Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Imagine walking down a crosswalk when all of a sudden a vehicle comes right towards you. Pedestrian accidents could be very scary and may leave victims with severe injuries. According to the World Health Organization, there are around 300,000 fatalities that result from pedestrian accidents each year in the entire world. This is a very alarming number, especially because all these fatalities could have been prevented. In just the United States alone, there are around 7,000 fatalities that result from pedestrian accidents.

If you have become a victim in a pedestrian accident, look no further. Our attorneys are available 24/7 for a case evaluation to review your pedestrian accident case. We know how traumatic and daunting it could be to be involved in such an experience. We are here for you.

If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, our team of compassionate attorneys will help you get the emotional support you need, while also taking charge of the legal process and holding those that caused the accident accountable.

How Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen?

Once a pedestrian accident has happened, there will be many questions asking how this accident happened? Your lawyer will be one of those people. Certainly, there are traffic and pedestrian laws to help avoid such potentially dangerous accidents.

Several things could cause a pedestrian accident, especially on the busy streets of Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Since each pedestrian accident circumstances are different and take place at different streets and crosswalks, we recommend that you contact us so we could review your case specifically.

• Motorists failing to stop at crosswalks
• U-turns made illegally
• Limited visibility because of parked cars
• Pedestrians walking across a busy street at the wrong place
• Pedestrians walking at unmarked crosswalks
• Driving against traffic signals
• Poor weather that affects pedestrian visibility
• Jaywalking
• Right turns at crosswalks
• Driver ignoring pedestrian signs
• Running red lights
• Speeding
• Driving Under the Influence (Intoxicated)
• Texting while driving a vehicle
• Talking on the phone while driving

Injuries from a Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian accidents involve just about any type of vehicle, including buses, trucks, motorcycles, etc. Regardless of the type of car, however, these accidents are bound to lead to severe injuries.

Even a car moving at even the slowest of speeds hitting a pedestrian is going to be impactful and can cause serious personal injuries. As mentioned earlier, the statistics show that many pedestrians are treated each year in emergency rooms for their injuries.

Being hit by a moving vehicle can cause catastrophic injuries or death. Even the most moderate injuries can have a long-term impact on the victim’s life.

The following potential injuries from a pedestrian accident might include:

• Broken bones injury
• Facial injuries
• Dental injuries
• Road rash
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injury
• Death

Even the slightest of these injuries can put a victim out of work, rack up large medical bills, and put them in deep financial debt. Often injuries connected to a pedestrian-vehicle accident need long-term medical care and rehabilitation.

Our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys will piece together exactly what happened to determine the cause of the pedestrian accident, while also holding the responsible parties liable for any damages.

How Can Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Help?

As the victim of a pedestrian accident, there are numerous ways an attorney will help you navigate your life following the accident.

You might find that your accident and healing consume your life and you need someone acting on your behalf. The more quickly you get a personal injury attorney on your case, the better.

From immediately following the accident, through your recovery, they can help to determine fault, navigate damages, and guide and advise along the way.

1. Finding Who Is at Fault for the Accident

Let’s go back to the cause of pedestrian accidents. One of the key elements of a pedestrian case is what caused it. Your attorney will look at the cause to figure out who is at fault for the accident.

They will scour the information from the scene of the accident. They might want to talk to witnesses of the accident, even though the police have already done this. Often people remember, something later that becomes important. This can become potential testimony later in the case. This is why it is important to get as much information as possible when an accident happens and document it all.

The attorney will also look closely at other evidence collected at the scene of the accident. With their expertise, they can figure out how the accident occurred.

The attorney will also evaluate all medical documents connected to the case.

Using these factors helps the attorney to establish who is at fault for the case.

2. Determining Damages and Compensation

If you are the victim you want your expenses related to the accident covered. It’s relatively easy to calculate the total medical costs by looking at bills as they accrue. You can also calculate lost wages because of the accident while you recover.

An attorney will also use many factors to add in damages for your pain and suffering. It’s a little harder to put a number on pain and suffering, and each case is different.

An experienced attorney will be able to look at all the factors in the case to help negotiate this number.

3. Insurance Mediator and Negotiator

An insurance company is going to want you to quickly accept an offer. They are in the business of offering the least amount they can get away with. They don’t want to pay out any more in damages than absolutely necessary.

Many insurance companies will even try to get to the victim before they have legal representation to get them to agree to a quick cash settlement. This is why you want to talk with a personal injury attorney first. Do not accept a cash offer without consulting with your attorney.

An important role your attorney will play is to act as a mediator between you and the insurance company. They will recognize when an offer is too low. Part of their job is to negotiate on your behalf.

4. Determine How to Proceed With Your Case

Often pedestrian accident cases get settled out of court. The two sides can come to an agreement on the settlement amount.

But not always. Your accident attorney will help to advise when it’s a good idea to proceed with the case to court. Because they have been involved with the case from the start, they’ll be able to represent you in the courtroom with all the information they’ve gathered from the onset.

This is another important reason you want an accident attorney as quickly as possible.