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If you were hit by a negligent driver while walking in San Diego and suffered injuries, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. San Diego is a beautiful city with many parks and services available to its citizens and visitors, but accidents can happen. A San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer could help you and your family pursue compensation for such losses as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
From Ocean Beach to Chollas Lake Park, we can be there for you when the reckless actions of another party have injured you. The San Diego personal injury lawyers at Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers are dedicated to helping people like you recover physically, emotionally, and financially. Call us today for a free case consultation. We want to hear what happened to you and explain your legal options. We are your local injury law firm. Let us help you start feeling better today.
Your Compensation Should Cover More Than Just Medical Bills
Pedestrians struck by a car often suffer from debilitating injuries. Such catastrophic injuries could range from any of the following:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Amputations
- Internal Organ Damage
- Broken and Crushed Bones
- Deep Lacerations
Such serious injuries can require extensive medical care and months to years of time to recover. Even after the recovery, accident victims may be living with disabilities, disfigurement, and emotional trauma.
If you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, you have a right to demand compensation for your losses. In fact, you may be entitled to more than you realize. You could qualify to pursue such damages as:
Medical Expenses, Both Now and in the Future
These damages represent the immediate medical care you received after the accident, such as emergency room visits, testing, and hospital stays, as well as doctor’s visits, medications, surgeries, rehabilitation, medical devices, home modifications, and transportation. Also included are any on-going healthcare and nursing services you may require.
Lost Income While You Recover
Whether you are on salary or hourly pay, you may claim lost income for the time you were away from work recovering from your injuries. Moreover, you can claim any tips, bonuses, and benefits you would have earned had you been at work. In some instances, you could possibly claim any missed promotional opportunities.
Earning Potential Lost Due to Your Injuries
If you suffer from any permanent disabilities after the accident that prevent you from doing your job or working in a similar field, you can claim this loss. You could also demand compensation for training in a new field that accommodates your abilities.
Property Damage Repairs and Replacements
Personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the accident can be claimed. You can demand compensation for the repair or replacement of such things like clothing and your smartphone.
Pain and Suffering You Experienced
The physical pain you endured in the accident and through your recovery is a damage you can claim. In addition, you may also claim the emotional distress you experienced, including any anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) you now live with.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Just as your injuries may affect your work and career, you can also demand compensation for the effect your injuries have on your pastime activities. If you can no longer enjoy the hobbies you once participated in, that too can be a part of your compensation package.
Loss of Consortium
Pedestrian accidents that result in severe injuries place a heavy toll not only on the victim but also on their family members who care for them through this ordeal. If your injuries have an adverse effect on the relationship with your spouse, we can help you pursue financial compensation for this hardship on you and them.
Disfigurement and Disability
Even after you recover or reach maximum medical improvement (MMI), you may be left with a disability or scarring. Such permanent injuries will affect your life, and you deserve compensation for this change.
Wrongful Death Damages for the Family’s Loss
It is a sad reality that pedestrian accidents can also cost the life of a loved one. We are truly sorry for your loss and understand the turmoil your family is living with right now. Our attorneys can help your family obtain damages for the following:
- Funeral expenses and burial costs
- Your loved one’s final medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of support
- Loss of consortium
If you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident, our lawyers can help. We have secured over $40 million for past clients and can help you obtain the compensation you and your family need to recover from this event. Call us today and talk with a member of our legal team. Learn more about how we can help you.
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Schedule NowProviding Personalized Attention to Your Pedestrian Case
No two accidents are exactly the same. The circumstances in your case, the severity of your injuries, and the time you need to recover all affect your claim. Our lawyers serving the San Diego community will develop a claim that addresses your unique needs and all your damages. Here’s how we can help you:
Investigate Your Pedestrian Accident
We will investigate your accident to identify all liable parties to your injuries. We will gather evidence that demonstrates negligence, which includes:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
Such evidence in your case may include:
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Photos and videos from the accident scene
- Eyewitness and expert witness statements
- Financial statements
We will handle collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and consulting with experts. Your only responsibility is following your doctor’s orders.
Represent Your Interests Throughout the Legal Process
With the evidence we gather, we will submit your claim to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. If we find that there are multiple liable parties, we will submit claims to each insurer. We will negotiate with them to achieve the maximum compensation possible in your case.
Now, since California is a fault-based state, as we said, we will file a claim with the negligent driver’s auto insurance policy. However, if they do not have insurance, we will then file a claim with your uninsured/underinsured auto policy. Additionally, you could file claims with your health insurance, personal injury protection (PIP) plan, or a MedPay policy. You have options, and we can help you through this.
If we cannot reach a settlement agreement with the insurance companies, then we will take your case to court. We will have your case prepared for trial and will present our evidence and arguments to the judge or jury.
Compassionate Guidance and Constant Updates
We understand how hard things are right now, but we will be there for you and your family. Our personal injury attorneys will handle all communications on your case. If you get emails or phone calls regarding your accident, direct them to us. We will let you know of any changes in your case and provide our legal advice on offers presented by the insurance companies.
Contingency Fee Legal Services
Pedestrian accident victims face serious financial hardships following their accident. Medical care costs and a lack of income can quickly leave families in trouble trying to pay their bills.
We offer our legal representation on a contingency fee agreement. Under this agreement, you pay nothing up front. We only receive payment when we obtain a settlement agreement or court award. Our attorney’s fees will be a pre-approved portion of your compensation.
It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.
Call Us NowWe Must Start Your Pedestrian Accident Case As Soon As Possible
Accident cases must be started before the statute of limitations for them expires. Most pedestrian accident cases fall under CCP § 335.1, California’s personal injury statute of limitations. Under this statute, you typically have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you fail to file on time, the courts could dismiss your case. This will mean that you will lose the right to pursue compensation for your injuries through a trial when the insurance companies fail to negotiate fairly with you.
There are also exceptions that could apply to your case that could change that deadline. For example, if the injured party is a minor, the statute is paused until the victim reaches 18 years old. Alternately, if the liable party is a government entity, your time could be cut back to six months to file a notice of claim.
To ensure the vitality of your claim, we advise contacting us as soon as you can. We can file your pedestrian accident lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires and collect evidence before it is lost and memories fade.
Call Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers For Your Pedestrian Accident Case
Call us today and receive a free case consultation. We can listen to what happened to you and explain your next steps. Plus, we work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.
You do not have to go through it alone. Our lawyers are here to help you and your family get back to your lives.
