstate 195, Kempton Street, Acushnet Avenue, County Street, and Purchase Street often suffer catastrophic injuries, and Massachusetts law requires drivers to yield. A New Bedford pedestrian accident attorney at the Law Offices of Michael F. Campopiano is ready to fight for the full compensation you deserve under Massachusetts law.
New Bedford is the historic Whaling City on Buzzards Bay, where Route 18, I-195, and Acushnet Avenue carry heavy traffic through a busy port community — and our firm has recovered significant compensation for injured Massachusetts families. We investigate your case, preserve the evidence before it disappears, and negotiate aggressively with the insurance companies on your behalf.
Don’t let medical bills, lost wages, or insurance pressure overwhelm you. Let our experience make the process easier. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Michael F. Campopiano Can Help After a Pedestrian Accident in New Bedford
Pedestrian accident claims in New Bedford require establishing driver fault, proving the driver failed in the duty of due care every motorist owes, and countering any attempt to blame the pedestrian. Injuries in these cases are often catastrophic, so full documentation of current and future losses is critical.
A dedicated New Bedford pedestrian accident attorney from the Law Offices of Michael F. Campopiano can make all the difference. Our firm has spent nearly two decades fighting for injury victims across New Bedford and Massachusetts — from the first investigation through settlement or trial before the Bristol County Superior Court — recovering significant results for our clients.
You can count on our New Bedford attorneys to:
- Conduct a rapid investigation of the scene along Route 18, Interstate 195, Kempton Street, Acushnet Avenue, County Street, and Purchase Street to preserve photographs, video, and physical evidence before it disappears
- Establish the driver’s fault and their breach of the duty of due care owed to every pedestrian under Massachusetts law
- Handle any claim involving a city or state vehicle or a government crosswalk with the required presentment letter under Massachusetts law
- Document every injury through specialist evaluations — TBI, spinal, and orthopedic — and project future medical costs fully
- Take your case to trial before the Bristol County Superior Court if insurers refuse fair compensation
Our priority is your full recovery. Call today at (401) 288-3888 to speak with a New Bedford pedestrian accident attorney. Your consultation is 100% free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Understanding Massachusetts Pedestrian Accident Law in New Bedford
Massachusetts drivers must stop for pedestrians in a marked crosswalk when they are on the driver’s half of the road or within 10 feet of it. Notably, the PIP coverage of the vehicle that struck you generally pays the first $8,000 of your medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault — even if you don’t own a car. To sue the driver for pain and suffering, you must meet the serious injury threshold.
Even if you were crossing outside a crosswalk, Massachusetts’s modified comparative negligence rule (MGL c.231 § 85) lets you recover if you were 50% or less at fault. You have three years to file (MGL c.260 § 2A), with cases tried before the Bristol County Superior Court.
Common Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in New Bedford
Our firm represents clients injured in all types of pedestrian accident cases throughout New Bedford, including:
- Crosswalk Collisions: Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks at New Bedford intersections.
- Failure-to-Yield Turns: Turning vehicles that strike pedestrians crossing with the right of way.
- Backing and Parking Lot Accidents: Pedestrians struck by vehicles backing out at shopping centers along Kempton Street and County Street.
- Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crashes: Drivers who flee, leaving victims to rely on uninsured motorist coverage.
- Distracted Driving Strikes: Pedestrians hit by drivers using phones or navigation.
- School Zone and Bus Stop Accidents: Children struck near New Bedford schools and crossings, where drivers owe heightened care.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a pedestrian accident in New Bedford?
A serious injury can upend every part of your life. Under Massachusetts personal injury law, you have the right to pursue full compensation from those responsible. Damages may include:
- Medical Expenses: Emergency room treatment, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, specialist care, prescription medications, and all follow-up treatment related to your injuries
- Lost Wages and Reduced Earning Capacity: Income lost during recovery and long-term compensation if your injuries limit your ability to work
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, and reduced quality of life — recoverable in full under Massachusetts law with no cap
- Future Medical Expenses: Projected costs for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and any future procedures your injuries require
- Additional Related Expenses: In-home care, mobility devices, home modifications, and other costs caused by your condition
Why New Bedford Injury Victims Choose the Law Offices of Michael F. Campopiano
Founded in 2007, our firm has spent nearly two decades fighting for injury victims across New Bedford and throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Michael F. Campopiano personally handles client calls, moves quickly to preserve evidence, and does not back down when insurance companies push back. We know the local courts, roads, and neighborhoods — the North End, the South End, and the West End — and we put that knowledge to work on every pedestrian accident claim, whether it settles or goes to trial before the Bristol County Superior Court.
