You may have a legal case if you or a loved one suffered a pedestrian accident. The negligent driver who hit you may be required to compensate you for your injuries, and a Nashville pedestrian accident lawyer from Cory Watson Attorneys might be able to help you obtain this compensation.
There is a lot your lawyer can do to help, such as negotiating with the other party’s insurance company or arguing your case in court. You will be able to focus on your recovery while your lawyer fights for the damages you are owed. Contact our firm to learn more.
Common Injuries Victims of Pedestrian Accidents Suffer
Pedestrians have been known to suffer particularly debilitating injuries. Some of the most common types of injuries seen in Nashville include:
- Spinal cord and back injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Soft tissue injuries and broken bones
- Loss of limbs
- Emotional trauma
However, the type of injury you have been diagnosed with will not determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit. Instead, your lawyer will examine whether your injuries have affected your life and, if so, how much.
As long as you have suffered physical, emotional, psychological, or financial damages, you may have the right to compensation for your losses no matter what type of injury you sustained.
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Damages to Pursue in a Pedestrian Accident Case
In a claim or lawsuit against the negligent party, you should pursue compensation for all your losses, including non-financial losses. For example, an insurer or civil court may support your claim for such damages as:
- Medical bills (both current and anticipated bills)
- The costs of various therapies, such as physical therapy
- Repair or replacement costs for your damaged or destroyed property (such as your phone)
- Wages you have lost or will lose during your recovery
- Work benefits you have lost
- The wage gap between the work you used to have and the work you have now because of your injuries
- Physical and even psychological pain due to the accident or your injuries (psychological pain may include PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder)
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You Could Claim Wrongful Death Damages if You Lost a Loved One
You might have lost a family member in a pedestrian accident in Nashville. If so, you can claim wrongful death damages such as loss of consortium, parental guidance (for you or your children), and loss of enjoyment of life.
It may feel as though compensation will not help you and your family with your loss, but the compensation could help bring about a sense of closure and help you support yourselves during this difficult time.
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How a Lawyer from Our Firm Can Help You
When you hire one of the pedestrian accident attorneys from our firm, you get much more than just an advocate. You get someone who can take care of your entire case for you while you focus on recovery. You also get a negotiator and litigator who can help you recover your due damages.
Some of the services your lawyer will provide include:
- Investigating your incident
- Gathering evidence to support your case
- Calculating the value of your damages
- Determining exactly who is responsible for your accident
- Helping you decide whether to file a claim or lawsuit
- Proving the other party’s responsibility and negligence
- Presenting evidence to the other party’s insurer or a court
- Negotiating a settlement with the other party’s insurance company
- Arguing your case to a court, if necessary
Your Lawyer Will Seek Out These Sources of Evidence
In addition to medical documents, your lawyer will look for other sources of evidence, such as:
- The police report written up after your incident
- Any photographs or video footage taken by bystanders or traffic cameras
- Eyewitnesses who may be able to testify for you
- Receipts for the repair or replacement of your property
Your lawyer can even refer to experts, like an accident reconstructionist, who may be able to provide testimonies about how the incident occurred or caused your injuries.
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Common Parties Named in Pedestrian Accident Claims
Many parties could share liability for your pedestrian accident injuries depending on how your accident occurred.
For example, if a distracted driver struck you, that distracted driver would likely be held accountable. However, if the driver was unable to stop their vehicle due to a part defect, other parties could share liability, such as:
- Motor vehicle parts designers and manufacturers
- Motor vehicle distributors, retailers, and suppliers
- Motor vehicle dealerships and executives
- Safety inspectors and maintenance technicians
- Other third parties
Your lawyer will be responsible for starting an in-depth investigation into the cause of your pedestrian accident to ensure all parties are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Proving Liability for Your Accident
Your lawyer must prove the other party’s negligence to prove the other party’s responsibility for your incident and injuries. Proving negligence requires establishing:
- The other party owed a duty of care: Duty of care is a responsibility to act in a certain way that prevents harm to other people. For example, a driver is responsible for driving safely to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- The other party breached their duty of care: A party breaches their duty of care when they fail in their responsibility and cause harm. For instance, if a driver drives while intoxicated and hits a bicyclist, this is a breach of duty.
- Causation: This means that the other party caused the victim’s injuries.
- Damages: The victim must have suffered actual damages.
- With convincing evidence and a convincing allegation, your pedestrian accident lawyer in Nashville should be able to recover damages for you.
How You Can Help Yourself
Right now, the most important thing for you is to take care of yourself and your family. Taking care of yourself means getting the medical treatment and additional care you need right now.
This is important for your health and may also be vital for your case. Taking care of your family may mean spending time with them and reaching out to extended family or friends for support and services.
Taking care of yourself could also mean getting a lawyer to represent you and help you recover damages. Additionally, as you recover, you might want to collect documents to support your case, but you can leave this up to your lawyer if you need to focus on recovery.
Your Time is Limited to File a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit in Tennessee
You might choose to file a personal injury lawsuit instead of a claim. For example, if you lost a loved one, you might want to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Your lawyer can advise you on how to proceed. In Tennessee, anyone filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit has one year from the date of an incident to file, per TN Code § 28-3-104.
Let a Nashville Pedestrian Accident Attorney Get Started on Your Case Today
By contacting a Nashville pedestrian accident lawyer at Cory Watson Attorneys today, you will help your lawyer meet the deadline for your lawsuit. If you are unsure whether you want to file a lawsuit, you should still contact us soon to keep the option open.
You should not have to handle your legal case while you manage health and family matters. Instead, hire one of the capable attorneys from our firm. Your lawyer will take care of your case for you and pursue your due compensation. Call for a free consultation.
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