Most pedestrian accidents involve a motor vehicle. Statistically
speaking, about 70 percent of all pedestrian accidents in California are caused
by negligent drivers.
When this happens, the only way to recover from these accidents is
to speak with a knowledgeable attorney and to file a personal injury claim.
Neglecting what happened and moving on may leave you in a
difficult financial situation. You would have to pay out of your own pocket
for:
- Medical
bills
- Home
care
On top of that, you will lose wages due to the inability to return
to work.
Your only solution is to speak with an attorney. Here is how an
attorney can help you prove negligence and help you file your personal injury
claim after a pedestrian accident.
Getting Behind The
Accident
When you contact an attorney following a pedestrian accident, they
will start by investigating what happened. This involves going through the
police report, medical report, eyewitness testimonies and recreating the event.
If there is the slightest detail that can help prove that the driver was acting
recklessly at the time of the accident, our attorneys will find it. Once they
do, all that is left for you is to file a claim and wait until you receive your
compensation. If eligible, you will receive compensation for your:
- Pain
and suffering
- Lost
wages
- Medical
bills
- Out-of-pocket
expenses
Contact our San Diego Pedestrian Accident Attorneys today
if you do not have an attorney on speed dial, and they will offer you a free
consultation followed by a free case review.
Common Causes Of
Pedestrian Accidents
Understanding the common causes of pedestrian accidents can help
you avoid them in the future. Usually, they are:
- Speeding
- Driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Disobeying
traffic signals and signs
- Ignoring
and disregarding the weather conditions
- Reckless
driving
- Aggressive
driving
- Road
rage
- Driving
while distracted
Under California Law, every accident caused under any of the
above-mentioned circumstances leaves the injured pedestrian eligible to file a
claim against a negligent driver. Based on the injuries sustained, the injured
pedestrian can receive a sizeable compensation.
Negotiating With
The Insurance Company
Once you have filed a claim against a negligent driver, you will
be approached by the insurance adjusters. Their job is to make you a deal that
you cannot refuse, one that will look like a great deal to you and one that
will at the same time protect the company’s interests. This deal is usually not
good enough, and it will not help compensate you for all your damages.
Instead, you should let San Diego Personal Injury Lawyers do the
talking for you. With their experience and years in the business, attorneys
will negotiate with the insurance company and ensure that you are either
offered a fair and notable deal, or the case will go to court for the judge to
decide. Either way, you cannot lose.
Do not hesitate to get in touch with attorneys. They are your best
shot at obtaining the compensation that you rightfully deserve.
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