The injury rate for pedestrian accidents is far higher than for car accidents. People walking don’t have seat belts, airbags, and crumple zones to protect them if they get hit. Many pedestrians die each year because of accidents caused by negligent drivers.
If a car has hit you or you lost someone in a pedestrian accident, you deserve justice. Simmrin Law Group’s personal injury lawyers in Carson can help you get it through an insurance settlement or a lawsuit. Financial compensation can reduce the burdens you face, and our Carson pedestrian accident attorneys can help you.
Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident to Protect Yourself
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already been to the hospital and facing big medical bills. It’s also possible you’ve given a report to the police. If you haven’t done these yet, do them first. This will create evidence a lawyer can use to prove your damages, and it will protect your health.
Don’t post about the accident on social media, and never speak to any insurance agent besides your own after an accident. The driver’s insurer may try to reach out to you to negotiate a settlement. They’re hoping you’ll take a small amount right away, but you can’t ask for more once you settle.
Instead, call Simmrin Law Group and get pedestrian accident representation. Once you have a lawyer, the insurers and the defendant are forced to talk to us by law instead of you. You get space to focus on recovery while we do the hard work of negotiating for a fair settlement on your behalf.
For a free legal consultation with a pedestrian accident lawyer serving Carson, call (310) 896-2723
What’s a Fair Settlement in a Pedestrian Accident Case?
Sometimes we’re asked what the average settlement value is for a pedestrian accident case, but the truth is that there is no average settlement for any personal injury case. All cases have a unique set of circumstances and must be valued on their own merits.
Instead of seeking an average settlement, Simmrin Law seeks a fair one. A fair settlement covers all of your bills from your accident and gives you adequate compensation for your non-economic damages (e.g., pain and suffering.)
These may be worth much more than you know, so don’t rely on the insurance company to come up with a fair or average amount. Get the amount your case truly deserves by working with our Carson pedestrian accident lawyers.
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Is a Lawyer Necessary to Get Compensation?
You could negotiate with the insurance company yourself for compensation, but it’s not a wise idea. You may not have all the evidence you need to get the complete value of your case, and the insurer’s goal is to pay you as little as possible. If they can get you to do something that could jeopardize your case, they will.
Once you hire a lawyer, the insurers will know that you mean business and want fair compensation. A lawyer gives you access to legal knowledge, shrewd negotiation skills, and the ability to take an insurer or defendant to court.
Going to court is risky, but it’s most risky for the insurer. A judge or jury could demand the insurer to pay you far more than they want to pay, even if it’s the amount you truly deserve. We urge you to contact a Carson pedestrian accident attorney so you don’t get ripped off by an insurer.
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Isn’t Hiring a Lawyer Expensive?
Hiring a personal injury lawyer is not expensive compared to the alternative. Sometimes you can’t afford not to have a lawyer if you want a just outcome. We get paid on a contingency fee basis as well, so anyone of any means can hire our services without paying out of pocket.
What does working for a contingency fee mean?
- You pay nothing unless we help you win your case, and you get compensation
- We only get paid through your compensation
- If you get nothing from your case, you will owe us nothing for our services
If you’re successful, we take a percentage of what you win as our fee and pass the rest to you. We will explain our rates to you during the consultation. Since it is based on a percentage, the amount you pay is proportional.
Any lawyer worth your time can explain how their help will get you more money than you could get on your own, even after the fee. So find out how we can help you get more money from your case by calling our Simmrin Law Group for a free consultation.
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Will I Need to Go to Trial?
Most personal injury cases avoid trial because insurers would prefer to avoid it. Maybe around 5% of cases go to trial. The rest are settled before that happens. So, the odds are good that you will not have to see a courtroom to get compensation.
What usually happens is that the evidence clearly shows who is responsible for the accident, and there’s no sense in arguing about it. Assuming your side is the correct one, once negligence is proven, there will be a period of negotiation between your lawyer and the insurer.
Once negotiations come to a fair settlement value and you agree to it, that settles the matter, and you can get paid for your accident. We can guide you in understanding settlement offers and why one might be fair or not.
Speak With Simmrin Law Group Today
Speak with our Carson pedestrian accident lawyers if you’ve been a victim. You don’t have to suffer financial injury on top of your physical injuries. Get the compensation you need for yourself or on behalf of a deceased loved one by working with us.
All you need to do is call us for a free consultation. During your appointment, we’ll listen to your story and look over any evidence you have, then assess your chances of success and explain how we can help you get more money than you could by facing the insurers alone. Get started now by calling our offices to make an appointment.
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