Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Near Me
Accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles can have catastrophic results. Owing to the mismatch between a car and a person traveling on foot, victims often face severe injuries, permanent disability, or even death.
The cost of dealing with the aftermath of these injuries is extensive. If you were in an accident and are now facing medical bills and missed time from work, a pedestrian accident lawyer in Upper Arlington may be able to help.
At Bressman Law, our focus is helping personal injury victims recover compensation. If someone else caused your accident, we can help you file an insurance claim to hold them responsible for your damages. We can deal with the insurance company directly while you focus on your recovery. If the liable party refuses to negotiate a fair settlement, we can file a lawsuit and argue your case in court.
For help with your case, contact us at (614) 538-1116 today. We offer free case evaluations, so it will cost you nothing to find out what your legal options are. If we take your case, you pay no legal fees until we win.
For a free legal consultation with a pedestrian accidents lawyer serving Upper Arlington, call (614) 538-1116
How Will a Lawyer Prove Someone Else Caused My Pedestrian Accident?
Negligent drivers are often to blame for causing pedestrian accidents. Crosswalks, intersections, and parking lots are common locations for this type of incident. If the driver in your case was not paying attention to the road, ignoring traffic signals, speeding, or violating traffic laws, we can hold them responsible for your damages.
To prove fault in an accident, we will conduct an investigation into your case. We may turn to the police report, if the authorities responded to the scene. We can also use photos of the accident scene, traffic camera surveillance footage, and testimony from eyewitnesses to understand what happened. We may also call in an accident reconstruction specialist to offer their take on the cause of the accident.
We will also use your medical records to establish the cause and severity of your injuries. This is why you should seek medical treatment immediately after an accident. You should report your symptoms to your doctor, including your pain and discomfort levels, your response to treatment, and the effect your injuries have on your daily life.
Using this evidence, we will pursue the at-fault party for compensation.
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How Much Money Is My Pedestrian Accident Claim Worth?
The value of your claim depends on how the accident affected you. In an Ohio pedestrian accident claim, you can recover compensation for:
- Medical care
- Rehabilitation bills
- Lost income from missing work
- Damaged property
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Wrongful death
In cases where the at-fault party acted intentionally, you may also qualify for punitive damages. We will determine how much your injuries have cost you and how much they are likely to cost in the future. This is the amount we will request in compensation.
We can calculate your total costs for medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, or property damage using your bills, receipts, and wage statements from your employer.
Some losses, like pain and suffering and loss of companionship, do not have a fixed price. That is why we recommend you track your pain symptoms using a journal. Note your symptoms, pain, nights when you cannot sleep, and days when you miss work, making sure to date each entry. This can help us establish the effect your injuries have had on your life.
In some cases, you may qualify for punitive damages. A judge orders punitive damages to punish the at-fault party for acting intentionally or maliciously. These damages also discourage others from engaging in similar behavior. When we examine your case, we can tell you if you may qualify for punitive damages.
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If You Share Some of the Fault, You Will Receive Reduced Damages.
According to state law, pedestrians must:
- Stay off freeways;
- Obey road signs and signals;
- Yield the right of way to funeral processions, ambulances, police cars, and other emergency vehicles;
- Not walk or be on a highway if under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both;
- Stay on the sidewalk, if there is one;
- If there is no sidewalk, stay on the shoulder or outside edge of the highway and walk facing traffic;
- Yield to vehicles if walking on the shoulder or edge of the highway; and
- Stay off railroad crossings, bridges, and drawbridges if lights are flashing.
If you failed to adhere to these rules, you may bear some of the liability for the accident. Under the state’s modified comparative negligence rules, your percentage of fault will reduce your damage award. If you were more than 50 percent to blame for the accident, you cannot recover compensation.
Even if you believe you played a role in the accident, you should not discuss fault with the at-fault driver or their insurer without first speaking to an attorney. Our lawyers can determine your level of liability and fight for the most compensation possible in your case.
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How Can a Lawyer Help Me Recover Compensation?
After we collect evidence proving fault and calculate a fair value for your claim, we will try to settle with the insurance company. We will begin the negotiation process to get you the compensation you deserve. If the insurer tries to offer you a low settlement or deny your claim, we will push for a fair offer.
If the insurer refuses to offer you a fair payout, we will take your case to court. We have experience litigating this type of case. Let us put it to work for you.
Call Bressman Law Today for Help With Your Pedestrian Accident Claim.
If you are facing extensive injuries and medical costs after a pedestrian accident, Bressman Law can help. When we take on your case, we will keep you informed through every step in the claims process. You will know what we are doing, how negotiations are going, and what we plan to do next. We are available to answer any questions you have along the way. Call us today at (614) 538-1116 to set up a free consultation.
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