When walking around Catahoula, you must remain alert to avoid cars and other dangers. Even if you’re careful, accidents can still happen. A Catahoula pedestrian accident lawyer with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you seek financial recovery if you were injured while on foot.
We can talk with you about your accident to determine what your legal options are. While you heal from the accident, we can negotiate with the liable party’s insurer for compensation that can help you cover your losses. You can start with a free consultation with us and decide if filing an insurance claim or lawsuit is right for you. We can help you with either one.
How Our Catahoula Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You
We know that recovering from a pedestrian accident is no easy or quick feat. You likely have medical bills you need to pay, and money may be tight if you are at home recovering instead of earning a check at work. The thought of going back and forth with an insurance company or pursuing a lawsuit may be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be when you have us on your team.
If you hire our attorney, they will do the following and more in your Catahoula pedestrian accident:
- Investigate and collect evidence to prove your case (This includes videos and photos of the collision scene and your injuries, accident and medical reports, and accounts from witnesses and specialists.)
- Identify parties responsible for the bike collision
- Negotiate with insurers for a fair settlement that meets your needs
- Represent you in all legal proceedings and handle all communications
- Update you regularly about your case and all developments
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ClientWhat Damages Can You Recover From a Pedestrian Accident?
When suing for damages in a pedestrian accident, you can claim financial and non-financial losses. Our Catahoula pedestrian accident lawyer will guide you in filing for financial compensation. Some of the recoverable damages include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income and/or lost future earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Disability or disfigurement
- Lost companionship
- Lost enjoyment of life
Wrongful Death Damages in a Catahoula Pedestrian Accident
If your loved one did not survive their injuries after a pedestrian accident, you might be able to recover damages under a wrongful death action. If you can file this kind of lawsuit, compensation could cover:
- Your late relative’s medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income the decedent would have contributed to the household
During a free consultation, we can explain how wrongful death actions work in Louisiana and how our lawyer can help you and your family with one.
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Rick Smith | ClientWhat Does Louisiana’s Law Say About Pedestrian Accidents?
Under RS 32:212, pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks. If a vehicle hits you for any reason while walking along the road, you have the law behind you in filing a claim for personal damages.
When filing a personal injury lawsuit, you must do so in the time allotted by the statute of limitations in Louisiana. The statute of limitations allows you up to one year to file the claim, per CC Art. 3492. You also have one year to file a wrongful death action in a fatal Catahoula pedestrian collision, per CC Art. 2315.2.
Our pedestrian accident lawyer serving Catahoula can give you specific guidance about your case during a free case review.
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ClientFacts About Pedestrian Accidents
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) states that about 6,700 pedestrians were fatally wounded by a traffic incident in 2020. On top of this, many nonfatal accidents involving pedestrians leave people wounded, disfigured, and in pain.
Based on the data, more people tend to have fatal pedestrian accidents in urban areas than in rural and non-intersection locations. It makes sense that most occurred at night. Pedestrian accidents are especially damaging because of the heavy weight of the vehicle. An average car weighs about 3,000 pounds. If a vehicle strikes an individual, it can lead to devastating consequences, including fatalities.
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ClientCommon Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents occur for various reasons. When it involves a pedestrian, it often has more devastating consequences. Some of the main reasons pedestrians might be struck by a vehicle include the following:
Impaired driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is unsafe, and it’s against the law to drive while impaired. Many pedestrian fatalities result from people driving while intoxicated.
Decreased visibility: Seeing pedestrians is harder because they are smaller than motor vehicles, which are easier to see. Drivers must remain alert when driving so they can spot pedestrians on the side of the road. Some pedestrians may wear reflective clothing while walking at night, but drivers need to be more aware of their surroundings if they don’t.
Speeding: When a vehicle is driving over the speed limit, the risk for accidents is higher. For example, a speeding car may not be able to stop in time when they see a pedestrian in front of them.
Distracted driving: Driving while distracted leads to serious risks and dangers. Distracted driving can involve driving while texting or checking social media on a cellphone. Other distractions include turning around to talk to people in the back seat and eating while driving, among others.
Our Catahoula Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You
If a motorist hit you while you were walking, you have a right to file an insurance claim or lawsuit for an injury. A Catahoula pedestrian accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help. We will fight for the monetary compensation you deserve. You can review your legal options to find out where you stand with compensation.
We collectively have more than 350 years of legal experience that we are ready to put to work for you. In addition, you can hire us at no upfront cost. We work with clients on a contingency basis, allowing you to focus on healing while they work on your behalf. We get paid only if you win your case. Call us today for a no-obligation, free consultation.
