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Pedestrians have little protection beyond each driver’s willingness to follow the law. If a driver breaks the law, you could be left dealing with serious injuries that upend all aspects of your life. You do not have to deal with this situation alone: The Goldwater Law Firm can connect you with a Washington pedestrian accident attorney to fight for your rights.
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Do You Need a Lawyer After a Pedestrian Accident?
You have the right to decide whether or not you want to hire legal representation—and which law firm you hire. As you weigh your options, consider the following:
- Have your injuries caused significant pain that makes it difficult to concentrate on anything else?
- Is the liable party’s insurance company already trying to pressure you to act against your interests, e.g., by asking you to give a recorded statement or accept a fast settlement?
- Are you unsure of how the legal process works?
If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, it may be in your best interests to hire a personal injury attorney to fight on your behalf. Our law firm partners are among the most successful firms in the country, so they can guide you through the legal process while avoiding common errors that can delay or jeopardize a case.
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Seeking Compensation After an Accident Can Help You and Your Family
Seeking damages often involves a variety of legal tasks, from collecting evidence and sending demand letters to negotiating with the insurance company’s representatives. The end goal is to ensure your family recovers compensation for all accident-related losses. Qualifying losses may include:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Temporary loss of wages or income
- Long-term loss of earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Physical or intellectual disabilities
- Loss of consortium
- Serious scarring
When a traffic accident derails your life, you need results as soon as possible. A car accident lawyer can fight for the damages you need while you focus on receiving treatment and spending time with family. Call The Goldwater Law Firm today to start on your case.
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CALL US NOWHow Much Is a Pedestrian Accident Case Worth?
The damages you can recover depend on the nature and extent of your injuries. Since pedestrians are especially vulnerable to severe injuries, these kinds of cases may involve large amounts of money.
If the insurance company tries to push back against your case or persuade you that you have asked for too much, your attorney can use evidence to establish your case’s value. Our co-counsel will not settle for less than you qualify for.
What Evidence Do You Need in Pedestrian Accident Cases?
Your casefile should contain enough evidence to prove that the at-fault party was negligent and that this negligence led directly to your physical injuries and other losses. Evidence your lawyer may use to prove these points includes:
- The other driver’s record, which can show if they have a history of reckless driving
- The official police report, which may describe the sequence of events leading up to and following the crash
- Video footage, such as surveillance footage, that shows the driver doing something dangerous or illegal right before the collision
- Your medical records, which will show which treatments you received and what your prognosis is
- Your financial records, which show the difference in how much you are earning now versus before the accident
The Goldwater Law Firm can strengthen your case by tapping into our expansive network of industry experts. For example, we have access to medical professionals who can confirm your injuries were more than likely caused by your accident. We are also in contact with accident reconstructionists who can determine exactly what happened and how.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The sooner you hire an attorney, the easier it generally is for them to collect critical evidence and implement the right legal strategy. Acting quickly also gives the insurance company less time to build a case against you.
Generally, the deadline is three years. However, special circumstances could make this deadline longer or shorter, and you do not want to wait three years in any case: evidence can rapidly deteriorate after a crash.
Our law firm partners charge a contingency fee. This is an agreed-upon percentage of your final settlement or award, whatever that turns out to be. You do not have to pay this fee if your lawyer does not recover money for you.
If the driver left the accident scene without attempting to help you or providing their contact information, they are considered a hit-and-run driver. Hit and runs are illegal in Washington, and the driver, if found, may face criminal charges in addition to your civil claim for damages.
Recovering sufficient damages when you cannot locate the at-fault driver can be challenging, but it is not impossible. Your attorney can do their best to find the driver and also explore other means of recovering the money you need.
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