Pedestrians who’ve been victims of accidents have trusted Munley Law’s Allentown pedestrian accident lawyers to fight for their rights and help them obtain compensation. Since 1959, we’ve secured more than $1 billion in damages for those who have been injured by the negligence of others.
Our Allentown personal injury lawyers have received the highest ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania by the National Trial Lawyers, and have been awarded or honored by the American Association for Justice, Best Lawyers, and Irish Legal 100.
When you or someone you love suffers a serious injury from a pedestrian accident, your choice of an accident attorney matters. You want an Allentown pedestrian accident lawyer with the knowledge, resources, and compassion needed to get you the maximum amount of compensation you need following such a devastating accident.
Call Us At 844-686-5397 Why Is it Important to Hire a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Allentown?
A pedestrian accident can leave you dealing with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and, in the worst cases, the loss of a family member. An experienced Allentown pedestrian accident lawyer can help you handle the legal side while you focus on recovery.
Prompt action following the accident can make a difference in the strength of your case. Evidence fades, and witness recollections become less reliable the longer you wait. At Munley Law, we emphasize the importance of swift action after an accident. We advocate for you to immediately seek legal counsel, allowing us to:
- Secure critical evidence
- Interview witnesses while the event is fresh in their minds
- Safeguard your legal rights
Under 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2), Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident, so we’ll need to file your claim within this time frame. To speak with one of our Allentown pedestrian accident lawyers, schedule your free consultation today.
What Can an Allentown Pedestrian Accident Attorney Do for You?
Here is how a Munley Law pedestrian accident attorney can help your claim:
We Handle the Legal Process: Insurance companies, police reports, and litigation can be complicated to navigate on your own. You can focus on getting well while we handle the paperwork, deadlines, and negotiations.
We Maximize Your Compensation: We will identify every category of damages available to you, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress, and fight to recover the full amount.
We Investigate the Accident: We gather witness accounts, traffic camera footage, and accident reports to build your case and identify every party responsible for your injuries.
What Are the Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Allentown?
The causes of pedestrian accidents vary, but driver negligence is the most common factor. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, pedestrian accidents accounted for 15.4% of all traffic crash fatalities in 2024. 72% of the total pedestrian fatalities occurred in nine of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. Lehigh County was one of those nine counties. Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
Distracted Driving – Eating while driving, putting on makeup, texting, getting directions, scanning for spaces in a parking lot, or even speaking with a passenger are all types of distracted driving that we do on a normal basis. Unfortunately, with the rise of technology, distracted driving has become more and more prevalent in today’s society. When a driver takes their eyes off the road for even one second, this can result in a deadly crash with a pedestrian.
Speeding – The faster you go, the more difficult it will be to stop your vehicle in a moment of emergency. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 29% of all crash fatalities in 2023 were due to excessive speeding. Not only is it more difficult to stop, but the force of the impact increases dramatically.
Failure to Yield – Pedestrians do have the right of way on our roadways, but many drivers either ignore this fact or don’t know the law. So when a pedestrian is getting to cross at a crosswalk, it is the responsibility of the driver to stop and let the pedestrian cross. Failure to do so can result in a tragedy.
Failing to Signal While Turning – Using your signal alerts not only other drivers on the road but also pedestrians that you plan to turn. However, if a pedestrian starts to cross thinking a car is going one way instead of turning because the turn signal was used, there could be a significant crash.
Driving While Under the Influence – Even one single beverage can affect a driver’s perception and reaction time. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only dangerous, but it’s against the law—our Allentown drunk driving accident lawyers regularly see tragic outcomes from impaired driving.
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What Damages Can You Claim in an Allentown Pedestrian Accident Case?
A pedestrian accident can be a catastrophic and life-changing event. In addition to the pain you have suffered, you may also have significant medical bills and be unable to work. The financial damage can be as difficult to recover from as the physical damage. As the victim of a driver’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to bear these costs on your own. An Allentown pedestrian accident attorney can help you recover compensation for economic damages, including:
- Ambulance bills
- Hospital bills
- Surgeries
- Lost wages
- Lost earning power
- Adaptive equipment
- other financial losses caused by your injuries
You can also receive financial compensation for the intangible ways your accident has affected your life. Non-economic damages include things like:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
Naturally, non-economic damages are more complicated to calculate. This is why it is important to have an experienced injury lawyer on your side. Your attorney will work with financial and economic experts to calculate the full extent of your damages and negotiate the highest possible settlement for you.
