Pedestrian accident victims hurt by reckless drivers can ask for help with doctor bills, lost paychecks, and many other damages. Maison Law demands the maximum in benefits from car insurance companies.
We provide a free, no-obligation consultation for all local injury victims. It’s a no-risk opportunity to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold a reckless driver 100% responsible. There’s also no stress about how you’ll pay a lawyer if you do end up needing our help. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the car insurance settlement you receive.
How Do I Know if I Need a Lawyer After a Pedestrian Accident?
If your injuries are serious, a lawyer may be able to earn you much more by handling your claim than you could earn by taking on a car insurance company yourself.
A serious injury, like a hip injury or a broken bone, will come with a higher medical price-tag. The higher expenses will trigger insurance companies to play “keep away” with the support you need to fully recover.
They can try to blame you for the accident and offer you nothing for your devastating injury. They can also question how bad your injuries are, so they can send you a “lowball” settlement offer.
Your Lodi Pedestrian Accident Lawyer puts an end to these shady tactics. Your lawyer fully investigates what happened and collects evidence to build a strong case. Then your attorney files your claims and goes to war with insurance adjusters to win you the most possible for your injury.
Lodi Pedestrian Accident Dangers
Those walking in Lodi probably already know how cautious they must be around distracted and reckless local motorists. The fear for joggers, dog-walkers, and even those traveling to work on foot is always present.
At busy intersections like Lodi Avenue and Hutchins Street, walkers must hurry across a line of cars in a limited amount of time. Even with a “walk signal” and a red light for drivers, accidents can happen.
The dangers can rise and fall each year in Lodi, but those one foot are always at risk.
- California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) reportsthat in 2024, there were at least 10 pedestrian collisions involving injury and one tragic death.
- In 2023, TIMS recorded 26 serious pedestrian accidents and 5 fatalities.
Pedestrians do their best to stay out of the paths of drivers, even when the pedestrian has the right of way. However, accidents are best avoided when drivers realize their
duty of care” towards walks. They are actually required to slow down and do everything they can to avoid the possibility of a collision with extremely vulnerable pedestrians.
The rights of pedestrians can be found on our page explaining California crosswalk laws.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Earn After a Pedestrian Accident?
Your Maison Law representative builds an argument based on powerful evidence to negotiate with car insurance companies. Victims should be receiving 100% compensation for their medical bills and their lost income while they can’t work.
But any pedestrian settlement check must also include the medical bills that may arise with an injury flare-up. Money could be required for additional surgeries and physical therapy. Victims may find their injuries keep them from performing their job duties without pain. Support must factor in the money needed to support individuals and families until they can return to work full-time.
The hardships that will be considered when determining your amount of compensation will include these factors and others:
- Past and future medical bills.
- Support for any permanent disfigurement.
- Life-long support for a permanent disability.
- Travel costs for doctor and surgeon appointments, sometimes to see specialists in other cities.
- Support for the pain you may continue to endure.
- Support for the emotional trauma that comes along with a scary impact and discouraging (at times) rehabilitation. Patients can deal with depression through a long, difficult recovery. They may suffer PTSD symptoms that repeatedly bring them back to the moment of a collision in their minds.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Past and future lost wages and benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I receive compensation if I was struck while crossing a street outside of a crosswalk?
Yes. In some cases, drivers are held responsible for accidents even if they strike a pedestrian who is crossing the road outside a crosswalk. Motorists are legally required to show care to pedestrians and slow down, no matter where they meet them.
How can I get injury compensation if I’m struck in a pedestrian accident by a hit-and-run driver?
If a hit-and-run suspect is never identified, victims can file a claim against their own car insurance. Support would come out of uninsured motorist coverage. If victims don’t have insurance, they might be covered on a family member’s policy.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim?
Two years. Pedestrian accident victims have a two-year statute of limitations to file an injury claim. They should act quickly. A lawyer can use the head start to collect fresh evidence and to track down witnesses.
What if I can’t afford to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer?
You won’t need any upfront money to hire a skilled lawyer to handle your case while you focus on healing. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement that a car insurance company must pay you.
Finding Help for Pedestrian Accident Victims
Contact Maison Law to schedule a free, confidential consultation with an actual Lodi Pedestrian Accident Lawyer. We want to hear what happened to you. We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are prepared for the insurance tactics you’ll face so you don’t forfeit valuable support. You’ll know what your injury is worth before an insurance adjuster tries to convince you it’s worth nothing at all.
