If you’ve been struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian, your life has likely changed. From the pain of injuries to the emotional distress caused by the crash, you may still be reeling. When the stress of financial issues, like medical bills and lost income, are thrown into the mix, it becomes quickly overwhelming. If your accident was caused by another’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
The pedestrian accident lawyers associated with the Ed Lake Law Group may be able to help with your recovery. Call us today to find out more.
If you’ve been injured, you should be focused on your recovery. The legal complexities of personal injury claims can add one more stress that keeps you from doing so. A pedestrian accident lawyer can guide your case and fight to get the fair compensation that you deserve.
They can:
Pedestrians can suffer severe injuries following an accident. Injuries may include:
Many of these injuries require significant time for recovery and may also need surgeries or physical therapy as part of the treatment plan. In addition to the medical costs of your injuries, you may also be facing lost income and the physical toll of your pain.
You may be eligible to recover financial compensation for these losses. A pedestrian accident lawyer will look at your full range of healthcare needs, both current and those in your future. They will fight for the maximum compensation that your recovery deserves.
Recoverable losses typically include:
If a loved one passed away due to a pedestrian accident, a wrongful death attorney may be able to help you recover compensation for your family’s loss.
Pedestrian accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence across the United States. In 2021, 60,577 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes in the United States. There were also 7,388 pedestrian fatalities during this same year.
Depending on the state in which your accident occurs, specific laws may affect your ability to recover compensation. Some states, for example, may have contributory negligence laws in place. Under these laws, the amount of compensation you can recover may be lowered if you were partially at fault for your accident.
Additionally, each state has its own statute of limitations. These govern how long you typically have to file a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death lawsuit.
A personal injury attorney will ensure that your case follows all state laws and meets any required legal deadlines.
For a successful personal injury case, we must prove who was at fault for your injuries. We must demonstrate the relationship between you and the at-fault party, how the accident occurred, and the damages you suffered.
While in some cases, this may be relatively straightforward, such as if you were struck by a drunk driver, in others, there can be complications. For example, if you were struck by a car whose brakes failed, then liability may lie with the mechanic or the manufacturer of the car. There may also be multiple at-fault parties or the reasons for the negligence may be less clear.
Some examples of negligence include:
In order to prove that negligence occurred, a personal injury lawyer may gather and analyze evidence, including:
The first thing you should do is ensure that you have no injuries requiring emergency medical care. If you are physically hurt, you should call 9-1-1 immediately. Stay put and don’t move too much. It is best to wait until a trained medical professional can help you.
If it is safe to move, you should move away from traffic and ensure that you are out of harm’s way. If you have chosen not to seek emergency medical care, it is still vital to follow up with a doctor about your injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment of injuries can be essential for shorter recovery times.
Additional steps you should take, if possible, include:
Additionally, don’t admit you were at fault when talking to the insurance companies. Don’t say you feel fine, either. Often, an insurance company will call while you are still recovering, or sometimes even when you are still in the hospital. It’s best to stick to the basic facts and be as brief as possible. If you have retained a lawyer, you can also direct the insurance company to talk to them instead.
Finally, you should also avoid posting about the accident on social media. The insurance companies can use your posts against you.
Fighting for fair compensation can feel like a full-time job, and it’s one you don’t need while recovering from your injuries. A pedestrian accident attorney can fight for you.
Contact the Ed Lake Law Group to get started on your case today.
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