If you or someone you love was struck by a careless driver, you deserve more than apologies, you deserve justice. At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, our team knows how devastating pedestrian accidents can be. Since 2005, our award-winning lawyers have combined over 100 years of experience to help thousands of injury victims rebuild their lives.
When you work with a pedestrian accident lawyer in Lower Merion, PA, you gain a fierce advocate who won’t let insurance companies take advantage of you. We fight for full and fair compensation while treating every client with honesty, respect, and compassion. Our firm’s deep local knowledge sets us apart. Each Lower Merion personal injury lawyer at Kalikhman & Rayz understands the roads, intersections, and legal landscape of Montgomery County. Call now for a free consultation.
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.
Lower Merion Township’s busy intersections, residential neighborhoods, and distracted drivers make walking especially risky. Even cautious pedestrians can be struck when drivers speed, fail to yield, or ignore signals. Insurance companies move fast after these crashes — often pushing victims into quick, low settlements before the full cost of medical care and lost income is clear.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we combine personal attention with aggressive advocacy. You’ll always be treated with honesty, respect, and compassion while we take on the hard legal and insurance battles for you. Here’s how our attorneys fight for injured pedestrians:
After an accident, you need a team that takes your injury personally and knows how to fight back when insurance companies try to minimize your claim. At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, our Lower Merion pedestrian accident attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience and a reputation for diligent, award-winning representation. Since opening in 2005, we’ve helped thousands of clients secure the compensation they deserve to rebuild and move forward. Available 24/7, we’re here whenever you need help.
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable people on the road. A single impact from a car, truck, or SUV can cause life-altering injuries — from broken bones and internal bleeding to traumatic brain or spinal cord damage. Recovery is often long, expensive, and emotionally draining.
Township safety data from 2025 shows that although most crashes in Lower Merion aren’t fatal, pedestrians are overrepresented in the most severe incidents. In fact, local reports reveal that walkers face a higher risk of life-changing injury compared to drivers and passengers. At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we fight to ensure you’re compensated for every loss, not just the obvious ones. Depending on your case, you may be entitled to recover damages for:
We know insurance companies work hard to limit payouts. Our attorneys push back to secure the full value of your claim so you can focus on healing, not bills.
Insurance adjusters often seem friendly and helpful at first — but their goal is simple: pay you as little as possible. They may push for a quick settlement before you know the full cost of your injuries, ask for recorded statements to use against you, or even suggest the accident was partly your fault.
That’s important because Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If an insurer can claim you were partly to blame, for example, by crossing outside a crosswalk, your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault. Worse, if you’re found more than 50% at fault, you can’t recover anything.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we know these tactics and push back hard. We gather evidence to prove fault, handle every conversation with insurers, and fight for the maximum compensation you’re entitled to under Pennsylvania law.
A pedestrian accident can change your life in an instant, but you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. The team at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC is ready to stand up to insurance companies, protect your rights, and fight for the compensation you need to recover. If you’re searching for a trusted pedestrian accident lawyer in Lower Merion, PA, our award-winning attorneys are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward rebuilding your future.
In Pennsylvania, most pedestrian accident injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of the accident, according to 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2). This deadline, called the statute of limitations, limits how long victims have to act.
Waiting too long can mean losing the right to compensation, and other circumstances can affect this deadline. Because evidence can disappear and witnesses’ memories fade, it’s wise to contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC as soon as possible after your accident.
Every case is unique. Some pedestrian accident claims settle in a few months when liability is clear and injuries are well-documented. Others may take a year or longer, especially if serious injuries require extended medical treatment or if the insurance company disputes fault. Our attorneys work to resolve claims efficiently while making sure you’re not pressured into a low offer.
Not always. Many pedestrian accident cases are settled through negotiation without going to trial. However, if the insurer refuses to pay what you deserve, our lawyers are fully prepared to take your case to court and fight for a fair verdict.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front, and you owe us nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict we secure for you.
