Pedestrian Accident
As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affirms, above 75,000 pedestrians are sustaining injuries after being involved in motor vehicle accidents yearly. More sadly, a little less than 5,000 individuals die from similar occurrences. Thus, the Mesriani Law Group, with its line of expert pedestrian accident lawyers, seeks to obtain justice for poor victims in Los Angeles and other parts of California.
With outstanding record of achieving the biggest recoveries and settlements for our clients, our personal injury law firm has established a good name in the field. We were able to win millions worth of damages for our clients due to our unique and highly efficient approach in handling our cases.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Generally, pedestrian accidents happen due to negligence or failure of people to implement safety and precautions with their dealings. These include:
- Careless driving and traffic law violations
- Poor sidewalk maintenance
- Construction site accidents
- Road defects and obstructions
In order to claim damages for these accidents, you must establish the following elements of your case:
- The defendant has a duty to ensure your safety under such circumstances
- The defendant failed to fulfill his/her duty through hi/her action or inaction
- The defendant’s negligence has been the proximate cause of the accident
- The accident resulted to your injury
In Case of Accidents
If you have been injured in an accident, preferably, you may follow these steps to assure suitable recoveries:
- Immediately call the police
- Do not leave the area of the accident until the authorities arrived and accomplished their report
- List down the names and contact information of all the parties involved including some witnesses
- Do not accept fault
- Contact a reliable pedestrian accident lawyer for proper legal advice
The result of your accident claim depends on how you know your rights and the procedures in establishing and filing a strong case. Therefore, consulting our expert lawyers can be valuable in your search for appropriate compensation and damages.
Be one of our satisfied clients who have already received their remunerations for their injuries. Tell us the facts about your case and we will prepare a winning injury claim for you. Our records will show how capable our lawyers are.
For more details, just dial our toll-free number or fill out our case evaluation form. Our professional Los Angeles lawyers will provide you the necessary legal advice, free.