Recognized Pedestrian Injury Lawyers in Buford
At some point or another, you have had to walk somewhere. Whether walking for exercise or running an errand, you are a pedestrian in those moments. Walking can be low-risk in Buford, but that doesn’t make it risk-free. You will likely suffer severe injuries and substantial losses in a pedestrian accident. We can help you recover the money you need to pay for the expenses caused by this accident.
The best chance to recover this compensation is to work with our Buford accident attorneys from Spaulding Injury Law to file an insurance claim.
Why are pedestrians susceptible to accidents in Buford?
Many different reasons can cause a pedestrian accident. While they are common, they rarely involve you doing anything wrong but instead, negligent drivers disregarding your safety. Among the most common causes of pedestrian accidents are:
- Inebriated driving: a common risk that you can face as a pedestrian is when a driver is inebriated. Consuming drugs or alcohol is dangerous and illegal in Georgia. It causes delays in driver reactions, and they can lose control of the vehicle. The loss of control can cause them to go onto the sidewalk, running you over.
- Distracted driving: Georgia has a hands-free driving law. Drivers are not allowed to hold a cell phone while driving. Drivers can become distracted for many reasons. Cell phones are the biggest distraction but aren’t the only ones.
- Speeding and reckless actions: speeding causes drivers to require additional time to slow down or stop. These reckless drivers will not see you crossing the street and will brake too late.
- Poor visibility: night driving and inclement weather can affect driver visibility. A driver is responsible for slowing down and staying alert under these conditions. These drivers will have difficulty seeing you on the sidewalk or pedestrian throughway. Even without these conditions, they must be vigilant when reaching areas where pedestrians like you likely are.
- Disobeying traffic laws: a blatant disregard for traffic laws, signs, or signals is dangerous for you and other pedestrians. The most important signal for you is the pedestrian crossing sign. These signs are found near crosswalks.
We know there are many other reasons why pedestrian accidents happen in Buford not listed here. The cause of the accident is vital because it will determine which insurance company to file a claim and pursue damages from. Sometimes, more than one party will be liable, and our attorneys can identify all sources of compensation.
Dangerous drivers cause severe injuries
Dangerous drivers who participate in the actions mentioned can cause severe pedestrian injuries. Pedestrian accidents are dangerous, no matter the circumstances. Even low-speed collisions can cause grave injuries. Since your body has no protection from a motor vehicle, your injuries will likely be severe.
Regardless of how minor you believe your accident is, you should get medical attention immediately. Some injuries have delayed symptoms. Here are some common injuries we have seen from our years of handling pedestrian accidents including:
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Head and Brian Injuries
- Broken bones
A medical assessment is necessary for these and other potential ailments from a pedestrian accident in Buford. The medical diagnosis will help you get better and will also help strengthen your case.
Why hiring our Buford pedestrian accident attorneys is the best idea
You might think you can handle a pedestrian accident claim independently, but there are many benefits to having a pedestrian accident lawyer helping you through the process. Spaulding Injury Law has an in-depth knowledge of the laws regarding pedestrian accidents and how insurance companies work. When you work with our pedestrian accident lawyers, we can help with the following:
- Advise you on compensation options
- Inform all parties that a lawyer is representing you
- Gather evidence that supports your injury claim
- Consult with experts that can help strengthen your case
- Work with doctors to understand your condition
- Handle paperwork, forms, and communications regarding the accident
- Negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement
- Fight for compensation at trial
Spaulding Injury Law has many services we provide our clients to help them after an accident. You can start by scheduling an initial consultation.
The insurance company is working against you
Insurance companies are for-profit companies. They will have catchy slogans to lure you in and make you believe they are on your side. They want you to trust them so they can get more information from you during a claim. The reality is the insurance company is looking to maximize their profits. That translates to offering you the lowest payment possible for your losses.
Adding more stress to the situation is you are facing medical bills, treatments, time off work, and more. It is challenging to juggle these stressors and fight the insurance company simultaneously. The insurance company is banking on your stress to settle your claim for much less. We are here to fight them for you.
Calculating the value of your claim
We have talked a lot about your losses and how important they are to your claim. You are likely wondering what losses are included in an injury claim. Many times our clients only think about medical bills. Our pedestrian accident lawyers will examine how your accident has impacted your life. We will look at getting you compensation for the following:
- Lost wages
- Past medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical bills
- Travel expenses
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial expenses
You will need a thorough review of your losses to determine which categories apply and if there are additional losses not listed here. Our legal team has experience reviewing injury claims and uncovering losses.
Spaulding Injury Law Can Help You After a Buford Pedestrian Accident
Once we begin working on your claim, we will use every hour to our advantage. Traffic cameras can delete footage after a few hours or days. We must move quickly to prevent this from happening. Eyewitness testimony can also fade with time. Spaulding Injury Law works diligently for our clients. Schedule a consultation with our firm today.
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