Providing Pedestrian Accidents Attorney Services in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Folsom and throughout California
Pedestrians are completely vulnerable and unprotected on the roadway. Therefore, they suffer a vastly disproportionate amount of severe injuries and wrongful deaths when accidents involving motor vehicles occur. If a pedestrian survives a collision, they will likely have serious injuries, which can include:
- Fractures
- Traumatic Brain injuries
- Internal Organ Injuries
- Serious Joint injuries
- Paralysis
- Fatalities
Even less severe injuries can leave behind emotional scarring and post-traumatic stress symptoms. All too often, drivers are inattentive to the presence of pedestrians and don’t sufficiently look in the direction their car is traveling. Pedestrian accidents raise unique issues and may involve different situations, which include:
- pedestrians or joggers being struck in a crosswalk
- pedestrians or joggers being sideswiped by a motor vehicle
- being hit while in a parking lot
- being struck while exiting a bus or car
- being hit by a drunk driver
- being hit by a distracted driver
- Hit and run accidents
Have you been hit by a car or been the victim of any type of pedestrian accident? Call the pedestrian accident attorneys at Ashley Law today at 888-ASHLEY-911.
When a pedestrian accident occurs while the pedestrian was legally using a street or sidewalk. They have the same right to seek financial compensation as any motorist involved in an accident would. It is crucial to hire an experienced and aggressive pedestrian accident attorney familiar with the unique issues involved in pedestrian accidents and pedestrian injuries. If you know someone who’s been hit by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian, call us now at 888-ASHLEY-911 for your free case evaluation. If you wait too long to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer, evidence in your case may be lost. Witnesses may disappear, and insurance companies may take advantage of you. Once we accept your pedestrian accident injury claim, an investigation will immediately secure and preserve evidence relevant to your claim.
Many pedestrian accident victims falsely believe they can resolve their injury claim directly with the other party’s insurance company. All too often, they are taken advantage of by insurance companies. Most who try to do this on their own end up regretting their decision. When an injured pedestrian is not represented by a qualified pedestrian accident attorney, the insurance company is in the business of paying out as little as possible. They will usually lead the victim to believe they will be dealt with fairly and adequately compensated. The reality is that insurance companies will usually take advantage of the unrepresented party by offering them a grossly insufficient settlement amount. Do not fall victim to this tactic. Call the pedestrian accident attorneys Ashley Law today to learn about your legal options.
How Can a Pedestrian Accident Attorney Help?
While no one can anticipate being injured in a pedestrian accident, the steps you take or fail to take following such an accident can substantially impact your ability to recover damages.
As the injured party, you have the burden of establishing that the negligent conduct resulted in the collision and your injuries. The pedestrian accident attorneys at Ashley Law know the law related to California pedestrian accident cases. Our accident lawyers immediately begin building the most favorable case for our clients. Some of the steps our team will take include:
- Ordering medical records and bills
- Obtaining witness statements
- Consulting with treating physicians to appreciate the significance of the injury
- Helping you calculate wage loss information related to injuries
- Seeking possible video footage of the accident
- Photographing the scene of an accident
- Communicating with insurance carriers for drivers involved
The pedestrian accident attorneys at Ashley Law are committed to exhausting all legal options to ensure the best possible result for your injury case. Call us now for your free case evaluation at 888-ASHLEY-911.
