Legal Insight And Advocacy For Pedestrian Accident Victims

Pedestrians take on a lot of risk when they cross the roads. Whether on foot or bicycle, they have far fewer physical protections available. That means any accident with a car will definitely leave them in worse condition. As a pedestrian accident lawyer, I’ve seen it a lot and want to help.

My name is Melissa Kelley, and I’m an attorney for people in Hampton Roads suffering from injuries. Pedestrians are often in dire need of help recovering from the most painful of conditions. I’m here to provide you with answers and advocacy as you move forward.

A Problem-Solving First Mentality

Injuries heal – maybe not as quickly or without a lot of work – but in many cases, injuries are something you can mostly recover from. But the complications from an injury are forever.

I help clients with those complications:

• Medical costs: The medical bills for significant injuries are a financial ruin waiting to happen. Few individuals have the wealth to withstand the financial burden of a significant injury.
• Suffering: Getting into an accident while crossing the street or riding your bicycle can leave lasting mental scars. It can become a triggering effort to even cross the street in these cases.
• Lost wages: A massive injury requires recovery time, and often that recovery time means you cannot work. The loss of your wages is damage that you can recover.
• Insurance negotiation: The first part of recovery will be finding an agreement with the insurance company. If you can get a good settlement, then that’s great. But it can take a lot of work to get a “good” outcome.

As a litigator, I know how hard to push things to get results in your case. But the first thing I always attempt is to work out the problem. Insurance companies have their own incentives and plans in place, but they can be worked with in many cases.

However, I am not afraid to take your case into a courtroom with the facts if that’s what it comes to.

I Answer Questions As A Pedestrian Accident Attorney And Counselor

When you get an injury, when you need help, the first thing you have is questions. I’ll answer every question you have. Here are the ones my clients often start with:

What are the common causes of pedestrian accidents?

The most common causes are:

• Driver inattention
• Drunk driving
• Poor visibility

In almost all types of pedestrian accidents, from hit-and-run accidents to crosswalks, it is the driver’s lapse that is the main cause.

What should I do if I was hit by a car while riding a bicycle?

The first thing you should do is get medical care. After that, you should call my office to get help securing evidence and maximizing your claim.

Will the driver’s car insurance pay for all of my medical bills?

An at-fault driver’s insurance should pay for your medical bills, but it often takes a lot of work to make sure that happens.

I’m Not Afraid Of Hard Work

Recovering from an injury is hard work, but I’m not afraid of it and neither should you. I’ll be with you as long as necessary to help you move forward. Call my office at or send an email using this form.