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Any experienced personal injury attorney will tell you – some claims are just more difficult to handle on your own than others. When a pedestrian is injured by a vehicle, the claims process can get extremely complicated. Having an experienced personal injury attorney on your side can make the process much less stressful to get through.
A pedestrian is considered any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down. When an automobile hits and injures a pedestrian, it is highly likely that massive injuries will result. In 2018, the most recent year for data, there were 6,283 people killed in pedestrian accidents.
This averages out to nearly 121 people every week. Additionally, the number of pedestrians injured by automobiles in 2018 was nearly 75,000 – that’s over 1400 pedestrians being hit and injured by a car each week.
Clearly the injuries sustained from pedestrian accidents are horrific and can easily be life-threatening. The claims process surrounding pedestrian accidents are often complicated and can be incredibly frustrating.
Eighty-nine percent of the pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2018 were from single vehicle crashes – indicating there is only one insurance company to try to convince to cover the costly damages this type of injury will have.
Additionally, when the driver is under the influence or the accident is a hit-and-run, it is imperative to have a personal injury attorney on your side to help you resolve the claim in a manner that protects your rights and brings justice to the table.
The personal injury attorneys at Ritchie Reiersen Law know how absolutely devastating a pedestrian accident can be. These injuries are rarely minor – in fact, they are usually life-changing. When the absolute worst possible scenario happens and you lose a family member to a pedestrian accident, you deserve to have justice.
Ritchie Reiersen Law’s personal injury attorneys are passionate about helping individuals who have experienced the effects of devastating accidents in their lives. We are dedicated to not only treating each client with compassion and respect, but to fight with everything we have to help our clients receive the compensation and the justice they deserve.
When you’ve been injured as a pedestrian due to the negligent actions of another person, know that you don’t have to handle the personal injury claim on your own. With an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, you will be sure to receive fair treatment and compensation from insurance company.
For a free consultation with an experienced and compassionate personal injury attorney, call Ritchie Reiersen Law today. We have offices located in Auburn, Kennewick, Portland, Tacoma, and Yakima. If you can’t come to us, we will meet you where you are. Call us today to find out how we can help you.
Once your case settles, you will be paid in a lump sum. There will be no separate settlement for medical expenses, per se. Your health insurance company may have a right to be reimbursed out of your settlement amount for the costs they paid on your behalf.
Simply because a driver was cited does not necessarily mean they are given liability for the accident and the injuries you sustained. Most of the time you can expect the driver to claim that you were responsible for at least part of the accident. Having a personal injury attorney on your side will ensure your rights are protected.
Insurance companies will do everything they can to get out of paying a claim. If you have a pre-existing condition or have previously received medical care for a body part that is injured in the accident, it’s almost a guarantee the insurance company will attempt to question the validity of or outright deny the injury claim. Additionally, history has shown that when an individual has an attorney on their side, the insurance settlement offers are significantly higher than when an individual is handling the claim on their own.
This is a large part of why Ritchie Reiersen Law offers free, no-obligation consultations. Once we hear the details of the accident, if we feel you don’t need the help of an attorney, we will let you know.
This is definitely a scary and unexpected situation. In order to protect your health and your right to be compensated for your injuries, we suggest the following:
Call 911. Seek medical care on the scene if you need it. Don’t be afraid to have the police come and do an accident report. Not only will they assess the driver for possible intoxication, but a police report carries a great deal of weight when it comes to determining liability.
Take pictures of the scene of the accident, the vehicle, and your injuries.
Get the driver’s information, including name, address, phone number, license number, and insurance information. Also get any witness information you can from those who saw the accident.
See your doctor. If you were not seen by an EMT, schedule an appointment with your physician as soon as possible to be checked out. Even if you don’t think you have anything more than a minor injury, it is better to receive a full medical assessment.
Write down the details of the accident as soon as you can, including time of day, location, any mitigating factors (ice on the roads, etc), and all injuries you sustained.
Keep track of all medical expenses related to the injuries from the accident.
Contact a personal injury attorney to make sure your rights are protected and you are able to receive appropriate compensation for the injuries you sustained.
Get help after an accident from accident injury lawyers. This book is full of easy to understand action steps so you can protect yourself or your family.
I wish I would have had this book when I was hit 10 years ago. I made so many mistakes and ended up paying for it with long term injuries that weren’t covered, and the regret of looking back at the compensation I should have received for my car, my pain and my time.”
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