Pedestrian Accident Legal Services

Get Help After a Pedestrian Accident

Car accidents are already deadly enough. When the accident involves someone on foot, the outcome can be even more devastating. There were 73 pedestrian fatalities in Louisiana in 2020. In 2021, that number rose to 88 for an increase of nearly 21% in just a year. Nationally, pedestrians accounted for about 17% of all car crash deaths in 2020. In other words, pedestrians are at risk.

If you've been in a pedestrian accident, we know what you're going through. At Murray & Murray LLC, we've helped other clients recover after a pedestrian accident. We'll build your case to make sure you are compensated for your injuries, emotional distress, and other damages.

In a car accident, drivers have protection in the vehicle. However, pedestrians experience the same force without any protection. This makes them more vulnerable to serious injury. Common injuries include:

• Broken bones
• Back and spine injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Skin injuries

Recovery may be long, and you may never be able to reclaim your old life after a pedestrian accident. That's why you deserve compensation. To find out if your case is viable, call Murray & Murray LLC. Our personal injury firm has helped countless clients, and we can help prove your case to get you the best settlement. Find out more during a free consultation today.

What You Should Do After a Pedestrian Accident

The first thing to do if you've been hit by a car is call for help. If you can't call, ask someone to do it for you. You should request a police presence. When the police arrive, provide your statement about what you saw and heard before the accident.

You should also exchange contact information with the driver. You need their name, number, email address, driver's license number, and auto insurance. If there are witnesses, try to get their information as well.

When the EMTs arrive, accept medical help. It is wise to go to the emergency room to be treated and for further testing. Never deny help at the scene of the accident.

If you are well enough, try to take photos and videos of the crash scene. You can also ask a witness nearby to do it for you. Try to include street signs, the vehicle, debris, spilled belongings, speed limit signs, and anything else that is relevant to the scene.

You will probably be emotional at this time, but you should avoid arguments with the driver. The only person who should be fighting for your rights is your lawyer from Murray & Murray LLC. For now, keep your interactions with the driver brief. The insurance company can and will use your response at the scene against you. It is best to let Murray & Murray LLC handle all interactions.

Start Building Your Personal Injury Case

After a pedestrian accident, you should take legal action as soon as possible. The statute of limitations for all personal injury cases is one year. If this deadline passes, you have no recourse to recover damages.

With this mindset, it's never too early to call Murray & Murray LLC for legal support. Your first priority should be medical treatment. This should occur within two weeks. Then, within a month, reach out to us. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can get compensation and put this incident behind you.

Being expeditious can bolster your case. Insurance companies always look for fraud, and any delay in medical treatment will raise red flags. They assume that people always seek medical care right away. A delay, in the insurance company's mindset, is indicative of an invalid claim.

Once you start the legal process, we'll work with you to determine liability. Liability is the heart of a personal injury case. According to LA Rev. Stat 32:212, pedestrians have the right of way on any marked crosswalk. Pedestrians are required to use traffic signals when they are provided or when they are in a business area. When someone is in the crosswalk, cars must yield.

If you were walking in the road rather than the sidewalk, you may be found liable for the accident. You can also be liable if you are walking outside a crosswalk. You must be lawfully crossing the roadway in order to prove that you are not partially responsible for the accident.

After determining that you were walking legally, you can turn to the actions of the driver. Pedestrian accidents usually have additional factors at play. The driver may:

• Be distracted
• Fail to signal
• Fail to yield the right of way
• Ignore weather or traffic conditions
• Speed
• Violate traffic laws, signs, and signals

As your personal injury team, we'll look into all these reasons to build your case. You may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. This could cover any financial losses, medical bills, lost wages, and lost earning potential. We'll look at how your life has changed and document the full impact. If you need a grocery delivery service or more childcare while you recover, you can be compensated.

Non-economic damages look at non-financial losses. This might include the loss of an organ or a limb. It can also look at the loss of enjoyment in life. Pain and suffering is the most common non-economic damage. These damages are harder to calculate, but they are extremely important. We'll never overlook them to make sure that you get the justice you need at Murray & Murray LLC.

Let Our Experienced Lawyers Help You

You've been through a lot. After a pedestrian accident, you deserve support. That's what you'll always get with the legal team at Murray & Murray LLC. We're here to do more than build your case. We're here to support you.

When we talk about your case for the first time, bring everything you have. We'll go over:

• The police report
• The other driver
• Witnesses
• Medical bills and records
• Work pay stubs for lost wages
• Photos or videos of the scene
• A journal of your experience

If your case is valid, we'll move ahead with you. We will launch our own investigation to make sure your interests are represented. We'll determine liability and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. We will be relentless as we visit the scene, interview witnesses, and call in expert testimony.

Our service is customized to your needs, and we work hard to maximize your compensation. We know that this isn't about the money. It's about having the means to rebuild your life. It's about justice.

Call Murray & Murray LLC today. We offer free consultations with same-day and emergency appointments.