Pedestrians can never take for granted that crossing a road is completely safe. In order to prevent being hit by a vehicle, a pedestrian should always obey traffic signals, cross in designated crosswalks, wear bright clothing if walking or jogging at night, and check the road for oncoming traffic in both directions before and during crossing.
Even the most vigilant pedestrian is no match for a vehicle that is driving dangerously, or for dangerous road conditions such as potholes or construction sites. What are some of the main causes of pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrians can also be considered partly at fault for an accident, under Illinois’ modified comparative fault statute. If a pedestrian was behaving recklessly – such as jaywalking, laying in the street, or running out suddenly into the road in the oncoming path of a vehicle, the court may consider them to assume a percentage of the fault. If the driver is found to be 60% at fault and the pedestrian 40%, the injured pedestrian’s damages would be reduced by 40%.
A personal injury lawyer is an expert in claiming damages. No one anticipates getting involved in an accident. After suffering an injury it can be difficult enough to focus on recovering and figuring out what one’s own insurance policy will cover – let alone researching what rights an accident victim has for compensation. A personal injury lawyer will know precisely what kinds of damages a pedestrian accident victim is entitled to under the law – including medical costs, lost income, property damages and pain and suffering.
A personal injury lawyer will negotiate with insurance companies on their client’s behalf. An insurance company may make a low initial settlement offer and not include categories of damages the claimant is entitled to in hopes the claimant will accept simply to get the process over with. A personal injury lawyer will be persistent until the fairest maximum settlement they are entitled to.
A personal injury lawyer works on a fee contingency basis. When pursuing a personal injury claim, the client does not have to pay anything upfront. The personal injury lawyer will not accept a case unless they are confident a settlement can be reached.
If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident where someone else was at fault, contact the team at Mueller, Lawson & Frobisch to handle your case. Contact us today for a consultation.
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