Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian Accident Law Firm

How Do You Recover Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident in a No-Fault State?

Pursuing compensation for medical bills and other damages in a no-fault state can be complex and will vary depending on the state. In some no-fault states, drivers are required to carry liability insurance, in addition to Personal Injury Protection insurance coverage, or PIP. If a pedestrian is struck by a motorist and requires medical treatment, the injured party can use their own PIP insurance coverage or the PIP coverage of someone in their household to pay for the cost of medical treatment. If the injured party does not drive and does not have PIP coverage, they can pursue a claim against the other driver’s insurance provider to recover compensation.

Can I Sue the Driver After a Pedestrian Accident?

If the accident victim’s injuries were severe, exceeding the insurance policy’s limits, another option is to file a lawsuit against the negligent driver.
If the accident victim sustained injuries that meet the serious injury threshold in their state, they can pursue compensation from the negligent driver in court, to cover the cost of medical bills and other accident-related losses.

How Can a Pedestrian Accident Attorney Help?

If you were struck by a negligent driver, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit or file a claim with the other driver’s insurance provider. However, recovering compensation after a pedestrian accident can be very complex, due to state laws. That’s where a pedestrian accident lawyer comes in. At Parker Waichman LLP, our pedestrian accident lawyers can investigate your accident and determine who should be held liable for damages.

When you hire a member of our legal team, they can also help by:

• Investigating the accident
• Gathering evidence
• Interviewing  witnesses
• Hiring experts to uncover the truth, prove liability, and accurately assess damages
• Valuing your claim or lawsuit
• Handling all communication with the insurance company or defense attorney
• Negotiating a fair settlement
• Pursuing compensation in court, if necessary

These types of accidents can be very complex, and proving liability can be challenging. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney on our legal team knows how to investigate a pedestrian accident to uncover the truth and prove liability and your demand for compensation. We will focus on gathering vital evidence, such as your medical bills, eyewitness statements, police reports, and video footage, to prove the driver’s negligence. We understand how important it is to recover every penny of compensation you’re owed after this type of devastating accident, as soon as possible.

What Damages Can I Receive for a Pedestrian Accident?

The damages you’re entitled to will depend on the circumstances surrounding your case. If the other driver was liable for your accident, you may be able to recover compensation for the following types of economic and non-economic damages:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Medical bills
• Loss of income, wages, and benefits
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Diminished earning capacity
• Loss of enjoyment of life and loss of quality of life

And more.

The amount of compensation you receive depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of your case, and many other variables. If you were partially at fault for the accident, your compensation may also be reduced based on your level of fault.