What Is A Pedestrian Accident?
A pedestrian accident case is filed when another party’s negligence causes you to be injured, perhaps a driver who was not careful or a construction site was not fully secured, but there are many other reasons to file a pedestrian accident case.
Why Are Pedestrian Accidents So Serious?
Pedestrians, unlike people in cars, do not have as much protection. They are not wearing helmets, seatbelts, or have the protection of the car itself. This can oftentimes cause serious injuries, even death.
What To Do After A Pedestrian Accident
After a pedestrian accident, there are several things you should do immediately.
-Call the police because you need to get medical help immediately and you want to create a report.
-Get the medical attention you need, and afterwards, go to the doctor as much as you need to because you want to make sure you feel better. Also, it’s to keep a record of what happened to you, and this is important to the case.
-Take pictures of your injuries and the accident scene.
-Get the information of the people who hit you.
-Keep a record of your injuries and recovery process. Write down where there’s pain, what you’re having difficulty doing, how your recovery is going, etc. These things are important for the case.
Speak To A Personal Injury Lawyer
Do not speak to the other party’s insurance company because they have a motive not to pay you for your injuries–or to pay as little as possible. Speak to a personal injury lawyer so that the lawyer can fight with the insurance company to get you the compensation that you deserve. For pedestrian accidents, your lawyer can hold the other party responsible and make them or their insurance company pay for your pain and suffering, medical bills, future medical bills, and loss for many other things, like not being able to help family with everyday life.
Call the Nghi Lam Law Firm About Your Pedestrian Accident
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, call the Nghi Lam Law Firm and speak directly to a lawyer. We will fight and keep the other party accountable so that you can get the compensation and medical care that you deserve. We represent personal injury clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Call 213-235-7969 and speak directly to a lawyer.
