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Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents happen all the time in congested cities like Miami. With sidewalks getting narrower every year and a population surge, these accidents are becoming even more commonplace. These accidents can’t be predicted and it’s best to be prepared regarding how to deal with one before it happens.
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents
These accidents can happen anywhere out on the road, whether it’s on a sidewalk or a crosswalk. It is a very common misconception that pedestrian accidents are always caused by negligence while driving. The truth is, they can happen for several reasons and aren’t always caused by an overspeeding car. It can be a motorcyclist or a scooter as well.
Let us take a look at some of these causes:
- Driving while distracted
- Aggressive driving
- Not checking blind spots or mirrors before moving
- Overspeeding
- Not using turn signals
- disregarding traffic signs, laws, and regulations
- Operating a vehicle while using a cell phone
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Not giving way to pedestrians
Common Injuries
These accidents are either caused by an overspeeding vehicle or a parked one being pushed over a sidewalk. Victims often at times suffer from the following:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fractures
- Paralysis
- Organ damage
- Laceration
- Loss of limbs
Unfortunately, in the most severe cases, victims also suffer from catastrophic injuries such as wrongful death. When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, they may sustain severe injuries such as fractures to different parts of their body both internally and externally. Rehabilitation is typically necessary for any pedestrian accident that involves surgical intervention as a result of the injury.
How to Deal with a Pedestrian Accident Injury
You must be wondering what standard procedures or protocol you should be following after the accident. We at Galimidi Law have got it all covered for you. Here’s what you should do immediately:
Call 911 and seek medical attention if you are able to.
Get the driver’s insurance information and contact details.
Gather all of the accident-related medical records and costs.
Keep a copy of the official police report
Keep track of all correspondence with the driver.
Contact us at Galimidi Law for legal assistance.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
We at Galimidi Law are dedicated to helping you find all the legal counsel and support you need after a pedestrian accident injury. Our initial consultations are your best option at finding the lawyer that suits your legal requirements. Our pedestrian injury attorneys can give you an informed opinion about your situation.
Always keep in mind that it is very important to be completely honest with your pedestrian injury lawyer regarding the details of your case. You need to be completely transparent even if certain details about your situation do not seem to be in your favor. For instance, if you weren’t wearing a seatbelt or forgot to check your side mirrors, you should be completely truthful about every detail about your case.
Being completely transparent will ensure that your pedestrian accident injury lawyer is fully aware of your case and can help you in the best way possible. Your legal counsel must be ready to fight back against the defendant’s attorneys in order to secure the highest possible settlement for your case, since you can be sure they have already found any possible weaknesses in your injury claim.
Contact Galimidi Law
Galimidi Law will work towards securing the highest amount of compensation to which you are legally entitled. To arrange a free consultation with an attorney that specializes in pedestrian accident claims, get in touch with Galimidi Law right now.
