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Putting Your Healing First:
Dedicated Attorneys for Pedestrian Accident Victims
At Abogados de Accidentes Ahora, we have a talented team of lawyers with over eight years of experience in pedestrian accident cases. We have successfully recovered significant settlement awards for pedestrian accident victims and fought relentlessly for justice on their behalf.
Insurance companies often use aggressive and unfair tactics to avoid paying victims the compensation they deserve. Our team has the expertise and resources to stand up to these companies and negotiate for a maximum settlement or win in court.
Without a skilled pedestrian accident lawyer, victims and their families can waste valuable time and money with no results to show for it. That’s why it’s crucial to have legal representation to ensure you receive the compensation you’re entitled to.
If you or a loved one needs legal advice following a pedestrian accident, our team is here to listen, understand, and guide you. We have offices throughout the Southwest to provide convenient access to our services. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Pedestrian Accident:
Steps to Take After the Crash
When involved in a pedestrian accident, knowing the steps to protect your well-being and legal rights is crucial. From ensuring immediate safety to gathering evidence and seeking assistance from a pedestrian accident lawyer, understanding the proper actions to follow can make a difference in how you recover from the accident.
Ensure Your Safety
First and foremost, move to a safe location to avoid further harm. If you’re unable to move, try to signal for help or ask someone nearby for assistance.
Get Medical Attention
Even if you don’t believe your injuries are severe, it’s essential to get medical attention promptly. Some injuries may not be immediately apparent, but a medical professional can assess your condition and provide necessary treatment.
Contact the Police
Call the police or emergency services to report the accident. They will document the incident and create an official report, which may be valuable for insurance claims and legal proceedings.
Gather Information
Collect important details from the scene, including the driver’s name, contact information, license plate number, and insurance details. If there were witnesses, try to obtain their contact information as well. This information will be invaluable to pedestrian accident lawyers.
Collect Evidence
Take photos or videos of the accident scene, capturing any visible injuries, property damage, skid marks, traffic signs, or relevant road conditions. This evidence can be helpful for insurance claims or legal purposes.
Preserve Evidence
Keep any clothing or personal items that may have been affected during the accident. Also, maintain copies of medical records, bills, and other related documents. As much evidence as possible will be beneficial to your pedestrian accident lawyer.
Notify Insurance Companies
Report the accident to your insurance company and the driver’s insurance company as soon as possible. Provide them with the necessary information and cooperate with their investigation. However, be careful of what is shared, and do no admit fault.
Consult an Attorney
Consider seeking legal advice from an experienced pedestrian accident attorney. They can guide you through the legal process, protect your rights, and help you pursue legal action.
Did you know?
You do not have to be a legal resident of the United States to receive compensation for personal injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents.
SEEKING COMPENSATION:
POTENTIAL DAMAGES YOU MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR
Injury victims may claim various damages depending on the specific circumstances of the pedestrian accident case. You could seek compensation for the following:
Medical Expenses: The costs of medical treatment, including hospital bills, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical care can be compensated. Many victims of pedestrian collisions experience severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, or fatal injuries. Thus, we encourage them to pursue a personal injury claim and obtain financial recovery.
Lost Wages: This is reimbursement for the income lost due to missed work during the recovery period, including past and future lost earnings.
Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages intended to compensate for the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish of a catastrophic injury caused by the accident fall under this category.
Emotional Distress: This includes compensation for psychological or emotional trauma experienced as a direct result of the accident, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Disability and Impairment: These types of damages are awarded for long-term or permanent disabilities, impairments, or limitations that impact the victim’s ability to carry out daily activities or enjoy life as before the accident. Example: A pedestrian hit by a negligent driver suffers severe leg injuries, resulting in permanent nerve damage and limited mobility. They experience ongoing pain and difficulty with daily tasks and cannot participate in activities they once enjoyed. The disabilities also impact their ability to work, causing financial losses.
Loss of Consortium: In cases where the accident resulted in a loss of companionship, affection, or intimacy with a spouse or partner, the victim or their family may seek damages for this loss.
Property Damage: Compensation for the repair or replacement of personal property damaged or destroyed in the accident, such as clothing, electronic devices, or mobility aids is classified as property damage.
Punitive Damages: In cases where the negligent driver’s actions were particularly reckless or intentional, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior in the future.
WHAT IS A
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIM?
A pedestrian accident claim is a legal process that seeks to obtain compensation for victims injured or killed in an accident involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. The claim is typically filed against the party who was at fault for the accident, such as the driver of the car, and it seeks to hold them responsible for the damages caused to the victim.
