Drivers must take extra precautions when sharing the road with pedestrians who have nothing to protect them in the event of a crash. If you were hurt due to another driver’s or cyclist’s carelessness, one of our pedestrian accident lawyers in Ojus can take your case.
We won’t back down from a fight. You can count on us to handle every part of the legal process on your behalf while you focus on the most important thing: your recovery. Get in touch with Meldon Law today. During our call, we’ll go over how our Ojus personal injury attorneys can serve you.
What Our Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Can Do for You
One of the first things you need to do after a pedestrian accident in Ojus is to alert your insurance company about what happened. This notification will kickstart your claim. It’s possible to go through the filing process without legal representation. However, a lawyer can take the weight of interpreting legalese, navigating the different nuances of injury law, and building a case off your shoulders.
We can start by investigating the accident and collecting different types of evidence, such as the following, to back up your claim for injuries and the other party’s role.
- Your medical bills and records
- Statements from eyewitnesses
- Traffic camera footage
- The accident report from the North Miami Beach Police
- Pictures of your injuries and the scene of the collision
Your lawyer can present this information to the insurance company and handle all communication with them. That means they’ll negotiate a settlement with them, too. Should they not offer a sufficient amount, we will go back and forth with them until they do. Very rarely do we need to go to trial, but we are prepared to take that step if necessary. We’re a force to be reckoned with inside and outside the courtroom.
Get the Compensation You Deserve – Talk to an Ojus Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Now!
Call UsProviding Quality Client Care on Top of Handling Legal Matters
Our team doesn’t just believe that serving injured clients is our job; it’s our calling. Meldon CARES, in that our values are Compassion, Accountability, Reliability, Excellence, and Success. A large part of these principles is ensuring that our clients have peace of mind throughout their time with us, so we will provide you with as much information as possible via:
- Fast responses to your questions, be it through text, phone call, or email
- Regular updates on the status of your case
- The books, blogs, and consumer guides we’ve written
- Our podcast and our weekly talk radio show, Law Talk Live
Many injury clients are hesitant to retain legal help due to the cost. That won’t be an issue when you have us on your side. Our pedestrian accident lawyers will serve you on a contingency fee basis. Instead of paying us a retainer, upfront fee, or hourly rate, we will only receive payment if and when we secure a financial outcome for you.
Recovering Compensation Following a Pedestrian Accident
Since our firm’s founding in 1971, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients. A couple of our pedestrian accident case results include:
- $1.25 million for a woman who needed lower back surgery as well as a spinal stimulator implant after a car hit her while exiting a parking lot
- $305,000 for the family of an 18-month-old who suffered a femur fracture, rib fracture, lung contusions, and abrasions when a car hit them in a driveway
No two cases are the same. You and another person could get hit by a car at the same time,, and your suffering could still vary. We’ll look at things like the extent of your injuries, what your medical care entails, your capacity to work, and how your family life has changed to arrive at an appropriate figure for your total compensation. Our team may uncover that you are entitled to recover damages for:
- Medical care costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Reduced earning power
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
The injuries resulting from a pedestrian accident can be so severe that the victim doesn’t survive them. If you lost a loved one this way, we offer our condolences. One of our pedestrian accident lawyers can help you recover the compensation you and your family need to make ends meet. Call Meldon Law today to find out more about your options.
Determining Responsibility in a Pedestrian Accident Case Before Time Runs Out
Pedestrian accidents can arise from all kinds of negligent behavior. Negligence is when someone fails to uphold their duty of care on the road. In a pedestrian accident, negligence could manifest as:
- Distracted driving
- Turning left without checking for pedestrians in a crosswalk
- Failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (marked or unmarked)
- Speeding
- Impaired driving
- Fatigued driving
- Faulty traffic signals
We know how to prove negligence. You can count on our pedestrian accident lawyers to pursue all liable parties once they’ve completed their investigation. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that we must act quickly. Florida enforces strict deadlines on lawsuits. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you oftentimes have only two years to sue another party. Exceptions may apply in certain cases, though.
If you delay, you risk missing the deadline and jeopardizing your right to financial recovery. It may prompt the court to relieve the liable party of their responsibility for compensating you. We can help you avoid this unfortunate situation when you call us as soon as possible following the accident. Our attorneys won’t waste any time getting started on building your case.
Get the Legal Help You Need – Reach Out to a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Now!
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Leave your case in the hands of one of our pedestrian accident attorneys. We’ve dedicated over 50 years to serving clients, and now we want to see what we can do to help you get what you deserve.
Reach out to Meldon Law today for a free consultation. We have bilingual staff members if you wish to receive help in your preferred language.