The value of your claim will depend on a variety of factors, including the extent and severity of your injuries, especially in cases involving serious conditions like spinal cord injuries, future medical treatment you will require, your income and ability to continue working, the impact of your injuries on your daily life, the available insurance coverage, and more. To get a better idea of how much compensation you should expect, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at Munley Law to schedule a free case review.
Never Accept a Settlement Without Speaking to a Personal Injury Lawyer
After a serious accident leaves you injured, it can be tempting to resolve the insurance claim and get a payment as soon as possible. However, it’s important that you don’t let the insurance company take advantage of your vulnerable state.
Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurance, and do not accept any settlement offer without speaking to a lawyer. In many cases, you waive your right to seek additional compensation by accepting an offer. An experienced lawyer can handle the insurance company for you and ensure you receive a fair settlement.
How Does Insurance Work in an Allentown Pedestrian Accident Claim?
Insurance in a pedestrian accident case can be complicated—our Allentown personal injury FAQs break down coverage questions in plain language. In Pennsylvania, if you were hit by a car as a pedestrian but you have your own car insurance policy, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage will help to pay your medical bills. Pedestrians who were hit by a car will enjoy the benefits of full tort, regardless of their policy’s tort option. This means you are not limited as to the amount of compensation you can seek for your pain and suffering. If you do not have your own policy, but you live with a relative who does, you may be covered by their insurance.
If you do not have your own insurance coverage, or if your damages exceed the amount covered by your own protection, you can seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance.
A personal injury lawyer with experience handling pedestrian cases can help you navigate the insurance landscape and get you the compensation you need.
Allentown Pedestrian Accident FAQs
Can I Still File a Personal Injury Claim if the Driver Fled the Scene in Allentown?
While it is against the law for a driver to flee the scene of an accident, unfortunately, it is not uncommon. If the driver who hit you or your family member left the scene of the collision, you do still have options. First, an experienced Allentown personal injury attorney, along with local law enforcement, can help track down the at-fault driver. If the driver is located, they may face criminal charges as well as civil liability. If the driver cannot be located, you still have options—our Allentown hit-and-run accident lawyers can guide you through uninsured motorist claims. This is when you would seek compensation from the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own auto insurance policy, if you have one. Each case is different; there may be additional sources of compensation available to you, depending on the unique circumstances of your accident.
Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in the Lehigh Valley?
According to the city of Allentown, PA, traffic regulations, pedestrians should always use a crosswalk whenever possible and should only cross the road at signaled intersections. When a pedestrian crosses the street in a crosswalk, drivers must yield. Whenever a vehicle stops at a marked crosswalk or intersection to let a pedestrian cross, no operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall pass the stopped vehicle. Pennsylvania pedestrian laws also state that pedestrians should not leave the curb to cross at controlled intersections unless directed by a police officer, unless they have the green or GO traffic signal at intersections without pedestrian signals, or unless they have the WALK signal at intersections with pedestrian signals.
Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a crosswalk at an intersection or marked crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
How Often Do Pedestrian Accidents Occur in Allentown?
Urban areas like Allentown, Easton, and Bethlehem see significantly higher rates of pedestrian crashes than rural communities, and the accident trends in Allentown are moving in the wrong direction.
According to PennDOT, high-injury crashes in Allentown nearly doubled between 2019 and 2023, rising from 37 to 72. Pedestrians and cyclists accounted for nearly a third of the 284 high-injury crashes recorded over that period, despite representing just 7% of all crashes citywide. When a crash turns serious in Allentown, a pedestrian is often the one who pays the price.
In February 2025, Allentown City Council adopted a Safe Streets for All Action Plan identifying the corridors where this risk is most concentrated. Hamilton Street and Hamilton Boulevard rank as the second most dangerous high-injury corridor in the city. Just 6% of Allentown’s roads account for roughly half of all fatal and serious-injury crashes, and Hamilton Street is among them.
