Pedestrian Accidents Attorney Serving Salt Lake City, UT

There is no set limit on the amount that could be recoverable, and the claims for pedestrian accidents dependent on the merits of each case. It is advised to consult a personal injury attorney to get a realistic estimate.

The timeline for filing a case will depend on where you live. In Utah, you have up to 4 years to file a case.

You can still claim for damages or pedestrian injuries if you were partially at fault. However, if your fault is a substantial cause of the accident (50 percent or more), your claim is invalid, and you are ineligible to receive any compensation.

If you have suffered injuries because of a negligent driver, you have a right to receive adequate compensation from the negligent party. Here are some of the reasons why you should hire an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney

• Negotiating On Your Behalf for Damages: The Representatives can help you calculate the maximum damages recoverable for your pedestrian injuries. This is important because insurance firms try to lowball victims into accepting the lowest possible settlements. Our experienced attorneys work as a third party to ensure that our clients get back the quality of life they enjoyed before the incident.

• Gathering Evidence: A substantial factor in strengthening your pedestrian injury claim is evidence. Our team of attorneys will compile all the evidence available to make a compelling case and investigate further to find more evidence. Hit and run cases are common, but we can help you find the responsible party and hold them accountable or file a claim against your own insurance for coverage.

• Legal Advice: It’s essential to have a legal advisor in pedestrian injuries on your side to navigate the complexities of personal injury law where you live. Laws vary by city and state, and The Representatives specializes in legal representation in pedestrian injury cases to ensure you have the most accurate, beneficial legal advice throughout your case.

• Representation in Court: Our team will fight until the end to bring justice and make sure you’re adequately compensated. If a settlement is not reached through negotiations outside the courtroom, The Representatives will represent you in court.

If you have been in a pedestrian accident, you can recover damages for almost anything, including minor injuries to fatal injuries. Our team of expert attorneys can help you determine the exact amount that is recoverable. Generally, damages include:

• Past or future medical bills or expenses

• Rehabilitation charges

• Disability (if any)

• Lost wages

• Drunk Driving
  One of the causes of a pedestrian accident is the negligent driver is too drunk to drive and focus on traffic. Drunken driving is illegal and an offense all over the World.

• Where the Negligent Driver Refuses to Give Right of Way
  Drivers must yield the right of way for pedestrians. However, it is important to highlight the same clause discusses instances where a pedestrian must yield a right of way to a driver, such as when a pedestrian is crossing the road outside of a designated crosswalk.

• Distracted Driving

  Drivers may be distracted by their phones, passengers, eating and drinking, or a variety of other disruptions that keep their eyes off the road and unaware that pedestrians are crossing the street.

Injuries are dependent on the facts of each case, ranging from being unharmed to wrongful death. Here are some of the possible injuries that could result from a pedestrian accident.

• Spinal Injury

• Broken Bones

• Brain Injury

• Psychiatric Injury

• Tissue Damage

• Call 911 – The most important thing is safety; make sure you and others involved in the accident are safe. Call 911 so that the medical team can arrive as soon as possible and treat any wounds or injuries.

• Collect Evidence – If you are safe, unharmed, or had minor injuries, you should start gathering information that would help your case. Many pedestrian accident cases are hit and run, so try to document any information relating to the vehicle (license plate, the color of the car, make and model of the vehicle, etc.) Other information that is helpful is any CCTV footage of the accident as well as contact info for any possible witnesses.

• Report the Accident to Authorities – It is preferable if you call the authorities on the scene of the accident; the police report is important evidence that would help in getting the maximum compensation.