It is their legal right. Unfortunately, recovering financial compensation in pedestrian accident lawsuits can be difficult. This process directly relates to how the other driver's insurance company handles claims. Insurance adjusters make insurance claims difficult on purpose to reduce settlements or reject claims altogether.
Working with a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer is best for recovering fair compensation.
When working with Angeleno Accident Lawyers, we will also help in the following areas:
- Backed with resources, our attorneys can conduct a thorough investigation
- Grant access to an exclusive network of the top medical providers in the Los Angeles area
- Collect supporting evidence that will strengthen the case
- Accurately determine fault and prove liability on the other party
- Utilize previous experience and acquired skill set to negotiate the best settlement
- Work as credible advocates in navigating the legal system
Our pedestrian accident attorneys will also meet critical deadlines, like California's statute of limitations. This deadline is often overlooked for those unfamiliar with personal injury claims, as victims only have two years from the date of the pedestrian accident to file a claim. If you miss that date, you can no longer pursue your case.
The most common contributions to pedestrian accidents include the following:
- Distracted driving from the use of smartphones, talking to passengers, or other forms of multitasking
- Drunk driving or driving while under the influence of drugs
- Reckless driving and disobeying traffic laws, like speeding or not yielding to pedestrians
- Lack of pedestrian visibility due to the time of day
- Pedestrians failing to exercise caution and follow traffic laws
Driver error is typically behind most pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles. Ultimately, motorists who lack pedestrian awareness threaten anyone sharing the roadways, whether with a jogger, bicyclist, skateboarder, or anyone else traveling on foot.
Proving Negligence
When presenting a pedestrian accident claim, the outcome of the personal injury case will be based on effectively proving negligence. If your attorney can prove negligence, the defendant will be liable for the pedestrian accident and legally bound to compensate the injured victim.
Notable components include:
- Duty of Care Owed - People have a legal obligation to act in a reasonably safe manner while operating a motor vehicle
- Duty of Care Breached - Defendants failed to adhere to their duty of care
- Cause of the Accident - Breached the duty of care that led to causation for the accident
- Overall Damages - The accident led to an injured victim suffering losses, like serious injuries or trauma
Proving negligence on the driver's part is necessary to recover full financial compensation for the injured pedestrian.
Our experienced team of pedestrian accident attorneys can fully counter insurers' calculated tactics. We can also litigate a pedestrian accident case to ensure our clients receive the best possible settlement.
An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can assist by compiling sufficient evidence and presenting the personal injury case to the opposing insurance company.
Our pedestrian accident attorneys at Angeleno Accident Lawyers have the pedigree to take on the insurance companies after being injured in a pedestrian accident. We will offer the support needed during this difficult time. Additionally, we can provide legal counsel and assist clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact us as soon as possible to avoid missing important deadlines. The sooner action is taken, the better your pedestrian accident claim outcome will be.. Schedule a free consultation today.
We understand the complexities of your pedestrian accident case. With our expertise, years of experience with car accident cases, and dedication to defending your rights against insurance company adjusters and the at-fault party, you can claim what's owed to you.
