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Unfortunately, far too many pedestrians are injured every year in Santa Barbara and across California. The rising number of individuals who are hurt in accidents like this results in an increasing number of personal injury claims. Many pedestrians who have been hurt in a vehicle accident due to another driver’s careless or reckless behavior feel as though they have no choice but to pursue legal action against the responsible driver.
After an accident, contact an award winning Santa Barbara pedestrian accident lawyer at The May Firm to schedule a free consultation.
Being struck as a pedestrian carries significantly more consequences than an accident involving passengers or drivers inside a vehicle. When a pedestrian is hurt in a vehicle accident, he or she can sustain significant injuries that may alter the course of the remainder of his or her life.
Pedestrian accident fatalities and injuries are a significant problem not just in California, but also around the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2013 alone there were approximately 4,735 pedestrian fatalities in the United States. Injuries totaled around 69,000 pedestrians in 2011.
An alarming number of those individuals who were injured in a pedestrian accident were males and individuals under age 14. Despite numerous educational efforts and clear traffic safety programs and laws, pedestrians continue to lead the way for injuries and fatalities when they are near roadways or crossing streets.
Pedestrian accidents may be included in California personal injury laws, enabling a victim to pursue a personal injury claim against a responsible individual when he or she has been significantly hurt.
The idea of pure comparative negligence is important for moving forward with a personal injury claim, enabling victims to pursue compensation even in the situation where a pedestrian may maintain partial responsibility for an accident. If you or someone you love has been recently injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be eligible to pursue fair and full compensation under California’s personal injuries laws.
The extent to which you may be awarded compensation may be associated with various conditions, including the factors involved in the accident such as whether or not the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The key element in all of these cases is negligence. It has to be proven that the driver owed the pedestrian a duty of care and that he or she breached this care leading to significant injuries for the pedestrians. Be aware that as soon as possible after a pedestrian accident, the insurance company may make you a settlement offer.
The insurance company does not always have your best interests in mind. In fact, it is their primary responsibility to protect their own bottom line. In many cases, insurance companies want to settle for minimum amounts and will not work hard to protect your interests like a Santa Barbara pedestrian accident attorney will do.
It is strongly recommended that you avoid giving insurance companies any statements or information about your case until you have had an opportunity to speak to your attorney.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in California include situations such as pedestrians not obeying a traffic signal, a vehicle driver failing to yield to pedestrian who is in or stopped facing the crosswalk, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, distracted driving and or reckless driving.
One of the most important things you need to know about moving forward with a Santa Barbara pedestrian accident claim is proving negligent behavior. This is a crucial component of any personal injury case and a pedestrian accident is no exception. Liability for pedestrian accidents is placed upon a company, persons or another person.
Your Santa Barbara pedestrian accident lawyer should work hard to evaluate all the facts of your case. In California, if you have any personal responsibility for the accident, the compensation you receive may be reduced accordingly.
Contact us to get started. It is important to have the proper legal representation on your side if you’re involved in a motorcycle crash. Often wrongful blame is placed on the rider in a multi-vehicle collision due to the increased risk that comes with riding a motorcycle. Insurance companies are reluctant to side with the motorcyclist and oftentimes will attempt to place the full or partial blame on them. Don’t accept that blame and the legal repercussions that come with it.
Call (866) 619-6679 to schedule a free consultation with our award-winning motorcycle accident lawyers. We’ll help determine the viability of your case based on your testimony and help you determine the best way to proceed. Working on a contingency fee means our lawyers are only compensated when your case or settlement is won, and our extensive experience and case history allow us to settle most claims out of court, giving you a faster resolution to your case and allowing you to focus on your recovery process. We factor in every possible expense when building your settlement: Medical bills, wage loss, property damage, and emotional suffering are all considered. Our goal is to help you put your life back in order to the best of our ability.
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