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Pedestrians are a vulnerable population when it comes to road accidents. Unlike vehicle passengers, a pedestrian has no protection if they come into contact with a reckless driver.
If you or a loved one was injured by a negligent driver while walking in or around Duluth, MN, contact Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers's Duluth pedestrian accident attorneys today for a free case consultation. Read on to learn more about pedestrian accidents, including answers to the questions most commonly asked by pedestrian accident victims.
The team at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers puts our clients first, working tirelessly to ensure that they receive the results they deserve.
This example represents the results we secured for our pedestrian accident victims:
Results are never guaranteed, but the above example shows that we work with our clients to develop a case strategy to secure a recovery that fairly compensates them for their injuries. We approach each case as a unique set of facts and work with the client to understand their goals.
If another party’s negligent or intentional actions caused the accident and your injuries, that party is liable—that is, they are legally responsible for your accident-related damages. Your attorney will evaluate the facts of your case and build a case against the responsible party.
Depending on the case, these parties may bear liability for a pedestrian accident:
Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
In a collision between a person and a motor vehicle, the person’s body is, of course, much more at risk. Pedestrians lack even the protective gear of motorcyclists or bicyclists.
Pedestrian accident victims commonly suffer:
Pedestrian accident victims injured because of another person’s negligence deserve to recover compensation from the at-fault party for their injuries.
Work with your lawyer to prepare a damages demand that includes compensation for all the injuries you have suffered in the accident.
Consider including:
Some damages are easier to demonstrate, such as past medical expenses, but others are much more complicated, including those that require an estimate of future damages. Your attorney can coordinate the input of experts as needed to prepare a damages demand. Your demand is an important tool for settlement negotiations with the defendant and their insurance company, and a jury will use it if you end up in court.
Pedestrian accidents are more common than you might expect. In 2019, there were more than 1,000 crashes in Minnesota that involved a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. These crashes resulted in 50 pedestrian fatalities. The main contributing factors in these pedestrian accidents were the driver’s failure to yield and distracted driving.
In the past four years, pedestrian accidents increased, representing the deadliest four years in the last three decades for pedestrians. One of the factors behind the increase is the design of streets, which focus on fast-moving vehicles and not pedestrian safety. The changing trends in the types of vehicles on the road also contribute to the increased risk for pedestrians. Drivers increasingly prefer large vehicles like SUVs and trucks. Large vehicles have bigger blind spots and are more dangerous to pedestrians.
The first thing to do after an accident is to attend to your own medical needs. Seek immediate medical attention for any injuries you have suffered. Securing prompt medical care also ensures that the defendant can’t claim a delay caused or worsened your injuries.
Secure a police report as soon as possible. A police report will document important evidence from the scene of the crime including images of the accident scene, witness statements and contact information, and any citations issued to the driver for violating traffic rules and regulations. This evidence will be important as you work to try to establish a case against the driver.
The state requires victims to bring claims within a designated deadline called the statute of limitations, to decide the matter while evidence is fresh and witnesses’ recollections can be trusted. If you do not bring a lawsuit within this time frame, you will miss your opportunity to secure a recovery for your injuries, so call us now.
Not until we review it to make sure it will cover all of your expenses. Many Duluth pedestrian accident victims resolve the dispute by accepting a settlement offer from the defendant or their insurance company. While a settlement offer is a more expeditious route to resolution and provides a guaranteed payment, any settlement offer should be considered carefully. Work with your lawyer to assess an offer in comparison to the strength of your case and your total damages. You deserve a settlement that fairly compensates you for your injuries.
An attorney will be an important partner as you pursue recovery for the damages caused by a pedestrian accident. Your lawyer can manage the complexities involved with building your case, leaving you the time and energy to manage your physical and emotional recovery.
A lawyer might:
The team at Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers have deep experience assisting pedestrian accident victims in and around Duluth, MN secure the recoveries they deserve. Our team has the resources, experience, and passion needed to zealously advocate on behalf of our clients. If you or a loved one was the victim of a pedestrian accident, contact our firm today at (218) 729-0628 or through our website for your free consultation.
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