Burbank Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If you find yourself walking near populated roads, you should take care to be as safe as possible. You could easily be struck by a vehicle, especially if the driver is not paying close attention. If you were injured due to the negligent behavior of a driver, you could take legal action against him and pursue a settlement from the insurance company. Your injuries and losses should be covered by the liable individuals, not from your own pockets. You may need assistance with your claim, though, and that is where the Downtown LA Law Group comes in. Our team of Burbank pedestrian accident attorneys can help you with your claim from start to finish. You deserve the utmost compensation available, and we promise to do all we can to win your lawsuit for you.

Why Pedestrian Accidents Happen

For the most part, drivers are acutely aware of pedestrians and know how to best avoid them and give them the proper right of way. However, some drivers are extremely reckless and do not pay attention while driving. This causes them to put everyone in danger, including themselves and pedestrians. There are over 5,000 pedestrian fatalities per year, and many of those incidents happen because of the negligence of drivers. A few of the reasons that cars hit pedestrians include:

• Speeding
• Failure to yield at intersections
• Ignoring right of way laws
• Turning on red
• Turning in front of oncoming traffic
• Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs
• Exhausted driving
• Texting while driving or using the phone while behind the wheel
• Vehicle defects
• Road problems
• Broken or defective traffic lights
• Inadequate lighting
• Sudden turns and hidden driveways in the environment

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In some cases, pedestrian error contributes to crashes. Some of those on foot may simply walk out into the street or not look when they are crossing. Others choose to cross where there aren’t intersections and when it is dark out while wearing dark clothing. Pedestrians should act with more caution when walking, as they may not always be visible to vehicles. If you were hurt in a crash, contact our Burbank pedestrian accident lawyers for more help moving forward. We will do all we can to secure you the compensation you deserve and ensure that your various debts and expenses are fully paid off.

Injuries From A Pedestrian Accident

A pedestrian accident often results in many more injuries than any other crash. This is because pedestrians are not protected at all. While those in vehicles have seatbelts and airbags and those on bikes have helmets and pads, pedestrians are generally only wearing their normal clothes. This means that any impact is fully absorbed by the individual. As a result, there are many fatalities and severe injuries. Some of the common injuries we see in pedestrian accidents include:

• Brain damage
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions
• Closed head injuries
• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Broken bones
• Internal organ damage
• Nerve damage
• Torn muscles
• Lacerations
• Crushing injuries
• Puncture wounds
• Severed limbs and digits
• Paralysis
• Coma
• Death

You may be seriously hurt after a pedestrian accident. If you were injured, you should not wait to call a Burbank pedestrian accident lawyer. We will help you with your claim and ensure that you receive the proper medical treatment and that the driver is held responsible for his negligent actions.

What To Do After A Pedestrian Accident

Getting struck by a vehicle can lead to months of rehabilitation and mental trauma. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, it is extremely important that you get medical attention at once. You do not want to run the risk of having injuries not be identified and treated, and if you do plan to sue, you need to have proof of medical treatment. Your proof should include medical notes, receipts, and more.

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It is also wise to collect as much evidence at the scene of the accident as you can. You should have pictures of the environment, photos of your injuries, pictures of the driver and his vehicle, surveillance footage if available, dash cam video if available, and more. This can all show the circumstances of the event and prove your claim. You should get proof from other parties as well. This includes eyewitness statements and testimonies, a copy of the police report, a statement from the responsible driver, and more. You should be sure to write down the contact information and insurance details of the driver who hit you, too. You do not want to forget such a key detail, which could easily turn a case into a hit and run if he does not provide you with any identifying info. It is also in your best interest to hire a Burbank pedestrian accident lawyer who can take your case and win you the compensation you deserve. You should not try to go through the trouble of filing the lawsuit by yourself. You may not have the necessary legal knowledge and negotiation skills to get what you need, and the stress of the case could delay your recovery time. An attorney can complete the legwork for you and win your case.

How To Sue For Damages

If you wish to file a lawsuit, you must show that the driver was negligent. Negligence requires four points to be proven; they are, in order, that you were owed a duty of care that was breached by the responsible party, and that the breach of duty led to an accident and subsequent physical injuries. Too often, individuals are not hurt and try to claim they are; if you weren’t injured, you won’t be able to file a personal injury claim. If even one of these points is shown to be false, the entire claim will be thrown out. Bear in mind that if you weren’t physically harmed, you could still pursue damages for property loss and missed income. You may not need an attorney for acquisition of these damages, as insurance agents are much more likely to negotiate when the costs are not high. However, for all other purposes, it is recommended that you hire a pedestrian accident attorney in Burbank for your case.

Compensation From Your Lawsuit

As a victim of a pedestrian accident, you could receive total coverage for your injuries and damages. The responsible driver can pay the numerous bills that resulted from the incident by way of his insurance company. You may have been severely hurt and have little to no way of paying debts due to the inability to work. Our team of attorneys will strive to secure you the following:

• Medical bills from the past and future, including surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, rehab, and more
• Lost income from the past and future for days you missed due to injury or additional medical treatments
• Property damage for anything you owned that was lost or broken in the incident
• Pain and suffering for emotional trauma, such as PTSD, anxiety, fear, mental anguish, and more

Pedestrian accidents are sometimes fatal. If a loved one passed away in a crash, you could pursue wrongful death damages, which may include funeral and burial fees, loss of consortium, loss of expected inheritance and savings, pre-death medical bills and pain and suffering, and more. In the event that the responsible drive deliberately tried to hurt you or acted with gross negligence, you could receive punitive damages, which are additional amounts of compensation meant to punish the defendant in lieu of jail time. These damages are often difficult to win due to judges viewing them as excessive or severe.

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If you want to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries, contact our pedestrian accident attorneys in Burbank.

Statute Of Limitations On Your Claim

California law dictates that individual who intend to file personal injury lawsuits have 2 years from the date of the injury to take legal action. If they do not file claims within this time period, they will not be able to pursue any damages in the future and their claims will be barred. The statute of limitations helps ensure that claims do not get unfairly filed years after the damage is done, which could make evidence irrelevant or could wrongfully wrench compensation from those who have no means to pay for it. There are a few ways in which the statute of limitations could be extended, though. Minors, for example, cannot sue, and are thus not limited to the statute of limitations until they turn 18 years old. Those who have been severely injured and left mentally or physically unwell cannot sue either, and they can wait to return to their functioning presence of mind and body before taking action. The defendant must also be present if you intend to sue. If he vacates California and lives somewhere else, or if he goes on an extended vacation, te statute of limitations will freeze and will resume when he returns, thus extending it. Many clients do not know when their statute of limitations runs out. Call our firm at (855) 339-8879 for more assistance and we will accurately determine how much time you have left. Our Burbank pedestrian crash lawyers will gladly handle your case for you and submit all of your documents on time to the relevant parties.

Work with Our Firm

The Downtown LA Law Group has handled numerous pedestrian accident lawsuits throughout the years and we find ourselves to be the most successful team of attorneys available Our track record and successes speak for themselves; you will be treated to the expert representation from a qualified lawyer who has spent many years in personal injury. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients over the years, and we will treat you with respect and care after your case. You are our priority, and we will do everything possible to win your case. Call our offices for a free legal consultation. You can ask us questions about your claim and find out more about the legal necessities. If you wish to hire us, we’ll give you our zero fee guarantee, which says that you won’t have to pay a dime for our services. We will get paid if we win, and the insurance agency will cover our fees as a portion of the settlement we negotiate. If we lose, we don’t get any money whatsoever. For the best chance of victory with your claim, reach out to our firm to speak with a Burbank pedestrian accident lawyer.