Getting hit by a car while walking is terrifying, and the harm is rarely minor. A person on foot has nothing to absorb the impact, so even a low-speed crash may leave lasting injuries and stacks of bills. If a careless driver struck you in Lexington, a Lexington pedestrian accident lawyer at Maze Law Offices helps you hold that driver accountable and pursue fair compensation.
We stand with injured pedestrians and their families across Lexington and Fayette County. From the first call, you talk directly with Chandler Maze, the consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we win your case. Same-day appointments are available.
Call (859) 882-9999 any time, day or night, for a free case review.
You likely have a claim if a driver’s carelessness caused the crash and left you hurt. Kentucky law lets an injured pedestrian pursue compensation from the at-fault driver, and often from insurance you may not even know applies. Understanding the causes of pedestrian accidents can help clarify how driver negligence may affect your claim. A quick, free conversation clears up where you stand and what your options are, with no pressure to act.
Drivers owe people on foot a duty of reasonable care. Speeding, distraction, failing to yield at a crosswalk, or turning without looking may all point to driver fault. When that carelessness injures a pedestrian, the driver may be held accountable for the harm that follows, from the first ambulance ride onward.
Pedestrian injuries tend to be severe, so insurers often push back hard or blame the person who was walking. A Lexington pedestrian accident lawyer gathers the evidence, deals with the insurance company, and answers the blame with facts, so an early low offer does not decide your future.
Talk with a pedestrian accident attorney in Lexington, KY today. Call (859) 882-9999.
Yes. This surprises many people, but a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in Kentucky is generally covered by that vehicle’s no-fault benefits. Under Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Reparations Act, basic personal injury protection, or PIP, pays early medical bills and lost wages regardless of who was at fault.
PIP generally provides up to $10,000 per person for medical costs, lost income, and similar out-of-pocket losses. For an injured pedestrian, that coverage may start paying while the larger claim against the at-fault driver moves forward. It is a lifeline in the weeks right after a crash, when income has stopped but the bills have not, and waiting on a larger settlement is not an option. We help you make the claim and avoid the paperwork mistakes that delay it.
PIP is only the beginning. For a serious pedestrian injury, the losses usually run far past what no-fault covers. A claim against the at-fault driver may pursue the rest, including pain, suffering, and long-term costs. We work to line up every source of recovery that applies to your case, including understanding when an insurance company pays pain and suffering.
Serious pedestrian crashes happen in the everyday places people walk, from busy corridors to quiet crosswalks. Knowing the setting helps our team understand how the crash unfolded and who was at fault.
Common danger spots around Lexington include:
The danger is real and rising. Nationwide, 7,314 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2023, about one every 72 minutes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. Wherever your crash happened in Lexington, from a downtown intersection to a dark stretch of Richmond Road, the same question drives the case: did the driver act with reasonable care?
Usually the driver, but not always, and Kentucky law leaves room for more than one answer. Fault turns on who failed to act with reasonable care, and sometimes both the driver and the pedestrian share it.
No. Even if you crossed outside a crosswalk, you may still recover. Kentucky follows a pure comparative fault rule under KRS 411.182, which reduces a recovery by your share of the blame rather than erasing it. A driver still owes a duty to watch for people on foot and to stop when possible.
Insurers often argue the pedestrian appeared suddenly or was not visible. These claims sound convincing but rarely tell the whole story. Our team gathers the crash report, witness accounts, and any video, then shows what the driver actually did wrong. The person who was hurt does not have to disprove an insurer’s convenient story alone.
The steps taken right after a crash often shape how the claim turns out, while the scene and the evidence are still fresh. Once you are safe and getting medical care, a few actions tend to help most.
Many injured pedestrians find it helpful to:
Taken together, these steps protect the proof your case depends on. If that moment has already passed, do not worry. Our team knows how to rebuild a crash from the police report, medical records, and any nearby camera footage.
An injured pedestrian may pursue compensation for both financial losses and the harder-to-measure harm a crash causes. The value depends on the injuries, the fault, and the available insurance.
A Kentucky pedestrian accident claim may include:
Every case is different, so this list is a starting point, not a promise of any result. Our team gathers the records and pursues the full, long-term cost of what the crash took from you.
Find out what your pedestrian accident claim may involve. Call (859) 882-9999 for a free review.
Because a pedestrian crash involves a motor vehicle, Kentucky generally gives you two years to file a lawsuit. That window usually runs from the date of the crash or the last no-fault payment, whichever is later, under the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act.
Two years passes faster than it sounds, and evidence fades long before it. Traffic camera footage may be recorded over, and witnesses forget details. Reaching a Lexington personal injury lawyer soon lets our team preserve the proof your case depends on and start building it while the trail is fresh. Early action also gives the medical side of your claim time to reflect the true extent of the injury.
This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
An injured pedestrian needs an attorney who treats the case seriously and answers the phone. That is how Chandler Maze works. As a former Kentucky pretrial officer with prior big-firm personal injury experience and statewide court background, he brings genuine courtroom knowledge and a hands-on, direct approach to every client.
Maze Law Offices is the local, personal alternative to the high-volume television firms. Your case gets real attention from a Kentucky attorney who knows Lexington, its roads, and its courts.
A few things set the firm apart:
Nothing up front. Maze Law Offices handles pedestrian accident claims on contingency, so there is no charge for the first consultation and no fee unless we win your case. You take on no financial risk by simply asking where your case stands, and there is no obligation to move forward.
You may still have options after a hit-and-run. Your own auto policy may include uninsured motorist coverage that applies when a driver flees or has no insurance. Police and our own investigation often help identify a driver who fled, and we look for every source of recovery that fits your case, including your own coverage.
You may still recover. Under Kentucky’s comparative fault rule, sharing part of the blame lowers a recovery but does not wipe it out. Even a pedestrian who made a mistake may pursue compensation, with the amount adjusted for their share. It is worth a conversation before you assume otherwise.
It is wiser to speak with a lawyer first. An adjuster may sound friendly while working to limit what the company pays, and an early recorded statement may hurt your claim later. We handle those conversations for you, so a quick call does not cost you down the road, and you never face the insurer’s questions unprepared when pursuing damages in a personal injury lawsuit.
A parent or guardian may pursue a claim for an injured child, and Kentucky law may allow more time to file for a minor. Children are especially at risk near schools, crosswalks, and parked cars. We handle these cases with extra care, and we help your family focus on your child’s recovery while we handle the claim and the insurer. If a driver caused your child’s injuries, a Lexington car accident lawyer can explain your options and the deadlines that apply.
Chandler Maze, Lexington Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
A pedestrian crash leaves more than injuries. It brings medical visits, insurance calls, and worry about work and the future, often all at once. You do not have to carry the legal side alone. Chandler Maze and the team at Maze Law Offices listen first, then lay out a clear plan.
Reaching out costs nothing and comes with no obligation:
Call our Lexington office at (859) 882-9999 whenever you are ready. The sooner we begin, the more of the evidence we save.
Maze Law Offices, 101 West Loudon Ave., Suite 212, Lexington, KY 40508. Serving injured pedestrians in Lexington and Fayette County. Responsible attorney: Chandler Maze. This page is attorney advertising and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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