Maison Law represents pedestrian accident victims at California fast food restaurants. Stopping by a Round Table Pizza shouldn’t result in you being hurt, but sometimes this is exactly what happens. Our team of California pedestrian accident lawyers will be there to explain your options and help you through the claims process. Contact us today to set up a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more.
Why Would You Need a Lawyer?
You don’t technically need a lawyer when you’re injured in a parking lot, but having one can make things much easier on you. Hopefully, your injuries are only minor and won’t require the legal process. But in the event that it’s more serious, you should reach out to our team for support. Here’s how we approach these cases:
- Investigation – If you want to move forward with a claim, we’ll thoroughly investigate what led up to and caused the accident. This will help us figure out who’s responsible.
- Negotiation – Our experienced team knows how to deal with insurance companies and their tactics, increasing the chances of getting a fair settlement.
- Protecting your rights – With us, your rights are protected. We stand up to insurance companies and work hard to secure a fair settlement for you.
- Reducing your stress – We handle all communication and paperwork, so you can focus on healing without added stress.
Every case is different, but we tailor our approach to your individual needs. We can offer all of this information in a free initial consultation, and if you want to move forward, we work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there’s no upfront cost for you.
What Should You Do After Being in an Accident in a Round Table Pizza Parking Lot?
You obviously don’t want to be hurt in a Round Table Pizza parking lot. But regardless of the circumstances, there’s a few things you need to do to protect both your health and your potential claim:
- Call 911 – Take care of your health by calling 911 so an ambulance can respond and treat any immediate injuries.
- Report the accident – Contact local law enforcement to create an accident report, which is crucial for the claims process. Also, report the accident to Round Table Pizza’s management so they can fix any issues and prevent further accidents.
- Collect information – Get contact and insurance details from the other involved driver and provide your information in return.
- Speak with witnesses – Gather contact details from witnesses as their statements can play a crucial role in confirming the sequence of events.
- Visual evidence – Document the accident scene, including vehicle damage, injuries, and relevant parking lot conditions using your phone or camera.
- Preserve evidence – Keep records of medical treatment, bills, and other accident-related expenses for your case.
- Follow your treatment plan – Follow the instructions provided by your doctor for recovery to show you’re being proactive about your healing.
- Be careful – Be careful if discussing the accident with insurance companies without seeking legal advice first to avoid admitting fault or making statements without proper guidance. Also, it’s in your best interest not to post about it on social media.
- Track your expenses – Keep records of how the accident has influenced your life, noting missed work, emotional distress, or changes in daily activities.
Remember, each pedestrian accident case is unique, and necessary steps will differ based on your particular situation. Additionally, it can be tough to do some of these things if you’re more seriously hurt. Our team can step in and help, though.
How Do You Figure Out Who’s Liable for the Accident?
In any accident claim, the first step is determining who’s responsible–a legal concept known as liability. In pedestrian accidents, it’s usually the person who hit you while you were walking, as they’re generally required to yield to you, especially in a parking lot, where many accidents occur.
Establishing liability is crucial if you’re seeking financial support for your injuries and other damages. Proving fault means showing someone acted negligently, leading to the accident. Here are the key things you need to show:
- The liable party should have tried to avoid causing harm.
- They breached this duty.
- The accident happened because they didn’t fulfill their duty.
- Your injuries resulted from their negligent actions.
Typically, showing these elements proves fault on the part of a driver that hits you. However, other factors may also be involved. For example, if the Round Table Pizza doesn’t keep up its parking lot, the owner or management might share responsibility. Similarly, if the driver’s brakes failed, the manufacturer could be partly responsible.
And remember, you yourself can share some liability if you do things like dart out in front of a car. Still, even if you share some blame, you can still file a claim. California follows a “comparative negligence” law, meaning your damages will be reduced based on your percentage of fault. If you’re more responsible due to the mentioned factors, your damages will be adjusted accordingly.
How Can You Recover Damages in a Claim?
The main legal protection you have against being injured is the ability to file an injury claim against the responsible party. This allows you to recover certain “damages” that are available, which is just the legal term for your losses.
While every claim is different, your damages are going to tie heavily into your injuries and how the accident has impacted your life. So, to recover damages, you have to file either an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. This will allow you to recover:
- Medical expenses, covering hospital bills, doctor’s visits, prescription medication, physical therapy, and rehabilitation costs.
- Lost wages, including any future earning capacity you’ll miss out on because of the accident.
- Damage to your personal property, such as clothing or belongings lost in the accident.
- Costs associated with physical and emotional pain and suffering resulting from the accident.
- Damages linked to the impact on your ability to enjoy life as you did before the accident, known as “loss of enjoyment of life.”
- Damages linked to the loss of normal relationships with your spouse or family, referred to as “loss of consortium.”
Facing injuries in any type of accident is very difficult, but even more so in these types of accidents. Usually, they’re avoidable as long as everyone is staying alert. Still, when it happens to you, this financial support is going to seriously help you recover. But you have to put together an effective case. Our experienced team knows how to do this for you.
Dedicated Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in California
At Maison Law, we’re dedicated to helping anyone that’s been injured in a pedestrian accident in a Round Table Pizza parking lot. We believe in holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence, and want to help you recover from your injuries. To get the process started, contact our California pedestrian accident lawyers today for a free consultation.
