Almost all pedestrian accidents involve a car striking a pedestrian. This usually results in injuries like:
Broken bones
Head injuries
Road rash
Spine injuries, possibly leading to paralysis
Scarring
Wrongful death
Most of these injuries are serious enough to require hospitalization and will probably prevent you from working, at least temporarily. A Colonial Heights personal injury lawyer will help you get the compensation you need to pay for your legal bills and make up for lost income.