Located on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Huntingdon Valley offers a mixed suburban and urban feel that encourages walking. Unfortunately, busy roads, construction projects, and even bicycle traffic can pose serious risks to pedestrian safety.
At Kalikhman and Rayz, LLC, we understand just how damaging a pedestrian accident can be. Our Huntingdon Valley pedestrian accident lawyers are here to help you hold the responsible parties fully accountable, so you can receive the compensation you deserve.
Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University. Mr. Kalikhman received his Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law. He has experience in Personal Injury Litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Mr. Kalikhman is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
Arkady “Eric” Rayz, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University. As an undergraduate, Mr. Rayz was a recipient of the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Scholarship and Temple University President’s Scholar Award. Mr. Rayz obtained his Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University, where he was a staff member and editor of the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal.
Mr. Rayz has broad experience in handling matters in federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations.
Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC’s personal injury lawyers are dedicated to securing reasonable compensation and justice for our pedestrian accident clients. We know that you are injured and frustrated, and the last thing you need is to argue with stubborn insurance adjusters.
Our legal team can handle the evidence-gathering, negotiations, and other communication related to your case, so you can focus on healing. We can:
Our team is accustomed to arguing with insurance adjusters and fighting for fair compensation. We answer all calls, document requests, emails, and legal correspondence for you.
Your pedestrian accident may have a clear responsible party. However, we still conduct a thorough investigation of the accident scene to ensure we have sufficient evidence to prove fault.
Unfortunately, some pedestrian accidents are hit-and-runs, which means gathering traffic camera footage, accident reports from the Lower Moreland Township Police Department, witness statements, and other evidence to locate the at-fault party. Our goal is to find out who caused your injuries and obtain the evidence to prove they are responsible for your losses.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we will diligently investigate your pedestrian accident, establish who is responsible, and relentlessly pursue justice and a fair settlement for your losses. We firmly believe that drivers, bicyclists, and other at-fault parties should be held fully accountable for the losses you suffered.
We file your lawsuit within Pennsylvania’s two-year statute of limitations and prepare your case for trial. While many cases settle out of court, pedestrian accidents may be more complicated. They often involve multiple parties and higher damages from severe injuries. Complex claims may go to court, and we are prepared to defend you at the negotiating table and at trial.
Following a pedestrian accident, you may be overwhelmed with physical, mental, and financial challenges. Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC are here to provide the legal guidance you need. While you recover from your injuries, we bring all our extensive knowledge, experience, and resources to your case.
We know that a pedestrian accident is a life-altering experience. Even seemingly minor injuries can result in serious mental and emotional distress. Our team treats every client with honesty, integrity, and respect. We will listen to your story and guide you through each step of the legal process, so you never feel like you are facing your injuries alone.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we strongly believe in keeping our clients informed and educated. We want to arm you with the knowledge you need to make the best decisions for your case. You can always reach us 24/7 with questions about your case. We take the time to explain legal terminology, processes, and procedures, so you never have to wonder where your case stands.
Pedestrian accidents can cause serious injuries that mean hospitalization, surgery, and years of rehabilitation. While you receive treatment, you may lose critical income you need to meet your regular expenses like rent and utilities. Emotional and mental effects of the accident, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can further compromise your quality of life.
We believe you deserve compensation for all the losses you suffered, both tangible and intangible, due to someone else’s negligence. Our pedestrian accident lawyers in Huntingdon Valley can help you seek maximum compensation for your damages, including:
Tragically, pedestrian accident victims often suffer fatal injuries. If you lost someone you love in a pedestrian accident, we can help you seek compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death cases allow the victim’s surviving family members to recover costs related to their loved one’s passing, including burial and funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, loss of support, and pain and suffering. Our sympathetic wrongful death lawyers are here to guide you through the process.
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Pedestrian accidents are rarely straightforward. Sometimes, a motorist or bicyclist who hits a pedestrian will stop and provide their information. Even when the case seems cut-and-dry, insurance companies may try to shift blame or imply the pedestrian was somehow at fault.
In other cases, the at-fault party may be a hit-and-run driver or a construction company responsible for a damaged sidewalk. Our team aims to secure the necessary evidence to find the at-fault party and hold them accountable.
We establish fault by proving the four elements of negligence:
In essence, we must establish that the party that caused the accident had a duty to avoid causing harm, they violated that duty, and you suffered injuries as a result. We must also show how the pedestrian accident they caused resulted in damage, such as medical bills and pain and suffering.
Sadly, many pedestrians are struck by drivers who fail to stop. While you are recovering from your injuries after a hit-and-run, we can liaise with law enforcement, gather footage from nearby cameras, and obtain witness statements to try and identify the at-fault party.
If officers discover the perpetrator, they may pursue a criminal case against them for the hit-and-run. A criminal case will not let you recover damages – we would still need to file a personal injury lawsuit for that. However, we can use evidence from that case to support your claim for damages.
In the event that the hit-and-run driver cannot be identified, we can still work to recover compensation through your own personal injury protection, car insurance, or health insurance carriers.
Sometimes, pedestrians may have contributed to circumstances that resulted in the accident, or drivers will at least attempt to blame pedestrians for the incident. They may claim the pedestrian was acting negligently and is partially at fault for their own injuries.
This is often an attempt to reduce compensation for injured pedestrians or deny it outright. Pennsylvania follows a system of modified comparative negligence, per 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 7102. This means that victims can still claim damages even if they are partly to blame for their injuries. Their damages are reduced in proportion to their percentage of blame. However, if they are more than 50 percent responsible, pedestrians could miss out on compensation altogether.
The Huntingdon Valley pedestrian accident lawyers at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC will make sure to fight for the full range of compensation you are owed.
You have the right to pursue damages if you were harmed by someone’s negligence as a pedestrian. Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC is here to help you seek justice and fair compensation from the parties responsible.
Contact our office today to discuss your case during a free consultation. If we decide to take your case, we will handle the legal work at no upfront costs. We don’t receive payment until we win your case. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
Every attorney on our team has vast experience helping victims of auto accidents, including car accidents and tractor trailer accidents.
Our attorneys will help ensure you receive justice for your auto accident.
If you have experienced a slip and fall somewhere that was not properly marked and received a life altering injury, call our attorneys today.
Injuries like slip and falls can have a lasting impact. Don’t wait.
If you’ve been injured by the negligence of others, you deserve to be compensated and have your rights protected by a personal injury lawyer. Think about how your injury affects your life and the party that is liable for your suffering.
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Yelena Kormov
I had a fantastic experience with this law firm. Their honesty and transparency throughout my personal injury case were truly commendable. They provided clear, straightforward advice and fought diligently on my behalf, and the outcome was beyond my expectations. I highly recommend them for their integrity and exceptional legal skills.
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Great experience with Kalikhman & Rayz. Needed an attorney for a traffic citation, and the situation was handled professionally and promptly with a breeze. He successfully negotiated the citation down to something better on my behalf, and I am so grateful. Communication has been everything. Would 1000% recommend to anybody in need of a trustworthy attorney.
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These guys (and girls) really took care of me. I was involved in a bad accident where the other person was responsible. These people really fought for me and didn’t give up even tho it took awhile. Because of them I was able to get the help I needed at a time when I really needed it. Thank you.
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