Steps to Consider If You’re Involved in a Pedestrian-Car Accident
You’re crossing the street, minding your own business, when a car comes and hits you. What do you do next? There are a few steps you can take if you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident.
- If you are alert and not seriously injured, you should stay calm and move out of the road.
- Make sure the driver does not leave the scene of the accident. If he or she does, try and get the car’s make and model and license plate. If you have a cell phone, take a picture.
- Call 9-1-1. 9-1-1 will dispatch police officers to the scene and an ambulance to assess your condition. If you need medical care, the ambulance can transport you.
- Collect the driver’s information if he or she cooperates with you. If not, the police should be able to collect the pertinent information.
- Contact a lawyer to assess any potential case you may have.
Who is At-Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?
This answer is not always clear cut. While a driver of a vehicle has an obligation to always be alert, there may be cases where blame or fault could be harder to assess. In the driver was doing something illegal or violating a traffic law, and that caused the accident, the answer may be more clear cut. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you assess your case.
If I was Hit by a Car, am I Entitled to Damages?
Depending on the facts of your accident, a personal injury attorney may be able to help you in determining if you may be entitled to any damages. Some types of damages that someone injured in a pedestrian-car accident could include:
- Medical costs/expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
If you have been injured in any type of accident, you may need the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Our attorneys have over a combined century of experience dealing with personal injury matters. Call the Law Office of Richard Kenny to get your free consultation today.
