Maison Law helps El Segundo injured pedestrians seek support after they’ve been struck by reckless drivers. Pedestrians should get immediate support to afford the best medical care available and get back on their feet.
Maison Law of El Segundo offers a free, no-obligation case consultation to all local pedestrian accident victims and their families. It’s a no-risk way to find out how to protect their case and hold a car insurance company fully accountable.
How to Determine If You Need a Lawyer for Your Pedestrian Accident Case
If you come away from a pedestrian accident with just minor bumps and bruises, you may be fine without a lawyer. But pedestrians walking El Segundo streets are extremely vulnerable to collisions and often come away with devastating injuries.
A serious injury comes with higher doctor bills, surgeon’s fees, and a longer time away from work. In other words, it’ll take a lot more money to pay for recovery. The cost can make insurance adjusters do a double-take and then fight hard to avoid having to take the blame. They can try to place the blame at your feet. They might also use their own doctors to proclaim your injuries healed when they really aren’t.
An El Segundo pedestrian accident lawyer becomes your protection against these devaluing tactics. A lawyer investigates your accident and collects all evidence to battle back with the truth.
A lawyer is a great advantage when your case involves these types of serious injuries and others:
- Bone fractures
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Hip, elbow, and knee joint injuries suffered when knocked to the pavement
- Neck injuries, including serious cases of whiplash
- Back injuries and spinal column damage
- Deep cuts and road burn
- Injuries resulting in permanent physical disabilities
- Injuries that leave you unable to enjoy your life as you once did
- A serious injury to a child or any other loved one
The Bottomline: A lawyer can often earn you much more than you could by taking on a giant insurer yourself.
Talk to a Real El Segundo Pedestrian Accident Attorney in a Free Consultation
You may still wonder if you have a strong enough injury case and if it’s worth your time to file a claim.
If you’re still unsure, please get in touch with Maison Law and set up a free case consultation. It’s an easy, confidential way to get your questions answered. There’s never any obligation for this no-cost case review. You can also take advantage of this free case review if you’ve already started the claims process and don’t feel your injuries are being taken seriously. We can help you.
Let’s go over your options together. If we can’t help you earn more, we’ll tell you that and point you in the right direction for filing a successful case yourself.
Earning Support for Pedestrian Accident Victims
Filing a claim against the at-fault driver’s car insurance company can be a frustrating experience. Fortunately, victims with Maison Law on their sides can sit out most of this process.
Maison Law files insurance claims for clients, leaving victims to focus on getting better. Our skilled attorneys include a list of every hardship victims have endured. It’s a list of everything the insurer is expected to cover. Anything left out can be ignored and would be left to the victim to pay for. Victims shouldn’t have to cover any damage caused by a bad driver’s careless mistakes.
An attorney would demand compensation for the economic damages the victim suffered, such as medical bills. An attorney would also seek money for the non-economic damages involved. This can include the physical pain victims must cope with, perhaps for years.
Victims should receive reimbursement for these economic damages:
- Medical bills now and those expected to arrive in the future.
- The long-term expenses if you must live with a permanent disability or disfigurement.
- Travel costs for making hospital appointments and consultations with specialists. Shuttle service fees apply while you are on crutches or in a wheelchair.
- All wages and benefits you’ve lost while missing work hours.
- Property damage.
You can receive support for these and other non-economic damages:
- The physical pain you’ve endured and the possibility of chronic pain issues.
- The emotional trauma you’ve suffered, such as anxiety and PTSD symptoms, after a frightening crash.
- Support for a loss of enjoyment of life. Depression can also develop as a victim’s lifestyle is affected by a serious injury.
- Loss of consortium. The loss of intimacy with family members, especially a spouse.
What You Can Do to Make Sure a Careless Driver Can’t Escape Liability
California drivers are required to slow down any time they see a pedestrian in a crosswalk, in the street, or approaching the street. They must reduce speed so that if they must stop to avoid a collision, they can.
When pedestrians are hit, drivers can be held accountable, even if the pedestrian was outside a crosswalk. Pedestrians must avoid stepping out in front of moving cars in a manner that leaves no time or room to stop. But in most other cases, drivers are held primarily responsible for collisions. We explain the duty of drivers on our California Pedestrian Rights Page.
With all of these legal protections in place, car insurance companies still try to place blame on walkers in many cases. It’s why pedestrians, when left strong enough after a collision, should collect some evidence at the scene.
Victims should complete these steps and collect these details right after a collision:
- Dial 911 and request an ambulance if you are hurt. Get fully examined by paramedics and go to the emergency room if they think you should. Give a full report to the responding El Segundo Police Officers. They’ll create a collision report that will help you with your injury claim.
- Take photos of the scene if it’s secure. Show the vehicle involved and any damage the strike may have caused. Show any visible injuries you have and any damaged or bloody clothing. Take shots of lane markings, crosswalks, and skid marks.
- Ask witnesses for contact information.
- Preserve all evidence. Put damaged or bloody clothing in a bag. Save damaged personal property.
- Visit your personal doctor as soon as you can. Follow the doctor’s instructions closely. Go to physical therapy appointments and see any specialist you are referred to. Save all medical receipts.
This evidence will go to your Maison Law attorney. Your attorney will also conduct a full investigation into what happened. Maison Law can also hire an accident reconstruction team to show just how careless the driver was.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my family receive financial support after a loved one is killed in a pedestrian accident?
Yes. California allows a spouse, domestic partner, or children of the victim (and sometimes other family members) to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family. Money is awarded for funeral costs and hospital bills. The income the deceased can no longer provide is also reimbursed. Families should also receive support for the emotional toll they face and the special moments they’ve been robbed of in the future.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident injury claim?
Two years. Pedestrian victims have up to two years to file an injury claim. Turning over your case to a skilled lawyer as soon as possible is beneficial. Fresh evidence will be more readily available, and witnesses will be easier to locate.
Can I earn pedestrian accident compensation if I wasn’t in a crosswalk?
Yes. Drivers must pay pedestrians extra caution even when they aren’t crossing in a crosswalk. A driver could still face a percentage of liability or 100% liabilty for failing to slow down to avoid a pedestrian accident anywhere in the street.
Contact an El Segundo Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one suffers a serious injury due to the careless actions of a Modesto driver, don’t allow an insurance company to determine what you’ll receive in compensation. A pedestrian collision might leave you off your feet, unable to work, and with no way to pay your growing hospital bills.
Take advantage of a free case consultation. This evaluation comes with no obligation to you or your family. Knowing what your injuries are worth will help you secure the support you need to rebuild your life.
If you decide that Maison Law can help you get the most out of your pedestrian accident injury claim, you won’t need any money. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. At that point, our fee comes out of the settlement that a car insurance provider must send you.