Making a pedestrian accident claim involves gathering evidence, assessing damages, negotiating with insurance companies, and potentially pursuing legal action in court. The ultimate goal of a pedestrian accident claim is to obtain a settlement or verdict that provides fair compensation for the victim’s injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
Responsibility
Pedestrian accidents can be complicated to determine who is responsible. Drivers should be careful not to hit pedestrians, and pedestrians should follow traffic laws. Factors determining liability include the driver’s duty of care, negligence, and comparative fault. Understanding these factors is vital for understanding who is responsible for pedestrian accidents.
Negligence: In the context of pedestrian accidents, drivers have a duty of care to act reasonably and safely on the road, which includes watching out for pedestrians and taking appropriate measures to avoid hitting them. Negligence is a breach of that duty of care; it occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care and causes harm to another person. In other words, negligence is a failure to meet the duty of care and can be the basis for legal liability in pedestrian accident cases.
Comparative fault: In some cases, both the driver and the pedestrian may be partially at fault for an accident. For example, if a pedestrian was jaywalking or crossing against a traffic signal, they may be found to have contributed to the accident. In such cases, both the driver and the pedestrian might share some of the blame, and the amount of money the driver has to pay for damages might be reduced.
At Abogados de Accidentes Ahora, we understand the difficult time you are going through after an accident, and we believe you must know your rights to obtain the compensation you and your loved ones are entitled to.
Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every seven minutes, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident, and every two hours, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident.
Pedestrian accidents account for 3% of injuries in traffic collisions and 14% of deaths in traffic collisions.
Pedestrian fatalities have risen 51% since reaching their nadir in 2009 and account for 17% of crash deaths, as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
In addition, the IIHS found that rates of pedestrian fatalities in motor vehicle crashes per 100,000 people are highest for people aged 70 and older.
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Did you know?
According to some recent studies, Hispanics are more likely to be victims of pedestrian accidents than other groups.
HOW ARE PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
SETTLEMENTS CALCULATED?
Accident lawyers should consider the following factors to calculate pedestrian accident settlements that are fair and reflect the severity of the damage:
- The severity of your injuries: More serious injuries warrant higher compensation.
- Lost income: If your injuries prevent you from working, you are entitled to compensation for your lost income.
- Type of medical treatment: The type of medical treatment you require, such as chiropractic care or acupuncture, can also impact the compensation you receive.
- Impact on daily life: Compensation for pain and suffering is difficult to quantify, but it is a crucial component of the settlement.
- Time to recover: If your injuries take a long time to heal or result in permanent damage, the settlement amount may be higher.
- Impediments to everyday life: If the accident has left you with barriers that make it difficult to resume your day-to-day life or work at the same level or profession, you may also be entitled to compensation for these losses.
Statute of Limitations: Time Limits for Legal Action
In the US, personal injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which imposes a deadline for filing a claim. In California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada, claims must be filed within two years from the accident date. In Washington, the time limit is three years.
If a government entity, such as a city bus, injured you, you have only six months (180 days) to file a claim for damages. Missing this deadline can prevent you from filing an injury claim.
Working with an attorney is essential to completing all critical deadlines when filing a claim.
If a pedestrian accident results in death, a family member or spouse can file a wrongful death lawsuit. The time limit for filing a claim is two years from the date of the victim’s death.
In conclusion, we recommend that you begin the claim process as soon as possible to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Our experienced attorneys can represent you and help you navigate the legal system. Contact us to schedule your free consultation today.
SHOULD I HIRE A
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY?
If you were involved in a pedestrian accident, you might wonder whether or not it’s worth hiring an attorney to help with your case. Here are several reasons why you should hire a pedestrian accident lawyer.
Determining Liability in a Pedestrian Accident
When it comes to a pedestrian accident, determining liability can be a complex and challenging process. Insurance adjusters will often deny that the driver was responsible to avoid paying you a settlement. That’s why it’s crucial to have a pedestrian accident attorney on your side.
Investigations
An experienced attorney and their team will help you conduct an investigation, talk to witnesses, obtain police records, request medical records, and more. This thorough investigation can help determine who was at fault.
Strategies and Experience
A skilled attorney with experience in pedestrian accidents will know the best strategies to defend you against the insurers’ tactics. An attorney can help you obtain the maximum compensation you deserve.
