As a pedestrian in Arnaudville, you expect to be safe as you walk to your destination. But reckless road users put you in danger. For example, a drunk driver may run a red light and hit a pedestrian. If you were in a pedestrian accident because another party acted negligently, you deserve to hold them responsible.
We can help you file an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit against the defendant to recover damages. With the help of an Arnaudville pedestrian accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, you can relax and focus on recovering from your injuries. We can handle all the legal aspects of the case for you.
How to Help Your Case Immediately After a Pedestrian Accident in Arnaudville
After your pedestrian accident, take photos/videos of your injuries, the accident site, and traffic conditions if you can. Doing so will help provide facts about what happened. Your lawyer may use this evidence to prove your case.
Call 911 and have the police come to the accident site to take a police accident report. Cooperate with their investigations at the crash site. Talk to the party that hit you and get details on their insurance and how to contact them. In your conversation, do not say you caused the accident.
Instead, stick to the facts. Saying you were at fault can jeopardize your chance to get compensation. Make sure you seek treatment and keep any medical bills safe. You should then seek legal aid for help recovering damages. Lawyers know exactly how the legal process works and can help you navigate it.
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Settling a Pedestrian Accident Claim With the Insurance Provider
Normally, when another party causes your pedestrian accident in Louisiana, they have a responsibility to pay your damages. Their insurance provider will likely cover your compensation. So, after your pedestrian accident, the insurance company may start investigations into what happened.
Investigations will help them establish the validity of your claims. A pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm can also carry out investigations on your behalf. The insurance company may also reach out to you for a recorded statement. Your lawyer can help you talk to the insurance company or handle all communication with them.
They can also take care of negotiations with the insurer. Your lawyer can deploy their skills to help you get a fair settlement. But if you cannot settle with the insurer, you might have to take the matter to court. Your lawyer can help you file a suit and present a strong case in court.
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Honoring the Statute of Limitations in Your Pedestrian Accident
The statute of limitations tells you how much time you have to file a civil suit. In Louisiana, it is located under CC Art. 3492. For personal injury cases, such as a pedestrian accident, you have one year from when you suffered the injury to file a suit.
When a year runs out without you filing a lawsuit, you might lose the chance to recover compensation. This is because the court may dismiss your case.
To safeguard yourself from missing the chance to recover damages, you can hire our Arnaudville pedestrian accident lawyer.
They can begin working on your case on time to make sure you meet all the deadlines. In some special cases, the statute of limitations changes. A lawyer from our firm can tell you if a different limitation period applies to your case and help you meet it.
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Negligence as a Major Cause of Pedestrian Accidents
Most pedestrian accidents happen because of negligence by other road users. When such accidents involve cars, they may lead to severe injuries for pedestrians.
Pedestrians may sustain injuries to the head, neck, and back. In serious cases, injuries to these regions often have long-term effects. Another common result of pedestrian accidents is broken bones. Complications related to broken bones are blood clots and bleeding into the joints.
Negligence among drivers includes drunk driving, failing to yield the right of way, distracted driving, and speeding. We can help you hold the negligent party liable for their actions. If multiple parties caused your accident, we can also help you identify all of them and hold them accountable for their deeds.
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Damages You May Obtain in an Arnaudville Pedestrian Accident Case
Damages refer to the monetary compensation you get for the losses you suffered due to the accident. They are often divided into two: economic and non-economic damages. A lawyer from our firm can identify the damages you can claim and use that information to calculate the value of your case.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are meant to compensate you for the financial losses you suffered because of the crash. Examples are:
- Medical costs (e.g., cost of medication, surgery, and physical therapy)
- Lost earnings (when you miss work)
- Lost future earning potential (if you sustain a permanent disability)
Non-economic Damages
Non-economic damages cover the unquantifiable losses you suffer due to the pedestrian accident. They include:
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Reduced quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
We Can Help You Build a Strong Pedestrian Accident Case
A strong case is backed up by quality and credible evidence. It can help you prove the other party’s negligence and therefore recover compensation.
We can conduct investigations to gather evidence that helps build a strong case. Evidence may include witness statements, expert opinion, video footage, accident, and medical reports.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we use the contingency fee arrangement for our legal services. This means that you pay no legal fees until we win or settle your case. Then you pay an agreed-upon portion of the proceeds.
Obtain Justice With the Help of Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Lawyers from our firm understand the intricacies of personal injury law and how insurance companies operate. They can put this knowledge to work to help you recover compensation from the party that caused your accident in the Lafayette metropolitan area. Call for your free consultation today with a team member to get started on your case.
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