FIRST UP
collides with a pedestrian.🚶Even a minor bump can send an unprotected pedestrian flying onto the pavement or under another car. If you’ve been injured in a similar manner, you likely face a long road to recovery that includes not just your medical expenses but also lost wages and the prospect of permanent disability as well.
‣ Litster Frost Injury Lawyers can represent you.
‣ Our goal is to take on all the work of obtaining compensation for you so that you only have to focus on getting better.
‣ Offer a free consultation to explain how the process works and what you may be able to recover. Contact us to schedule a session.
5 FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving includes a range of activities while driving—even eating. Drivers can’t text while driving according to Idaho state law, but experienced drivers can talk on the phone legally in most Idaho cities, as of 2018. Even if an activity doesn’t have a specific law against it, though, Idaho police can use their judgment to cite distracted drivers with various traffic offenses.
DUI
According to the FBI, the year 2010 saw over 1.41 million drivers arrested for drunk driving in the US. With statistics like this, you don’t want to leave a Breathalyzer test to chance. Request the police to perform a test on the drunk driver, in order to solidify your case.
Speeding
Were you hit by someone driving past the speed limit? Then you could hold him or her liable for your resulting injuries. Your personal injury attorney can help you in this regard.
Intersection
Failing to yield or stop at an intersection is one way that drivers cause pedestrian accidents.
Crosswalk
Failing to look to make sure a crosswalk is clear before turning could also cause an accident for which the driver could be found at fault.
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In many pedestrian accidents, the driver shares at least part of the blame. Drivers have a duty to drive safely and avoid collisions even when pedestrians may be jaywalking or not following the law to the letter.
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The typical severity of injuries after a pedestrian accident means it’s even more important to make sure you receive full compensation for accident-related expenses. Such expenses may include some or all of these:
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AMBULANCE BILLS |
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE |
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RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY |
LOST WAGES |
COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITIES |
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While you may be overwhelmed by medical bills, along with trying to pay your usual bills while out of work, it’s important not to accept a settlement offer too quickly after an accident. These settlement offers usually require that you give up the right to seek additional compensation. Therefore, before you sign a settlement agreement, you must be entirely sure that: you will need no further medical treatment and will be able to fully return to work, or the extent of your injuries and future costs is fully known.
You will need to work with medical professionals to document your injuries and your current and projected costs. During this process, you must remember that you have an absolute right to reject or negotiate any offer from the insurance company until you are sure that you are being fully compensated.
Litster Frost Injury Lawyers can guide you through the claims process and help you to review any offers. If the insurance company decides to treat you unfairly, our experienced trial attorneys will make sure you have your day in court. Throughout the process, there is no risk or obligation to you. We do not take a fee unless you recover. Schedule an appointment now to learn more and find out what you’re entitled to.
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To receive compensation, you must bring a claim against the responsible driver and his or her insurance company. In some cases, the city or town could be found at fault for a pedestrian accident, depending on the layout of the location or the condition of any traffic devices present. An experienced personal injury attorney can help determine who to file a claim against.
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3501 W Elder St Ste 208
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Your compensation depends on obtaining a police report, gathering as much evidence as possible, and hiring an attorney. The goal is to file a lawsuit against the driver and/or owner of the vehicle.
