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  1. Reasons for Pedestrian Accidents in Erath
  2. How to Recover Compensation From the Defendant After a Pedestrian Accident
  3. We Can Help You Prove Your Claims to Recover Damages
  4. Start the Claims Process Right Away to Avoid Jeopardizing Your Case
  5. How You Can Help Your Pedestrian Accident Claim in Erath
  6. Damages You Might Receive After a Vermilion Parish Pedestrian Accident
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Erath Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Moving around Erath by walking lets you enjoy the scenery. But a reckless driver may strike you and change your life in an instant. Many pedestrian accidents happen because of speeding and drunk, drowsy, and distracted driving. If you or someone you love was in a pedestrian accident, you can hold the negligent party responsible for the resulting injuries and other damages. 

A lawyer from our firm can help you with filing for compensation, proving your claims, and helping you get a fair settlement. An Erath pedestrian accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers knows how to handle your case from the start until its conclusion. Allow us to work for you while you recover.

Reasons for Pedestrian Accidents in Erath

Many pedestrian accidents happen because of driver negligence. Distracted driving is a type of negligence. It involves the driver doing something that takes their attention from driving. Examples are using a phone and eating while driving.

Drunk driving is another example of negligence. Drinking affects the driver’s response to dangerous situations. Apart from negligence, pedestrian accidents can happen because of dangerous road conditions.

Unmarked crosswalks may make pedestrian accidents more likely. Defective traffic signals may also lead to crashes. A pedestrian accident may also occur because of defective parts on a car. An Erath pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm could identify all the liable parties in your accident and recover compensation from them.

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How to Recover Compensation From the Defendant After a Pedestrian Accident

Every state has its unique car insurance regulations. Louisiana requires drivers to carry liability insurance. It provides compensation to injured parties when the driver causes an accident. So, the at-fault party’s insurance company will likely be responsible for covering your damages after a pedestrian accident.

After filing a claim, the insurance company may assign an insurance adjuster to your case. But they are there to serve the best interests of the insurance company. The company aims to pay the minimum compensation or deny your claims, to save on cost. A lawyer with our firm can protect your interests and inform you of your rights.

Insurance representatives are used to negotiating settlements. So, handling negotiations alone may place you at a disadvantage. We can handle negotiations with the insurer on your behalf. Plus, we can help you determine if a settlement offer is low or fair.

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We Can Help You Prove Your Claims to Recover Damages

Many personal injury cases are rooted in the principle of negligence. Thus, as the plaintiff, you must prove that the defendant was negligent. Our pedestrian accident lawyer can gather evidence through an extensive investigation. The insurance company may also investigate your pedestrian accident.

So, it helps to have a lawyer on your side also conducting investigations but with your best interest in mind. During investigations, your lawyer can listen to your account of the incident, interview eyewitnesses, and analyze the police report.

Other helpful evidence may include photos or videos of the accident, medical records, expert testimony, and financial records. Evidence helps build a strong case that can validate your claims to help you obtain compensation.

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Start the Claims Process Right Away to Avoid Jeopardizing Your Case

Each state has its statute of limitations outlining a deadline for filing lawsuits in a civil court. For personal injury cases in Louisiana, CC Art. 3492 states that you have two years to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations starts counting on the day of your injury.

If the two-year deadline passes but you attempt to file a civil suit, there is a high chance that it will be dismissed. 

This means that you will lose your chance to obtain compensation. You can consult a lawyer from our firm, and they will start working on your case promptly.

There are a few exceptions to the statute of limitations. We can examine your case to establish if any of these exceptions apply to your case. We can also answer all your questions about the statute of limitations.

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How You Can Help Your Pedestrian Accident Claim in Erath

There are measures that you can take after the accident to help your financial recovery. Get the contact and insurance information of the party that hit you. This will help you during the process of recovering damages.

Also, get the names and contact information of eyewitnesses. It will help during the investigation into your accident. Call the police after the incident. They will collect information on the accident, witnesses, and those involved in an accident report. The report may help during the insurance claim process.

Take pictures or videos of your injuries and the accident scene. They can serve as proof of your claims. Make sure you seek treatment even if you believe you have no injuries. Some injuries may not be visible. You can then obtain the assistance of our pedestrian accident lawyer. They can advocate for your right to financial compensation.

Damages You Might Receive After a Vermilion Parish Pedestrian Accident

After a pedestrian accident in Erath, you could recover economic and non-economic damages. The first one compensates you for monetary losses. The latter covers losses that are tough to place a price on. Damages include:

  • Medical costs
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost income
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Other damages are punitive damages. The court may award these in addition to the other compensatory damages. They are meant to punish the defendant for intentional or particularly egregious harmful behavior. Our pedestrian accident lawyer can help you establish which damages you can claim.

Connect With Our Lawyer Now for Legal Guidance

The stress of dealing with a case as you try to recover can be immense. We can handle the pedestrian accident case for you and let you focus on healing. We don’t charge any legal fees until we win or settle your case. Begin working with our pedestrian accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers now.

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