Bargaining Power
Insurance adjusters are looking for ways to avoid paying out a settlement. With an experienced attorney negotiating on your behalf, you’ll have the bargaining power to secure the best possible settlement for your pain and suffering.
Representation in Court
Suppose negotiations fail or the insurance company denies fault. In that case, your attorney will represent you in court to ensure you have the legal representation you need to get the compensation you deserve.
For all these reasons and more, give us a call and tell us about your case. Leave the work in our hands, and devote your time to your recovery.
In 2015, nearly 130,000 pedestrians had to be admitted to hospital emergency rooms due to being hit by a car. Approximately 5,000 pedestrians died in such collisions. These figures demonstrate that pedestrians are, without question, the most vulnerable population on the streets.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
How difficult is it to prove fault in a pedestrian accident?
Proving fault in a pedestrian accident can be difficult because it often comes down to the specific circumstances of the accident. Factors that may affect liability for an accident include the weather conditions, the time of day, and the visibility of the pedestrian. In addition, determining fault may involve a complex analysis of traffic laws and regulations.
In general, pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks and other designated areas. However, they still must exercise reasonable care for their safety. Drivers also have a duty to exercise reasonable care and must obey traffic laws and signals. When a car strikes a pedestrian, the driver is often presumed to be at fault. Still, this presumption can be rebutted if there is evidence that the pedestrian was acting negligently or recklessly.
To prove fault in a pedestrian accident case, gather evidence from the accident scene, such as pictures of skid marks or witness statements. Also, consult with experts, such as accident reconstruction specialists or medical professionals.
An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help navigate the complex legal procedures of proving fault and obtaining compensation for your injuries.
How much is a pedestrian accident claim worth?
The average settlement amount awarded to a pedestrian struck by a car varies greatly. Settlement amounts depend on many factors, including the severity of the injuries and whether the pedestrian is found to be at fault. Generally speaking, the average injury settlement for a pedestrian struck by a car can range from $15,000 to $75,000 for minor injuries such as whiplash or a broken bone. The settlement payment can increase to $500,000 or more than $1 million for more serious injuries, such as spinal cord damage or traumatic brain injury. While the figures mentioned above are within the range of possible outcomes, they should not be perceived as the standard in every case.
How are pedestrian accident settlements paid out?
After a pedestrian accident claim is awarded, the first step is to collect the settlement or judgment begins. Once the settlement or judgment amount is collected, the attorney will deduct any legal fees and expenses before distributing the remaining amount to the client.
It’s important to note that if there are unpaid medical bills, they will need to be paid out of the settlement or judgment. In many cases, the client’s attorney negotiates with medical providers, such as hospitals or doctors, to reduce the amount of the client’s outstanding medical bills.
Finally, the client will receive the remaining settlement or judgment funds.
Why Choose Abogados de Accidentes Ahora for Your Pedestrian Accident Claim?
Abogados de Accidentes Ahora is a highly respected law firm specializing in pedestrian accidents, with offices in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, and Texas. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to helping accident victims get the compensation they deserve.
We have earned a reputation as one of the region’s top pedestrian accident law firms, with a track record of successful settlements and jury verdicts. Our attorneys are passionate about helping others, and we have won millions of dollars for our clients over the years.
When you choose Abogados de Accidentes Ahora to handle your pedestrian accident claim, you can be confident that you have skilled and compassionate advocates on your side.
What should you do after a pedestrian accident?
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if you think your injuries are minor.
- Call the police to report the accident and ensure a police report is filed.
- Collect information from the driver, including their name, contact information, and insurance details.
- Take photos of the accident scene, including any damage to the vehicle and your injuries.
- Gather contact information from any witnesses to the accident.
- Contact a pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights and help you pursue compensation for your injuries.
- Do not speak to the driver’s insurance company or sign documents before consulting with your attorney.
GET HELP TODAY
Our lawyers specialize in pedestrian accidents, and we have offices throughout the Southwest. Contact us to schedule your free case assessment.
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ABOGADOS DE ACCIDENTES AHORA
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Abogados de Accidentes Ahora, a trusted Hispanic law firm, has been dedicated to assisting pedestrians hit by cars for over 13 years. We understand the immense impact and challenges that arise from such accidents, and we are here to support you every step of the way. With a remarkable 98% success rate, our experienced team of bilingual lawyers and staff is uniquely positioned to cater to the special needs of the Hispanic community. Contact us today for compassionate legal representation to ensure your needs are taken care of, and your rights are protected.
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