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How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help After a Pedestrian Accident


Sailun Tires

A pedestrian accident attorney is someone who helps clients fight cases incurred by pedestrian accidents and fight for compensation.

They do so by giving them legal process guidance, support, and professional advice.

Read this article to know how a personal injury lawyer can help you after a pedestrian accident.

What to do Right After a Pedestrian Accident?

If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, get the driver’s name, license number, insurance information, and phone number.

Next, call the police at the accident site. They will prepare the documentation and file a police report on the incident, which is useful in making an injury claim.

Then go to a doctor. You could be completely fine today and have injuries tomorrow. He needs to diagnose those injuries and begin treatment as soon as possible.

If you are lucky, you’ll only get some scratches and maybe fractures, but if the accident is more severe, then you might suffer from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury etc. 

Receiving medical care will also keep your injury claim safe. Your records and medical bills will support your claim. If you delay treatment, it may cause the insurance company to doubt the credibility of the injury. 

Consult a personal injury attorney if the injuries are severe or the insurance does not want to cooperate. They can help with your claim.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help After a Pedestrian Accident

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Filing a claim for an accident in which you were the victim as a pedestrian is a major process. It is highly recommended that you take action immediately and consult a competent lawyer to help you understand your rights and fight for fair compensation. 

Here’s how a pedestrian accident lawyer will help you:

Helps Document Everything

Accurate documentation is very important. It provides the evidence you need to support your claims. This means collecting evidence at the site of the accident with medical records and clear, professional communication with insurance companies. Your documentation needs to include: 

  • Photos of the accident scene.
  • Witness statements.
  • Proof from medical records about the injuries received alongside treatments the injured received.

An accident reconstruction analysis can also continue to strengthen your entire argument.

You Can Focus on Your Recovery

Most pedestrian accidents lead to very extreme injuries, which include broken bones, whiplash, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injuries. If the injuries need a long recovery time, you will obviously both mentally and physically.

If you’ve lost a loved one or are filing on behalf of someone who can’t, you might be dealing with deep emotional pain. In these cases, letting a lawyer handle your claim gives you space to focus on healing.

Increase Your Chances of Fair Settlement

All fair settlements should include compensation to offset all your medical bills, rehabilitation, absence from work, and pain and suffering. The wrongful death of a loved one could, in this case, involve a claim for medical and funeral costs. 

A personal injury attorney can help here by analyzing your case and giving you an idea of what your claim may amount to so that he can fight for a fair settlement.

Choosing the Right Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Deciding on the perfect lawyer goes hand in hand with knowing what is important for you. Look for a lawyer who solely handles pedestrian accident cases. Also, make sure to choose one who might have an office near you if you are interested in a personal meeting. More importantly, choose someone with whom you are comfortable.

Consider a free consultation. A free consultation can help you understand your legal rights and options. It’s also a chance to see if the lawyer fits your case well. 

Make a long list of lawyers and fix appointments. During the meeting, clarify your case and ask questions like:

  • Who will take care of your case? The attorney you meet or someone else?
  • How fast does the attorney usually respond to concerns?
  • Does the attorney have trial experience?
  • How much do they charge? Who will pay for the charges?

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid when you win. They take a percentage (usually 25% to 35%) of what you recover.

Know the percentage fee and when it applies. Also, question the lawyer about how he handles case costs—do they come before or beyond the fee? If you lose, must you pay any cost?

Lastly, look for a law firm with experience in handling pedestrian accidents.

Conclusion

If you are a pedestrian accident victim and are doing your best to handle the aftermath, then life is most likely going to get very difficult. Healing from possibly serious injuries will take time, if not months; you may need counseling for stress and emotional distress. 

In this case, legal action is better and hiring a pedestrian accident attorney can help you resolve the situation.

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