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A pedestrian is completely vulnerable and unprotected on the road. Because of this, they often suffer life-changing or fatal injuries when struck by a negligent motorist. If you were struck by a vehicle while walking, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins today. Our legal team can help you recover compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages. We understand how important it is for pedestrian accident victims to recover the compensation they deserve, as soon as possible.
How Can a Pedestrian Accident Attorney Help?
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, a pedestrian accident lawyer on our legal team will help guide you through the claims process, every step of the way. They can gather the evidence you need to prove liability and the severity of your injuries, negotiate with the insurance company, and fight for your right to fair compensation.
Most accidents involving pedestrians are preventable. These types of accidents are often caused by reckless, negligent drivers who refuse to respect the rights of pedestrians or fail to see them on the road. A pedestrian accident lawyer will gather evidence before it fades or is lost and determine which party should be held liable. Evidence can include photos of road conditions, skid marks, vehicle damage, police reports, video footage from traffic light cams or nearby businesses, and more. Your pedestrian accident attorney will also consult with experts, such as accident reconstructionists, to prove liability, in addition to other types of experts, such as physicians, to prove the severity of your injuries.
Being hit by a vehicle can be devastating. Pedestrian accident victims can face a long recovery, may be out of work, and can require extensive ongoing medical treatment. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, your pedestrian accident attorney will go above and beyond to build a strong case and help you recover maximum compensation for your economic and non-economic losses.
Negotiating with the Insurance Company
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, the driver’s insurance company may contact you by phone and ask to record your statement. During this time, they may ask misleading and confusing questions, hoping you will accidentally say something that could harm your claim. They may also offer you a settlement, which may be tempting to accept, but these settlements are often never enough to cover the total cost of accident-related losses. When the settlement offer is made, the claims adjuster may not even know the extent of your injuries. These settlement offers are made in the hope that an accident victim will accept the money and simply go away.
Fighting for Your Right to Compensation
When an accident victim hires an attorney, the insurance company automatically knows that it’s going to have to pay more. Instead of speaking to the insurance company, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at Loncar Lyon Jenkins. An attorney on our legal team will handle all communication with the insurance company, including settlement negotiations. They are familiar with the tactics and tricks that insurance companies try to use to minimize payout or deny a claim and they will not back down until an insurance company offers you the compensation you deserve. If the claims adjuster refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer, your pedestrian accident attorney will be prepared to represent you in court. The majority of the time, an insurance company is more willing to make a reasonable settlement offer once a lawsuit has been filed.
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
Most Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our pedestrian accident attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the best financial outcome possible. It’s important to understand that the severity of your injuries can require life-long medical treatment and the negligent motorist who struck you should be held responsible for their unlawful actions.
The most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Vehicles making illegal U-turns
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Entering and existing structures or parking lots without acknowledging the surroundings
- Failure to yield at crosswalks
- Failure to obey traffic lights and stop signs
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Vehicles traveling in reverse without checking their surroundings
Whether you’re running, walking, or jogging, you have the right to safety. When a motorist disregards pedestrians who are sharing the road, fatal accidents can occur.
What Are Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents?
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds, the results are often catastrophic. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, our pedestrian accident lawyers have handled many accident cases that involved the following types of injuries:
Spinal cord damage
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Nerve damage
Loss of limb
Crush injuries
Chest injuries
Internal organ damage
Hearing loss or vision loss
Neck injuries
Back injuries
Internal bleeding
Road rash
Broken bones/bone fractures
Arm and leg injuries
Your attorney will work closely with your treating physicians and other medical experts to determine what your medical needs are now and in the future to ensure you pursue every penny of compensation you deserve.
What Damages Can I Pursue After a Pedestrian Accident?
If you were involved in a pedestrian accident, the damages you’re entitled to will depend on many factors, such as the severity of your injuries, how much time you missed at work, how the accident has affected your life, and many other variables.
In some cases, a pedestrian accident victim can pursue compensation for the following types of economic and non-economic damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Past and future medical costs
- Lost wages
- Personal property damage
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of earning capacity
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
And more.
What is the Statute of Limitations for Pedestrian Accidents?
If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you will have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. If you fail to file by the deadline, you will be unable to recover any compensation for your accident-related losses. When you work with a pedestrian accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins, they will ensure that your lawsuit is filed correctly and within the statute of limitations.
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At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, we offer free consultations to discuss your case. If you were struck by a negligent driver, contact a pedestrian accident attorney at Loncar Lyon Jenkins as soon as possible. We can meet with you to go over your case, discuss your legal options and rights, and determine the best course of action moving forward. At Loncar Lyon Jenkins, we will work tirelessly to help you recover the compensation you deserve, for an accident that was caused by the negligence of another.
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Each year, Loncar Lyon Jenkins represents over 7,000 clients all over Texas and will travel to any city or town within the Lone Star state.
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Phone: +1 214 747 0422
Fax: 214.382.5838
424 S. Cesar Chavez Blvd. Dallas TX 75201
