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Accidents often happen in moments that feel sudden and unavoidable. A walk across the street, a bike ride through town, or a routine errand can turn serious when a driver fails to yield or pay attention to their surroundings. At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we represent pedestrians and cyclists injured by vehicles in Kalispell and throughout Montana with hands-on legal representation that stays personal.
When a vehicle strikes someone on foot or on a bike, the injuries are often severe. Our role is to step in early, protect your rights, and pursue compensation that reflects how the injury has changed your daily life. If you or a loved one was injured as a pedestrian or cyclist, reach out at (406) 727-3550 today to see how we can help.
Pedestrian accidents occur in many everyday settings, from busy intersections to quiet neighborhood streets. In Kalispell, increased traffic, seasonal tourism, and changing weather conditions all raise the risk for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
Drivers may fail to see pedestrians due to distraction, poor visibility, or unsafe speeds. In other cases, drivers misjudge right of way, make unsafe turns, or ignore crosswalks entirely. Even low-speed impacts can cause serious harm when there is no physical protection between a person and a vehicle.
These incidents are not limited to downtown areas. Many pedestrian injuries occur near schools, parking lots, residential roads, and trail crossings.
Pedestrian injury claims take many forms, and each one deserves careful review. At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we represent people injured in a wide range of scenarios, including:
Each case is evaluated based on location, traffic patterns, visibility, and driver behavior at the time of impact.
When a pedestrian or cyclist is struck, the body absorbs the full force of the collision. Injuries often go beyond cuts and bruises and can affect mobility, employment, and independence.
Common injuries include:
Some injuries require ongoing care or lead to permanent limitations, which must be considered when evaluating a personal injury claim. At Conner, Marr & Pinski, we focus on documenting both your immediate injuries and long-term effects, so recovery efforts reflect the full scope of harm.
Many pedestrian injuries result from standard car accidents, while others involve larger vehicles that cause more severe harm. Collisions involving trucks or commercial vehicles often lead to greater force, delayed stopping distance, and more complex liability questions.
In these cases, responsibility may involve not only the driver but also a company or employer connected to the vehicle. Our experience with car accident and truck accident claims allow us to evaluate how vehicle type and usage affect a pedestrian injury case.
Many pedestrian accident cases come down to the right of way. Drivers are expected to yield in marked crosswalks, obey traffic signals, and remain alert for pedestrians and cyclists sharing the roadway.
That said, fault is not always straightforward. Questions may arise about crossing locations, traffic signals, or whether a pedestrian was walking or biking outside a designated area. Even in cases involving jaywalking, injured pedestrians may still have a valid claim under Montana law.
Our approach is to examine how the collision occurred, what the driver could have done differently, and whether reasonable care was exercised in the moment.
Pedestrian accidents fall under personal injury law, which allows injured individuals to seek compensation when someone else’s actions caused harm. These claims may address medical care, lost income, physical pain, and the disruption caused to everyday routines.
Insurance companies often move quickly to limit exposure, especially when a pedestrian is involved. Early statements, incomplete records, or unclear fault assessments can affect how a claim is handled later.
We can help manage communication, gather evidence, and build a claim that reflects what you are truly dealing with after the accident.
As a Montana-based law firm, we understand how local roads, weather, and traffic patterns contribute to pedestrian injuries. We do not treat these cases as routine files. Each one represents a person whose life was interrupted through no fault of their own.
Our clients will work directly with their attorney throughout the case. There is no handoff to out-of-state firms or junior staff unfamiliar with Kalispell pedestrian accident claims.
If you were injured while walking or biking in Kalispell or anywhere in Montana, you deserve legal representation that stays involved in the case. Contact Conner, Marr & Pinski to discuss what happened and learn how we can help pursue accountability and financial recovery after a pedestrian accident.
