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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

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How Long Will My Pedestrian Accident Case Take to Settle?

 

Every pedestrian accident is different, and how long a settlement takes depends on various factors. As a result, pedestrian accident settlements can take anywhere from a few months to years to resolve.

The severity and permanency of the injuries you suffered in the accident, the success of negotiations with the insurance company, and whether your case must be filed in court all affect how long your pedestrian accident case will take to settle.

How the Severity of Your Injuries Affects the Settlement Process

If you suffer only minor injuries in a pedestrian accident, you may recover in a few weeks or months. You may be able to return to work after taking a reasonable amount of time to recover from your injuries. You also may not experience any permanent impairments as a result of your accident.

These factors typically result in a settlement that is quicker than most, simply because your expenses resulting from the accident are straightforward and relatively easy to calculate, at least in comparison with more severe accidents.

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Negotiations With the Insurance Company

Another major factor in how long your pedestrian accident case may take to settle is the nature of the negotiation process with the liable party’s insurance company. Insurance companies want to protect the party whom they insure, and they may want to settle insurance claims for as little money as possible.

One way that insurance companies may try to get you to accept a low and unfair settlement is to deny that their policyholder is at fault for causing the accident. While fault in some accidents may be straightforward, this is not the case in other accidents. An insurance company may use its denial of fault to support its denial of a settlement amount.

Likewise, an insurance company may suggest that even if its insured is somewhat at fault, the injury victim is also partially at fault. The company may use this tactic to offer an inadequate settlement amount. These maneuvers by the insurance company to avoid responsibility can add significant time to the settlement process in your pedestrian accident case.

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When Your Case Must go to Trial

Most pedestrian accident cases, like most personal injury cases, settle before the parties ever see a courtroom. However, in some cases, the insurance company is unwilling to come to a fair settlement, which necessitates court action. This can extend the duration of your case.

Note that, per CC 3493.1, there is a general two-year deadline on filing a personal injury lawsuit in Louisiana. You must file your lawsuit before this deadline or you may lose your right to sue.

A pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm can help you prepare your lawsuit and file it on time. The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can get started on your case.

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An Attorney Can Possibly Help You Settle Your Pedestrian Accident Case Sooner

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can handle all the legal work in your case while you focus on recovering from your injuries. During your initial consultation, a member of our team can discuss how long your pedestrian accident case may take to settle. We can keep you updated as we begin pursuing a settlement on your behalf as soon as you retain our services.

We take pedestrian accident cases on contingency, meaning that you will never pay us anything upfront for our services. In fact, you will pay nothing in legal fees unless you receive a settlement or court award in your case. We will go over this payment structure in more detail when you call.

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We are dedicated to representing the interests of injury victims against large insurance companies and liable parties. Our firm has successfully recovered over $200 million in personal injury settlements and court awards for our clients. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-7777 today for your free consultation.

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Pedestrian Accidents FAQ:
What If My Pedestrian Accident Claim Was Denied By the Louisiana Farm Bureau? What If My Pedestrian Accident Claim Was Denied By the Louisiana Farm Bureau?

If you got hurt in a pedestrian accident and the at-fault party is insured by the Louisiana Farm Bureau, you might have submitted an injury claim to the insurance company. But what should you do if

What If My Pedestrian Accident Claim Was Denied By Farmers Insurance? What If My Pedestrian Accident Claim Was Denied By Farmers Insurance?

If your pedestrian accident claim was denied by Farmers Insurance, you can appeal that decision. If you were in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you deserve to recover the compensation you

What if My Pedestrian Accident Claim Was Denied by USAA? What if My Pedestrian Accident Claim Was Denied by USAA?

If USAA denies your pedestrian accident claim, you still have options, including filing an appeal. When you buy insurance policies and pay your premium, you should feel you have done your best to

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