When a quiet walk through a familiar Leesburg neighborhood turned into a frightening and disorienting moment, a 33-year-old woman found clarity, compassion, and steady guidance with Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm. Thanks to a referral from another attorney who trusted our experience and approach, she was able to navigate a complex recovery, overwhelming insurance pressures, and months of uncertainty with confidence and support—ultimately reaching a $152,000 settlement.
What Happened
It was an ordinary afternoon in Leesburg, the kind of calm day when people walk for fresh air, run errands, or meet friends nearby. The 33-year-old woman at the center of this case was crossing the intersection at Battlefield Parkway and Balls Bluff Road with a companion. Although the pedestrian signal had been previously damaged and was flashing irregularly, visibility was clear. No vehicles were approaching, and the marked crosswalk gave them the right to proceed safely.
As they reached the middle of the intersection, everything changed in an instant.
A vehicle coming from the opposite direction began a left turn. Instead of staying within its lane, the car traveled over the median and struck both pedestrians, clipping one and forcefully hitting the other, knocking her several feet across the pavement.
For the woman, the impact was sudden and disorienting. She remembers the sound of the collision, the sensation of hitting the ground, and the immediate wave of pain and confusion. Her head pounded, her upper body hurt, and she struggled to understand where she was or what had just occurred.
The driver, shaken and panicked, called 911. Leesburg Town Police arrived quickly, securing the scene and taking statements from those present. Emergency medical personnel evaluated the woman and transported her by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
Early medical assessments confirmed that she had suffered multiple head, neck, and upper-body injuries, along with significant pain, dizziness, and mobility difficulty. She was advised to begin follow-up care and treatment to address the wide range of symptoms affecting her daily life.
The at-fault driver was insured by Liberty Mutual, and the pedestrian carried her own coverage through Allstate. As part of the investigation, our firm later conducted the required DMV CRD-93 request with the appropriate fee to obtain the full report through the state.
A routine neighborhood walk had turned into a life-altering event, leaving a Leesburg woman injured, frightened, and unsure of where to turn next.
How It Felt
In the days following the collision, the physical discomfort was only part of what she faced. Pain radiated through her head and body, simple movements triggered dizziness, and normal activities, reading, driving, lifting light objects, focusing on a task, became difficult or temporarily impossible.
But the emotional impact was just as significant.
She described feeling:
- overwhelmed
- anxious about her future
- frustrated by her limitations
- fearful of lingering symptoms
- unsure how to manage all the new responsibilities suddenly placed on her
The sudden loss of stability was hard. She was used to being independent, active, and capable. Now, she had to plan every action carefully, rest often, and manage unfamiliar medical appointments and follow-up instructions with limited clarity.
What made things even more stressful was the early involvement of insurance companies. The at-fault driver’s insurer, Liberty Mutual, contacted her quickly with questions she struggled to answer while still dealing with pain and disorientation. She felt uncertain, unheard, and worried that her experience was being minimized.
It was at this vulnerable moment that her companion reached out to a trusted colleague, an attorney who had previously worked with Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm. Recognizing the complexity of the situation and the seriousness of her injuries, that attorney recommended she contact our office.
That referral mattered. It meant someone in the legal community recognized she needed high-level support, careful listening, and a Virginia personal injury lawyer with experience in pedestrian injury cases.
Our Approach
When she contacted our firm, the first thing we did was simple but essential: we listened.
She described the collision in her own words. We listened to how she felt physically and emotionally, how her daily life had changed, and how overwhelmed she felt managing pain, medical appointments, and insurance calls all at once.
Her story shaped our approach.
1. Thorough Investigation and Documentation
We secured all available evidence to build a complete and accurate understanding of what happened, including:
- The full report from Leesburg Town Police
- Photographs of the scene
- Details regarding the malfunctioning pedestrian signal
- Information about the crosswalk and median layout
- Statements from her walking companion
- Records obtained through the official DMV CRD-93 request
This investigation confirmed a clear, consistent sequence of events: she entered the crosswalk legally, and the vehicle failed to complete a safe left turn, crossing the median and striking her.
2. Supporting a Complicated Medical Recovery
Although we avoid sensitive medical specifics, the woman faced a wide range of physical challenges requiring continuous care. She attended follow-up evaluations, began therapy for her ongoing symptoms, and monitored her recovery progress closely.
Our team handled the administrative burden:
- organizing records
- tracking her treatment timeline
- ensuring her providers documented her symptoms and limitations
- simplifying communication between offices
This freed her to focus on healing, rather than trying to manage complicated paperwork while in pain.
3. Managing Every Insurance Interaction
From the moment she hired us, she no longer had to answer calls or repeated questions from:
- Liberty Mutual (driver’s insurer)
- Allstate (her own carrier)
We handled it all.
Every statement, every request, and every response was managed carefully and professionally, shielding her from unnecessary stress and preventing misunderstandings during a period when clarity was difficult.
4. Ensuring Her Story Was Understood
Her recovery involved more than treating injuries. It involved:
- disrupted routines
- difficulty focusing
- emotional distress
- interrupted work responsibilities
- limitations on daily independence
- worry about long-term effects
We translated these experiences into a clear, comprehensive narrative supported by proper documentation. The goal was not to exaggerate, but to explain honestly how deeply the collision affected her quality of life.
The Outcome
After steady advocacy, thorough documentation, and months of communication, the case reached a resolution that allowed the Leesburg woman to regain stability and continue her recovery without the financial strain she had feared.
The resolution helped her:
- cover her medical costs
- continue with recommended therapy
- reduce stress during an already overwhelming time
- rebuild physical strength and emotional confidence
But the outcome that mattered most to her was not financial.
It was validation.
She had spent weeks feeling unheard and unsure of herself, until she had a team that recognized her pain, respected her experience, and fought to ensure it was acknowledged.
She expressed relief at finally feeling supported, understood, and guided through a process she once found confusing and intimidating.
Today, she continues to heal, regaining independence and rebuilding her daily routines with far more confidence than in the difficult weeks immediately after the collision.
Why It Matters
Pedestrian collisions are among the most disruptive and frightening types of accidents. Without the protection of a vehicle, people often suffer injuries that affect multiple areas of life — physical, emotional, and financial.
Recovery is rarely simple.
Symptoms are often invisible.
Insurance companies sometimes question what they cannot easily see.
That is why compassionate, thorough representation matters so much.
As a former insurance defense attorney, Jim Parrish understands how insurers evaluate claims and where they may overlook the full human impact of an injury. He uses that insight to advocate for fairness and dignity for people throughout Northern Virginia.
When another attorney refers a client to our firm, as happened in this case, it speaks to something important: trust within the legal community. It means another professional recognized that this injured woman needed a team with the experience, patience, and empathy to guide her through a difficult and emotional journey.
Whether someone needs a Leesburg personal injury lawyer, a Virginia pedestrian accident attorney, or simply someone who will listen and stand beside them during recovery, our mission is the same: to restore stability, dignity, and peace of mind after trauma.
The Heart of Our Work
Every case is about more than paperwork or negotiations. It is about people finding their footing again after an unexpected moment turns their world upside down.
The strength and determination shown by this 33-year-old Leesburg woman remind us why we do what we do: to listen first, support consistently, and advocate with care.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Leesburg or anywhere in Northern Virginia, call 571-229-1800 or visit www.theparrishlawfirm.com for a free and compassionate consultation.
Disclaimer: Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
