Pedestrian & Bicycle Accident Attorneys in Northern Virginia
On Foot or on a Bike, You Had No Protection. We Stand Up for You.
A person on foot or a bike has no protection against a vehicle. We stand up for injured pedestrians and cyclists and the families who depend on them, across Northern Virginia.
No Steel, No Airbags
When a Vehicle Hits a Person, the Person Pays
No Crumple Zone
A person on foot or a bike absorbs the full impact
2 Years
Virginia deadline to file
1% Bars All
Contributory negligence can wipe out a claim
Sources: Code of Virginia § 8.01-243; Virginia contributory negligence doctrine.
When a multi-ton vehicle strikes a person walking or biking, there is nothing to absorb the force but the body. The injuries are severe, and the driver’s insurer often tries to shift blame to the victim for crossing wrong or not being visible. In Virginia, that blame-shifting can be fatal to a claim.
Hit While Walking or Riding? The Blame Game Starts Fast.
A pedestrian or cyclist struck by a car faces some of the most serious injuries in any crash, and one of the hardest fault fights. Drivers and their insurers are quick to say the victim darted out, crossed against the light, or wore dark clothing.
We investigate what actually happened: the crosswalk, the signal timing, the driver’s speed and attention, and the witnesses. In Virginia, where any shared fault can bar recovery, controlling that narrative with evidence is the whole game.
We represent injured pedestrians and cyclists and the families who depend on them, pursuing the full cost of catastrophic injuries and holding careless drivers accountable.
Schedule a ConsultationWhen to Call Us
- ✓ You were hit by a vehicle while walking or biking
- ✓ The driver claims you stepped or rode into traffic
- ✓ You suffered serious fractures, head, or internal injuries
- ✓ A loved one was killed or gravely hurt as a pedestrian
- ✓ The insurer is blaming you for being hard to see
- ✓ You need someone to prove the driver was at fault
What We Handle
Pedestrian & Cyclist Cases We Handle
We prove the driver’s fault and pursue the full cost of severe injuries.
Crosswalk Collisions
Pedestrians struck while crossing where they had the right of way.
Failure to Yield
Drivers who never slowed for a person in their path.
Cyclist Strikes
Riders hit by turning, merging, or door-opening drivers.
Distracted Driving
A driver on a phone who never saw the person ahead.
Hit-and-Run
When the driver flees, we pursue uninsured motorist coverage.
Catastrophic & Fatal
The most severe injuries and the families left behind.
Why Injured Pedestrians and Cyclists Choose Us
We Control the Narrative
We replace the darted-out story with evidence of what the driver actually did.
We Investigate the Scene
Signals, crosswalks, sightlines, and witnesses tell the real story.
We Beat the Fault Trap
Virginia punishes any shared blame. We build the record to protect you.
We Value Severe Injury
These crashes cause lasting harm. We account for the full, long-term cost.
What to Expect
How Working With Us Begins
1
Free Consultation
Tell us what happened. We listen, explain the legal theory that fits, and lay out your options, at no cost.
2
Investigate & Build
We gather evidence, secure records, consult experts, and document the full extent of your injuries and losses.
3
Demand & Negotiate
We present a documented demand and negotiate hard, refusing the lowball offers insurers count on you to accept.
4
Settle or Try It
We push for a full recovery and are fully prepared to take your case to a jury if that is what justice requires.
Attorney Insight
“When a car hits a person, the driver almost always has the same first move: the pedestrian came out of nowhere. Sometimes that is a real defense. Far more often it is an excuse for not paying attention. My job is to find out which, using the signal timing, the point of impact, the driver’s speed, and the witnesses who saw it. In Virginia, where a sliver of blame can end a claim, a pedestrian or cyclist cannot afford to let the driver’s version stand unchallenged. We make sure it does not.”
Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Founder, Shin Law Office
Common Questions
Answers Before You Call
The driver says I stepped into traffic. Can I still recover?
Possibly, but you must be careful. Virginia’s contributory negligence rule can bar recovery for any fault, so we investigate the signals, the crosswalk, and the driver’s conduct before you concede anything.
Do pedestrians always have the right of way?
Not always, and the rules depend on the location and signals. We analyze exactly where and how the crash happened to establish the driver’s duty and breach.
I was biking without all the recommended gear. Does that matter?
The central question is whether the driver was negligent. Gear can be raised, but it does not excuse a driver who failed to yield or pay attention.
What if the driver fled the scene?
You may be able to recover through your own uninsured motorist coverage. We help you pursue that protection and investigate to identify the driver.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years in Virginia, with exceptions. Acting early protects the scene and signal evidence these cases rely on.
What does it cost?
The consultation is free and these cases are handled on contingency, so there is no upfront fee.
You Had No Protection. Now You Have an Advocate.
Do not let a careless driver blame you for their mistake. We prove what happened and fight for the full cost of your injuries. Serving Northern Virginia.
Prefer to talk now? Reach Anthony I. Shin, Esq. at 571-445-6565.
Based in Loudoun County and serving clients across Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, we know that when everything’s on the line, the right attorney doesn’t just make a difference, they determine the outcome.
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