Pedestrian Accident
Are you or is someone you love the victim of a pedestrian accident? Do you need guidance on how to proceed with recovering compensation from serious injuries? Let the personal injury attorneys at the DAG Law Firm, APC support you in establishing a successful case.
1) Knowledge and Experience
Our team of expert personal injury attorneys has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with injury cases pertaining to pedestrians. On your behalf we will perform extensive research, thoroughly interview witnesses, review police reports, accident reports and medical records to build a solid case around your accident.
2) Liability and Comparable Negligence
It is important to fully understand the nature of your pedestrian accident and to determine the level of negligence and liability of the other party. The state of California has specific criteria for determining defendant liability as well as comparative negligence and the attorneys at the DAG Law Firm, APC will support you in understanding this process.
3) Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Victims of pedestrian accidents may suffer severe physical injuries that often include:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations, contusions and abrasions
- Bone dislocation
- Amputation
- Cosmetic disfigurement
- Neck and spinal injuries
- Traumatic head injuries
- Death
4) Recovering Compensation for your Pedestrian Accident
Under certain circumstances, you may discover that your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance does not adequately cover the extent of damages suffered. In this situation, our attorneys will assist you in seeking further compensation from the PIP policy of the involved party through a personal injury lawsuit. Various discrepancies may arise between you and the defendants and it is important to align yourself with a personal injury attorney that is well versed in California pedestrian-related accidents.
With exorbitant medical expenses, loss of wages and your livelihood dramatically impacted, a pedestrian accident can be detrimental to your health and family. In some extreme cases, wrongful death may be the result and you or your family members may be faced with excessive funerary costs as well as the loss of vital income. If you or someone you love has suffered injuries as a result of a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the following damages:
- Payment for current and ongoing medical expenses
- Payment for emotional and psychological distress
- Payment for loss of wages and income earning ability
- Payment for pain and suffering