Liability and Damages in A Pedestrian Accident Case

Whenever there is an accident, Burlington County pedestrian accident attorneys can conduct investigations that determine what caused the accident, such as why a car did not stop and why a car did not give the right of way to the pedestrian that they subsequently injured, as is required by law. In these types of cases, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to begin investigating liability and damages in their client’s pedestrian accident case.

Determining Liability In Pedestrian Accident Cases

In Burlington County, pedestrians always have the right of way. Therefore, if a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the assumption is always that that motor vehicle was at fault. What makes that even more significant is when the pedestrian is using a crosswalk or using a sidewalk, especially in those circumstances, the driver needs to be more aware of their surroundings to make sure that they are not going to cause a pedestrian accident. If that driver was distracted because of using a cellphone or was intoxicated, those are all other factors that will also go into play with regards to liability.

What Are Pursuing Damages?

When someone is involved in a pedestrian accident, there are difficulties that can arise when determining liability and damages. One way to determine those factors is by understanding the extent of the medical treatment, which, in turn, results in medical bills. Those medical bills can pile up very quickly and those bills should not be the responsibility of the person who was injured. The pedestrian who was not doing anything wrong, who was abiding by the laws, and was simply crossing the street in the crosswalk, should not be stuck with medical bills.

If someone injured in an accident is out of work for an extended period of time, those lost wages make someone’s life much more difficult. Bills start piling up. They may have families to support, mortgage payments to make, and those lost wages can really have an impact on their life. That is why what accident attorneys can do is go after the other driver and the other driver’s insurance company to try to get their client injured in an accident compensated for those things by providing damages.

Why You Should Contact An Attorney

The injuries and the impact that those injuries have, whether or not it is for a long period of time, unfortunately, will have a large impact on someone in an accident. In some instances, those injuries are permanent injuries that may affect this person for the rest of their life and this action really needs to be able to compensate them for the rest of their life as a result.

When the case resolves, there is no reopening the case. Therefore, it is important to get an experienced personal injury lawyer in Burlington County who can make sure that whatever amount of money they are able to get for you will compensate you not only in the present but also in the future. Contact Grungo Law today to schedule a free consultation, or call us at (856)-528-4494.