Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Ohio

Types of Compensation You Can Get for Your Accident

Pedestrian accident victims generally have the right to seek two kinds of compensation. The first, non-economic damages, is an acknowledgment of your physical and emotional suffering. This portion of your settlement may include money for:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma and distress
• Loss of independence or quality of life
• Permanent or temporary disabilities

You could also be entitled to economic damages for all relevant financial expenses and losses. Examples of economic damages include:

• Medical expenses
• Loss of wages, salary, bonuses, or benefits
• Loss of future earning capacity

It is vital that you request an accurate amount of compensation. This will increase your credibility, while asking for too much or too little could undermine your case. In addition, you generally only get to take legal action once. If you settle for less than you really need, you could end up running out of money and be left without legal options for obtaining more.

How to Get the Compensation You May Qualify For

One of the first and most important steps you can take when seeking compensation is to speak with The Goldwater Law Firm. Our team will provide a free consultation, so you can better understand your rights. We will then put you in touch with a pedestrian accident law firm in your area that can guide you through the next steps.

Securing Compensation Through a Claim

This is how our co-counsel resolves most cases. They can:

• File an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s insurer
• Closely track the claim as it works its way through the system
• Work with the insurance adjuster to make sure they have all of the information they need—and to prevent the adjuster from needlessly bothering you
• Evaluate any settlement offers the insurance company makes
• Negotiate to increase the amount on offer and ensure that you do not settle for less than what your case is worth

Securing Compensation Through a Lawsuit

In rare cases, securing a fair settlement is not possible. When that happens, our law firm partners do not shy away from taking cases to trial and:

• Presenting evidence and oral arguments
• Questioning witnesses
• Working hard to persuade the jury that your case is valid

Call The Goldwater Law Firm today. We recognize that you have been wronged, and our law firm partners can help set things right. While your lawyer manages your legal case, you would be free to focus on getting medical care and figuring out what your life will look like once you have recovered as much as possible.

What to Do After Your Pedestrian Accident

The Goldwater Law Firm encourages you to:

• Get out of the road if possible
• Call 911 so the police and the EMTs can provide timely assistance
• Speak to the at-fault party to make sure they are unhurt and to get their insurance information
• Get medical care right away
• Stay at the scene until the police arrive (unless you require emergency treatment)
• Take pictures of the road, the car that hit you, and your injuries
• Call our law firm so we can connect you with an Ohio car accident lawyer as soon as possible

One thing you should not do is speak to any insurance company without representation. While you will have to inform your insurer about the accident and file claim(s) promptly, it is better to hire a lawyer first and let them do the communicating. Even your own insurance company is more concerned with profits than your well-being, and it is a good idea to protect yourself by seeking legal advice right away.