Causes of Pedestrian Accident that an Attorney Can File a Claim for
Several different factors can contribute to a pedestrian accident. At Vaughan and Vaughan, it’s our job to find out what caused your accident, prove fault, and hold the guilty party liable for your losses. To do so, our pedestrian accident attorneys in Anderson, Indiana, will investigate the incident and look for evidence to support your claim. They’ll work hard to collect the evidence required to prove that the driver caused the accident due to the following:- Distracted driving
- Failing to pay attention to their surroundings
- Driving recklessly
- Road rage
- Driving while fatigued
- Speeding
- Failing to yield
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
You Can Still Collect Compensation If You Were Partially at Fault
According to Indiana Code § 34-51-2-5, you can still seek damages from the offending driver if you played a role in causing the incident. For example, if you failed to obey a traffic control device or crossed an intersection diagonally and were struck by an oncoming vehicle, you might still be able to file a claim against the driver that hit you. However, Indiana law states that you must be 50% or less at fault to be able to collect compensation. Further, the amount of compensation you can receive will be reduced in proportion to your percentage of fault. For example, if the accident has cost you $100,000 and your percentage of fault is 25%, you’ll be able to receive $75,000 for your medical bills and other losses. An Anderson, Indiana, pedestrian accident attorney can make sure there’s enough evidence to get your percentage of fault set correctly and fight for every last penny of compensation available.Compensation We Could Obtain on Your Behalf
Whether you were partially at fault for the incident or completely innocent, our pedestrian accident attorneys will do everything they can to secure the damages you’re owed. If they succeed, you could be awarded compensation for the following:- Medical bills
- Cost of future treatment
- Out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Decreased earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life