You can follow all the pedestrian traffic rules correctly and still get in an accident because of another driver’s negligence. Pedestrian accidents and fatalities have been on the rise across the country for years now, but victims can get compensation for their injuries with the help of a lawyer.
If you were hit by a vehicle while walking, it’s time to contact the Escondido personal injury lawyers at Simmrin Law Group. With a free consultation, you’ll learn your options for compensation and get advice on how to proceed with your case so you can get justice.
Common Injuries After Pedestrian Accidents
Any injury after an accident could be eligible for compensation, but pedestrians face some common injuries after they’ve been hit. These include:
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injury and concussion
- Scrapes and bruises
- Broken bones
- Organ damage
- Scarring
There is also a high chance of death in pedestrian accidents. If you are facing the loss of a loved one after a pedestrian accident, call us right away. Our team can help you get a wrongful death claim started so you don’t have to face financial harm along with your emotional harm.
It’s vital to go to a doctor as soon as possible after your accident, even before calling a lawyer. Seeing a doctor early is the best way to detect hidden injuries and prevent further damage to your health. It also creates a medical record that proves your injuries. We can use that to maximize your settlement.
What Damages Can I Claim After a Pedestrian Accident?
Any financial harm you’ve suffered can become part of your accident claim, along with many non-economic damages like pain and suffering. However, all damages must be proven by evidence. Hiring an Escondido pedestrian accident lawyer gives you an ally for finding and preserving evidence you need to prove damages like:
- Current and future medical bills
- Lost wages and lost economic opportunities
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages in fatal cases
The amount you’re owed could be much more than you think, and it’s almost certainly more than what an insurance might try to give you before you talk to a lawyer. Insurance companies frequently give lowball settlements and encourage victims to take them before they see a lawyer.
Once you accept, you can’t get more money later if it wasn’t enough. So make sure you’re getting the full value of your case by contacting Simmrin Law Group for help.
How do I Win My Pedestrian Accident Case?
Whether you’re submitting a claim to an insurer or suing someone, there are things you must prove to win compensation for your claim. These are:
- Were they there and could have been responsible? (Duty of care)
- Did they do something that put you in danger? (Breach of duty)
- Were you hurt, and how? (Damages)
- Did their actions directly cause your injury? (Causation)
Their negligent act doesn’t have to be a big one to count. As long as they did something unreasonable that caused an accident and your injuries, you can hold them responsible. However, the insurance companies may try to fight back against your claim so you need a lawyer to help you.
By hiring an Escondido pedestrian accident lawyer from Simmrin Law Group, you can stop worrying about how to handle the insurance company and your compensation. We’ll take care of it for you by fighting to get you the most possible. You have enough on your plate managing your recovery, so let our legal team help you out.
Could My Case Take a While?
The time to finish a case depends on many things. If there is a settlement offer on the table, your case ends as soon as both sides agree to settle for that amount. A lawyer may advise you on whether or not it’s a good offer, but the control is in your hands.
If your case needs to go to trial, then you should be prepared to wait. Going to trial means that you have to work with the court’s schedule and the procedures of trial. These can extend your case by many months, but a trial may be the only way to get the justice you need.
If an insurer comes to you with a settlement offer, it’s not worth it to take it immediately. Let a lawyer find out if you’re really getting what your case is worth. A few weeks of negotiation could put you in a far better financial position after you settle even after paying for our help.
Will I Owe You Money Upfront?
You may worry that hiring a lawyer is going to cost you a lot of money, which can make a low settlement tempting. While some types of lawyers require a large fee before starting work, that’s not the case with personal injury lawyers. Instead, we work on a contingency fee system.
We only get paid if you win your case with our help. If you lose and get nothing, you owe us nothing. We require no upfront fee and no fee for our services until that happens. So what happens if you win?
When you agree to work with us, the contract will state a percentage of your compensation we’ll take as our fee. A percentage makes it fair for you and us. Furthermore, we can only get paid through your compensation. So if you only get a tiny amount of compensation, there won’t be a big bill from us. Everyone deserves personal injury representation, and this is the fairest system to do so.
Contact an Escondido Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Now
If you’ve been the victim of a pedestrian accident and live in Escondido or anywhere else in the Los Angeles area, don’t wait. Call Simmrin Law Group now to learn how our lawyers can get you the money you deserve after your accident.
You do not have to be out of the hospital before you call us. We know your recovery may be long, so the sooner you call us, the sooner we can start on your case. Call us at the number on your screen or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to assisting you as we have so many others in the L.A. area.