Thursday, June 30, 2022
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Health
    • Home Improvement
    • Living
  • News
    • Politics
    • Science
    • Science
    • Streaming
    • Sports
  • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • White Hat SEO
    • Blogging
    • Link Building
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
  • Travel Guides
  • Web Hosting
CONTACT US
No Result
View All Result
Home News

How Can Pedestrians Preserve Their Legal Rights Following An Accident

Allen Brown by Allen Brown
March 25, 2021
in News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Pedestrians banner

The Governors Highway Safety Association records that within a decade, the number of pedestrian fatalities has increased by a half. They also say that of all traffic fatalities, 17% were on foot. These are sobering statistics, yet they don’t even include all the non-fatal accidents. It’s not hard to understand how such things occur, however. A driver may have a lapse in concentration or fail to provide a right of way.

When a person falls victim to a pedestrian accident, they can seek legal compensation if someone else was responsible. It’s often a lawyer’s job to prove a person had a duty of care and breached it. But how can you preserve your legal rights if it happens to you? For the answer, read on.

Pedestrians Preserve

  • Employ A Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Let The Lawyer Be Your Voice
  • Be Careful What You Say
  • Don’t Wait Too Long Before Submitting Your Claim
  • Have All The Documents To Hand
  • Make Sure You Have Medical Records

Employ A Personal Injury Lawyer

This is the foundation for protecting your rights. A legal professional will be familiar with situations such as yours and will know how to prepare your claim. They’ll help protect you from the common pitfalls, and argue your case in court if necessary.

To make things easier, many legal representatives can be acquired through online searches. The attorneys at the Recovery Law Center say the public are often relieved to find those who offer ‘no win no fee’ policies and free consultations. Some attorneys specifically deal with pedestrian injury cases, whether they be residents, visitors or tourists.

Lawyers can provide holistic assistance for accident victims, by overseeing their physical, financial and emotional recovery.

Let The Lawyer Be Your Voice

Imagine if the other party’s insurance company rang you up for an accident statement. Should there be any inconsistency between this and what you told your solicitor, they would use it against you. Insurance companies don’t want to lose cases and payout unnecessarily. That’s why they employ their attorneys. You could be manipulated into saying something under pressure that would count against you.

If you appoint a lawyer, they can be the one to communicate with the insurance company on all occasions.

The Lawyer

Be Careful What You Say

Supposing you have just been injured, and you apologise to the car driver. This could be taken in court as an admission of guilt, even if it was not your fault. If you think you were responsible (even partly) for the incident, this conversation should only be between you and your lawyer.

Don’t plaster the accident details over social media. Insurance companies have been known to read peoples’ posts and send friend requests to gain access. If your account of what happened differs from the official story, this will count against you. If you are claiming for a leg injury but post pictures of you at the gym or running a marathon, this could also be used as evidence by the defendant.

Don’t Wait Too Long Before Submitting Your Claim

You may have heard of the phrase ‘Statute of Limitations‘ and in this scenario, it means a person who is hurt in an accident has a limited time to submit their legal case. The timescale could be two or three years. If we consider American states, for example, it may vary from one to another.

If the deadline has passed, the only way you would be considered for late submission is if there were extenuating circumstances.

Have All The Documents To Hand

Your attorney will be able to work faster if you compile everything they require and submit it on time. This would include a copy of any Police Crash Report, as it could be key supporting evidence.

You will also be well served to compile photographic evidence. This would include pictures of your immediate injury and any vehicles/debris involved. Witness statements can also boost the legal power of your claim, so be sure to collect their full contact details. Obtain the responsible party’s contact information too, plus their insurance and driving license details. Also, check who was the car owner.

Make Sure You Have Medical Records

You must seek medical assistance the moment you become injured. Records will then be created that confirm the incident occurred and stating the injuries you sustained. The doctor and specialist reports, together with all the test results, may help you win your claim.

When the Police and medical services have compiled their evidence, your lawyer can harness it to the rest of the case. If you do all that is required, you will be in the best place possible to have a strong claim and a good chance of winning.

READ NEXT

white printer paper on red textile

What Are Ways to Get A Low APR On A Credit Card?

by Allen Brown
June 29, 2022
0

Financial institutions issue credit cards to applicants with the understanding any money charged or advanced from the account comes with...

group of people using laptop computer

How to Write a Subscription Box Business Plan

by Allen Brown
June 1, 2022
0

  Subscription boxes continue to take the world by storm.   Aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide are already taking note of this trend,...

people standing inside city building

How to Start a Plus Size lingerie Wholesale Business

by Allen Brown
June 9, 2022
0

If you've got an interest in working in sales or love the planet of fashion, starting a Plus Size lingerie...

green and white tissue box on white table

Why Corporate Gifts Are Pieces Of Entertainment These Days

by Allen Brown
May 13, 2022
0

All companies have realized the importance of gifting these days as these gifts strengthen relationships, improve dedication, etc. Gifting is...

man using MacBook Air

How to Increase Small Business Productivity With Digital Tools 

by Allen Brown
May 13, 2022
0

Productivity is essential for any business, large or small. The more productive a specific business is, the more it can...

person holding ballpoint pen writing on notebook

Business Tips: How a Great Event Can Boost Your Sales

by Allen Brown
April 20, 2022
0

The right London event company offer so much more than just brand awareness. Event marketing has become a mainstream marketing...

Recent Posts

white printer paper on red textile

What Are Ways to Get A Low APR On A Credit Card?

June 29, 2022
woman sitting in front of laptop

A No-Code Strategy to Make Up for the Lack of Developers Around the World

June 29, 2022
woman holding silver iPhone 6

Importance of Identity and User Access Management Solution 

June 29, 2022
man wearing red hard hat hanged on brown rebar bar

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Construction Bidding

June 29, 2022
featuredimage

What You Need to Learn About Accounting Automation

June 29, 2022
white chairs and table on white floor tiles

What Makes an Effective Real Estate Brochure

June 27, 2022
III Adventures and lessons learned text on open book page

10 Lessons Learned from “How I Met Your Mother”

June 26, 2022
Capturew2

Why Custom Throw Pillows Make All the Difference

June 26, 2022

Copyright © 2019-2022 Zone Desire.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Accessibility
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • World
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Sports
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Fashion
    • Health
    • Travel
  • About Us
  • Advertise with us

Copyright © 2019-2022 Zone Desire.