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  1. Obtaining Compensation After a Cankton Pedestrian Accident
  2. Common Damages in a Pedestrian Accident Case
  3. Safeguard Your Case by Meeting Important Deadlines
  4. Likely Injuries in a Pedestrian Accident
  5. How Recklessness Causes Pedestrian Accidents in St. Landry Parish
  6. Benefits of Hiring Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
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Pedestrian accidents often lead to serious harm because pedestrians don’t have the same kind of protection as drivers. After a pedestrian accident, you may find yourself in financial trouble, having to pay for medical bills and other accident-related costs. Not to mention the accompanying emotional anguish you may suffer because of the traumatic experience.

If you are the victim of a pedestrian accident in Cankton, you have a legal right to seek compensation from the party that hit you. We understand that you may not know the legal process of financial recovery. A Cankton pedestrian accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you file an insurance claim or lawsuit to obtain compensation.

Obtaining Compensation After a Cankton Pedestrian Accident

Various states across America have their unique laws on compensation after a traffic accident. Some use no-fault systems where the injured party seeks compensation from their own insurer. But Louisiana uses a fault-based system in the event of a road accident.

Under a fault-based system, the driver that caused your pedestrian accident is responsible for compensating you. Your damages will be covered by their insurance company. But the insurer may try to deny or devalue your claim to reduce costs and safeguard profits.

To achieve this goal, they may use tactics such as using your words against you in the claims process. But, with the help of our pedestrian accident lawyer, you won’t have to deal with the insurer alone. Your lawyer can handle talks and negotiations with the insurance provider.

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Common Damages in a Pedestrian Accident Case

Plaintiffs receive damages to compensate them for the economic and non-economic losses they incurred. You may not receive the same kinds of damages as the next person, but there are some common ones offered in pedestrian accident cases. An example is medical costs.

It covers things such as emergency services, surgery, rehabilitation services, medication, and your hospital stay. If you need long-term treatment, your lawyer will help you factor in future medical costs. You may have to miss work to facilitate recovery. In that case, you can get compensation for lost income. Sometimes you cannot go back to work in the same capacity because of a lifelong impairment.

In that case, you can claim damages for lost future income. Other damages are hard to quantify. They include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. The court may also award you punitive damages if the defendant’s actions were especially awful or intentional. Your lawyer can help you fight for all the damages you stand to recover.

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Safeguard Your Case by Meeting Important Deadlines

The statute of limitations is a law that tells you how much time you have to bring a civil suit against the defendant. All states specify their statute of limitations. In Louisiana, CC Art. 3492 states that you have two years from the day of the injury to file a lawsuit against the responsible party.

Failure to observe this strict deadline may result in a case dismissal. When your case gets dismissed, you run the risk of not obtaining compensation. So, it is important that you act quickly after your pedestrian accident to secure your chance of financial recovery.

As you focus on recovery, you may not want to deal with the compensation process but still want to hold the defendant accountable. You can hire our Cankton pedestrian accident lawyer to take care of your case. We will do so promptly, ensuring you meet all the important timelines.

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Likely Injuries in a Pedestrian Accident

Victims in a pedestrian accident may suffer severe injuries. For example, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common outcome of such accidents. A TBI may leave you requiring assistance for the rest of your life because it causes problems with:

  • Cognition (issues with memory, comprehension, concentration)
  • Motor skills (coordination and balance)
  • Hearing and vision
  • Behavior, mood, and emotion

You can also sustain spinal cord injuries that can lead to the loss of movement and sensory functions in the body. It may also cause breathing, digestive, and blood pressure problems. So, you may need long-term medical treatment.

Pedestrian accidents may also cause broken bones, scarring, neck injury, and amputation. A lawyer from our firm can help you get favorable compensation that will facilitate treatment and therefore recovery.

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How Recklessness Causes Pedestrian Accidents in St. Landry Parish

Drivers have a responsibility to avoid harming other road users, including pedestrians. But some drivers are negligent and reckless, leading to pedestrian accidents. Examples of reckless behavior include:

  • Impaired driving (by drugs or alcohol)
  • Failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians
  • Distracted driving (e.g., driving while drinking, eating, and talking on the phone)
  • Speeding

We can help prove that the other party acted recklessly, thus leading to your accident. Our pedestrian accident lawyer in Cankton can investigate your case. They can collect witness statements, video/photo evidence, and review police and medical reports to help build your case.

Benefits of Hiring Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

By hiring our attorney, you can focus on healing from your injuries. We will handle all elements of your pedestrian accident case. Plus, you won’t have to worry about making mistakes in filing the case.

If we cannot reach an agreement with the insurer, you can choose to take the case to a civil court. We will help you file a lawsuit for your pedestrian accident. We can also represent you in court.

We can help you understand how financial recovery works after a pedestrian accident in Cankton. You can direct all your questions towards us, and we will provide answers.

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If you or a loved one was in a pedestrian accident, you deserve to hold the negligent party accountable for their actions. We can examine your case to determine how to best fight for your right to recover damages. Reach out to a team member today for a free consultation.

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