Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are individuals who travel and walk outside, especially in places where vehicles are nearby. Walking can be an affordable and healthy way to get around and run errands, but pedestrians are at high risk for severe injuries and death should they be hit by an automobile.
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, thousands of pedestrian deaths are reported across the United States every year. Pedestrian deaths are also increasing much faster than all other traffic fatalities. Annually, the state of Louisiana reports well over 100 pedestrian accident deaths.
Pedestrians have such a high rate of severe injury and death in an accident, mainly because they do not have the surrounding protection that a vehicle has. Also, the size and weight of a human body are much smaller than a car's. When an automobile hits a pedestrian, the force and kinetic energy of the impact can be immense and catastrophically injure a pedestrian or, in worst cases, be fatal. This is why Louisiana pedestrian accident victims could be entitled to a sizable financial award, depending on the extent of their damages.
Philip B. Adams is a Louisiana pedestrian accident attorney who can speak with you about your Louisiana pedestrian accident and discuss your legal options for recovering compensation. When a pedestrian accident happens, taking legal action for compensation can be very challenging and complicated, especially when you are suffering from painful injuries or if you tragically lost a loved one.
Attorney Adams can investigate pedestrian accidents and fight on behalf of pedestrian accident victims to secure the total compensation they are entitled to from all liable parties.
Contact Attorney Adams for a complimentary initial meeting for your injury case.
Recoverable Damages from Your Louisiana Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accident victims usually suffer severe injuries and death, both of which can lead to several costly losses. Identifying all of the damages a pedestrian sustains is critical to obtaining fair and full compensation.
Attorney Adams is devoted to fighting for fair compensation on behalf of pedestrian accident victims. This includes all of their current and future economic and non-economic losses.
Some of the most common damages that can be recovered in a pedestrian accident injury case include
The cost of medical treatment and care in the past and present
The cost of medical treatment and care that may be necessary in the future
Lost income from time away from work
Property damage repairs and replacements
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Reduced earning capacity after disabling injuries
Wrongful death benefits
Miscellaneous intangible losses
Statute of Limitations for a Louisiana Pedestrian Accident
Victims of a pedestrian accident do not have very long to start the claims process. This is because Louisiana’s statute of limitations for pedestrian accident claims is only one year. Failing to start the claims process early can lead to a forfeiture of rights to financial compensation should the one-year statute of limitations be missed. Due to the many steps involved in the claims process, victims should consider consulting with an attorney as soon as possible.
Our Louisiana pedestrian accident attorney at the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams offers complimentary initial consultations to assist you. After the signing of a contract, attorney Adams can begin gathering evidence to quickly build your case.
Speak to a Louisiana Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today
Attorney Adams is prepared and ready to assess your case and protect your rights to compensation. If you have questions about your legal options after a Louisiana pedestrian accident, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams today for a free case evaluation.