If you were struck by a vehicle in Allentown, contact Munley Law for a free consultation.
How Much Time Do I Have to File My Pedestrian Crash Case in an Allentown Court?
Generally, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your pedestrian crash case in an Allentown court, as per 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2). This is called “statutes of limitations.” Different kinds of cases have different statutes of limitations. The way a court measures statutes of limitations can also depend on the kind of case. In Pennsylvania, most pedestrian injury cases are classified as personal injury cases. However, if the victim died from their injuries, the case may also be tried and classified as a wrongful death lawsuit.
Statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Allentown and throughout Pennsylvania: When the case includes personal injury claims, the statute of limitations is two years. This “clock” that counts down the two years begins on the date of the accident.
Statute of limitations for wrongful death cases throughout Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania’s wrongful death statute of limitations is also two years, much like other cases. However, the two-year period for wrongful death lawsuits begins on the date the victim died. That does mean, though, if the victim dies on the date of the accident, the statute of limitations for the personal injury and wrongful death claims is the same: two years from the accident date. However, if a pedestrian survives the accident but later dies from the injuries or complications, the statute of limitations for the personal injury and wrongful death claims will be different dates.
There is a lot happening after an accident, and two years sounds like a long time. But do not delay in bringing your case to an attorney. To maximize the compensation you may receive, there is a lot of investigative work for your lawyer to do. To give personal injury lawyers the best chance to recover maximum compensation for you, by giving them enough time to prepare a winning case. Call a pedestrian injury lawyer at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys for a free consultation today.
Why Choose Our Allentown Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
Who you choose matters. At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, the nation’s leading personal injury law firm, we will show you why.
Our Allentown Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Have Recovered Millions for Injured Clients
Our results speak for themselves. When a case reaches Munley Law, we pursue every avenue of accountability, not just the driver, but every party whose negligence contributed to the crash.
A 15-year-old boy was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when a commercial driver ran a red light and struck him. The impact left him with a traumatic brain injury, permanent vision loss, cognitive impairment, and lasting damage to his motor function. Munley Law investigated the driver’s record and found a pattern of complaints his employer had ignored, including prior accusations of distracted driving and falling asleep at the wheel. We brought claims against both the driver and the company, holding the employer accountable for putting a dangerous driver back on the road. The family recovered $20 million.
If you were struck by a vehicle in Allentown, contact Munley Law to discuss your case at no cost.
We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win Your Personal Injury Case
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we deliver the highest-quality legal representation for pedestrian accident victims.
In fact, we will put our money where our mouth is. Under our “contingency fee” model, we promise that if we fail to negotiate a settlement you approve of or win you an award at trial, then we won’t get paid a penny.
As an added bonus, rest assured, we will never send you a bill while we are fighting your case. On the contrary, we will pay all the costs of taking on your case to a winning verdict or settlement out of our own pocket. At the end, we’ll simply deduct this amount from your winning settlement or jury award. If you don’t get paid, you’ll walk away owing us absolutely nothing.
Our Lawyers are Routinely Honored for Their Expertise
Our Allentown pedestrian accident lawyers are routinely honored for their expertise, service to clients, and contributions to the legal profession.
Best Lawyers named Marion Munley Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation, while the National Trial Lawyers named J. Christopher Munley to the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers list. All our partners have been named to the Irish Legal 100 list.
In addition, Daniel and Caroline Munley won Martindale-Hubbell’s Platinum Client Champion and Silver Client Champion awards, respectively.
See the difference a pedestrian accident lawyer from Munley Law makes in your Allentown pedestrian injury case. Schedule your free consultation right away.
James Christopher Munley
James Christopher Munley is a committed and accomplished pedestrian accident attorney. During his time advocating for injured pedestrians nationwide, Chris has helped win substantial settlements and verdicts for pedestrian accident victims, with notable cases reaching $2 million, $2.8 million, and a $3.5 Million jury verdict for a pedestrian hit by a truck. Chris has won numerous awards from across the legal space, including being named as a Lawdragon “500 Leading Lawyers in America” and being named a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers since 2005.
Reviewed by Bernadine Munley, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law, on April 27, 2026.