You never pay a fee unless we win, and your consultation is always free. Our team serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and an attorney is available 24/7 at (401) 288-3888. When you hire us, you can focus on healing while we pursue the maximum compensation available under Massachusetts law.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in New Bedford
The steps you take in the hours and days after your injury can make or break your claim. If you have been hurt in New Bedford:
- Call 911 and make sure a police report is filed at the scene
- Document everything — photograph the scene, your injuries, and anything that contributed to the incident before it changes
- Get the names and contact information of any witnesses
- Seek medical attention the same day, even if you think you can wait — delayed treatment is used against you
- Report the crash to your own insurer to activate PIP, but give no recorded statement to the other side’s insurer before speaking with an attorney
- Call the Law Offices of Michael F. Campopiano at (401) 288-3888 for a free, confidential consultation
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accident in New Bedford
1. Do pedestrians have the right of way in Massachusetts?
In a marked crosswalk, yes — vehicles must stop for a pedestrian on their half of the road, or within 10 feet of it. Outside crosswalks, pedestrians must yield, but drivers still owe a duty of reasonable care to everyone on the road.
2. Who pays my medical bills if I’m hit by a car as a pedestrian in Massachusetts?
Surprisingly, the PIP coverage of the vehicle that hit you typically pays the first $8,000 of your medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault. Beyond that, you may claim against the at-fault driver if you meet the tort threshold.
3. Can I sue the driver for pain and suffering after a pedestrian accident?
Yes, if you cross the serious injury threshold (over $2,000 in medical expenses, a broken bone, disfigurement, or loss of sight/hearing) and can show the driver was at fault.
4. Can I recover compensation if I was jaywalking when I was hit?
Yes. Jaywalking does not bar a claim — under Massachusetts modified comparative negligence, you can recover if you were 50% or less at fault, with your award reduced by your share. At 51% or more, recovery is barred.
5. How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Massachusetts?
Three years from the date of the crash (MGL c.260 § 2A). Claims against a government entity require a presentment letter within two years. Don’t wait — evidence fades fast.
6. How much is a Massachusetts pedestrian accident claim worth?
Pedestrian injuries are often catastrophic, so values can be high. Worth depends on severity and permanence, medical and future-care costs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
7. What if the driver who hit me fled the scene?
Your own uninsured motorist coverage — or a household policy — usually becomes the recovery source in a hit-and-run. Report it to police immediately; we help locate every available policy.
8. What if I don’t own a car — can I still get PIP?
Often yes. PIP from the vehicle that struck you generally covers an injured pedestrian even if you don’t own a car or have your own auto policy. We make sure that coverage is pursued.
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Contact Our New Bedford Pedestrian Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
At MFC Law, we know how overwhelming life becomes after a serious injury. Our New Bedford personal injury attorneys are here to protect your rights and fight for the full compensation you deserve under Massachusetts law.
We proudly serve New Bedford and communities across Bristol County and throughout Massachusetts. Our team speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese, so every client feels fully understood and informed throughout the process.
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Pedestrian accident Claims in New Bedford
New Bedford's working waterfront brings heavy commercial vehicle traffic through residential areas.
- Where your case is filedBristol County Superior Court
- Local high-risk roadsRoute 18, Acushnet Avenue and I-195
- Where victims are treatedSt. Luke's Hospital
Records from St. Luke's Hospital are frequently central evidence in New Bedford pedestrian accident claims, and we obtain and organise them for you at no upfront cost. Massachusetts gives you three years from the date of injury to file suit — see the Massachusetts court system for filing details, and national crash context from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Read more about Massachusetts pedestrian accident claims, or call (401) 288-3888 for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.