Whether you take a walk for your health, for work, or in an attempt to unwind, you expect to be able to do so safely. Most of the time, you can. However, if a driver is not paying attention or is behaving recklessly, they could hit you before you can take any time to protect yourself.
After suffering injuries from a car hitting you while you were walking, trust a Deerfield Beach pedestrian accident lawyer with Ged Lawyers to help you. We will seek to win every dollar that you deserve for compensation.
Damages You May Seek in a Pedestrian Accident Case
Our Deerfield Beach personal injury lawyer will review your case to determine which damages you can request in your claim and/or lawsuit. No two cases are alike, but common compensation pedestrian accident victims receive can account for the following losses:
- Medical bills
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Property damages
- Mental anguish
- Disability
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
Because pedestrians are so vulnerable on the road, many lose their lives in an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 7,388 pedestrians died in 2021.
If your loved one passed away from their pedestrian accident injuries, you have our deepest condolences. Although nothing can change what happened, financial compensation can help you and your family cope and move forward. You may be able to seek wrongful death damages for:
- Burial costs
- Funeral expenses
- End-of-life medical bills
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of financial support
Our Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Deerfield Beach, FL, Gives You the Support You Need
Our Florida pedestrian accident lawyer has a long track record of giving our clients the highest level of service. We know the importance of serving both our clients’ legal needs and emotional needs.
We Can File Your Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit in Time
At Ged Lawyers, we can take care of the legal aspects of filing a claim after your injury accident. This includes ensuring that we meet the statute of limitations under Florida Statutes § 95.11, which generally requires us to file a lawsuit within two years of the accident.
When we represent you, we almost certainly will start the claims process by trying to negotiate a settlement with the driver’s insurance company. However, if we cannot come to a final settlement, we will file the lawsuit for you.
Even after filing a lawsuit, we can continue negotiations on your behalf. The step of filing a lawsuit does not guarantee that you will have to appear in court. However, when needed, we hold mock trials for our clients to help them feel comfortable with the process.
Our Attorney Can Handle All Matters With the Insurance Company
After a driver hits you as a pedestrian, your injuries could be significant. It can be difficult to think about the long road ahead for your recovery.
Trust our pedestrian accident attorneys in Deerfield Beach, FL, to stand with you at every step of your recovery. You shouldn’t have to worry about going back and forth with the insurance company, so we will take over all communications with them after you hire us. If you have to speak to the insurer, our team will be there to guide you throughout the conversation.
The team at Ged Lawyers wants to give you peace of mind about seeking the financial recovery you deserve, so you can focus on your healing process.
Our Deerfield Beach Lawyers Do Not Charge Upfront Fees
We know that many of our clients have concerns about finances when they are seeking to hire us. They may believe they can’t afford to hire our team.
Facing a stack of medical bills at the same time that you cannot go to work because of your injuries is a discouraging feeling. Because your finances are tight, you may consider just accepting the first settlement offer the insurance company makes.
We do not recommend doing this. Let Ged Lawyers help you.
We Work on a Contingency Fee Basis
Our Deerfield Beach, FL, pedestrian accident attorney tries to alleviate your financial worries by not charging you anything ahead of time to hire us. Instead, our fee comes from a percentage of the final settlement amount in the case. This way, you can hire us without financial risk.
We Promise to Work Tirelessly for You
During the free case review that we offer, clients often ask us how much money we will win for them. We’d like to be able to give a definitive answer, but we cannot make guarantees on case outcomes.
As far as promises go, though, you can trust us to give your case our full attention and work as hard as we can for you.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents can occur in various ways, including:
- Opening a car door without checking if anyone’s coming
- Failing to check a blind spot
- Not leaving enough room between the road and sidewalk
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Failing to merge
- Road debris
- Poor road and weather conditions
- Faulty brakes
If multiple entities caused the accident and your injuries, our lawyers can go after compensation from each one accordingly.
Count on Our Deerfield Beach Pedestrian Accident Lawyers to Protect Your Rights
You have the right to seek compensation after a negligent driver hit you and caused injuries. If you hire our Deerfield Beach pedestrian accident lawyer to represent you, winning the best possible financial award for you is our focus.
To discuss your case in a free consultation, reach out to Ged Lawyers today. The sooner you contact and hire us, the sooner we can begin working on your behalf, giving you the time you need to heal.
