Can You Get Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident?
You may qualify for compensation to cover your losses if someone else caused your pedestrian accident through an act of negligence. A lawyer would need to show that:- Someone owed you a duty of care
- The other party violated their duty to you
- The at-fault party directly caused your accident, injuries, and financial losses
Do Drivers Always Cause Pedestrian Accidents?
Sometimes, pedestrians cause accidents. For example, someone walking while looking at their phone could step out into the street in front of a vehicle without warning, causing a crash. What happens if a pedestrian causes an accident? In this situation, the pedestrian’s insurance may need to cover the expenses associated with the crash. You can learn more about your options in this situation by reaching out to us.What Types of Compensation Can You Receive After Your Accident?
Your pedestrian accident lawyer in Plymouth can assist you as you seek to recover the money you need to cover all the expenses you face after a collision. We can assist you with compensation for your:Medical Expenses
Pedestrians have no protection from large vehicles in the event of an accident. These crashes often leave pedestrians with broken bones, spinal cord injuries (SCIs), concussions, and damage to internal organs. Your lawyer can help you get payment for your emergency treatment, hospitalization, medications, necessary medical procedures, and physical therapy expenses.Lost Pay
You may need time off work to heal from a pedestrian accident. If you need time off, your attorney may help you secure funds for your lost pay, any bonuses, and raises you missed. You may also get compensation for lost earning potential in some cases.Pain and Suffering
Our team understands that pedestrian collisions can cause you emotional pain and mental anguish. We can help you get compensation to cover these non-economic losses because we believe in holding the at-fault party responsible for all effects of their actions. You may also qualify for money to cover the loss of consortium and companionship in some situations.Why Pick Us to Handle a Pedestrian Accident Claim?
Our team at Vaughan & Vaughan has over 110 years of legal experience handling personal injury cases in Indiana. We draw on this deep well of experience to assist clients who face challenging claims and fight to secure maximum compensation. We believe in putting our clients first and focusing on open communication. You can reach out any time you have questions to get straightforward answers about your legal situation. We want to bring you back your peace of mind after an accidental injury. You can feel confident working with us due to our record of success. We’ve brought millions of dollars in compensation to clients like you. You can see examples of our work through our case results.We Investigate to Establish Negligence After a Pedestrian Crash
You can rely on us to review all the facts around your pedestrian accident, collecting evidence to establish negligence. We can:- Go out to the location of the pedestrian accident
- Find all eyewitnesses and take their official statements
- Get a copy of the police accident report
- Look for all surveillance videos and photos that captured the collision
- Work with pedestrian accident experts