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Ready for the Best Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Orem Has?

I’ve you’ve sustained injury in a pedestrian accident, you may be ready to file a pedestrian accident claim. But how do you know if you have a pedestrian accident claim in the first place? And even if you do have a good pedestrian accident case, how will you afford to hire a personal injury lawyer with all the medical expenses you’ve accrued due to the injuries resulting from the pedestrian accident? Well, fear not: if you’ve got questions about your pedestrian accident case, the Utah pedestrian accident attorneys at Moxie Law Group can help you find answers during your free consultation. 

“How Do You Know If You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?”

It’s almost impossible to determine whether or not a person has a good personal injury case without getting an opinion from a qualified pedestrian accident attorney. However, if you sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident or car accident involving a pedestrian, you may benefit from meeting with a pedestrian accident lawyer. At Moxie Law Group, our Utah pedestrian accident attorneys offer a free consultation those who have sustained injury in a pedestrian accident. During the initial consultation, a pedestrian accident attorney, or a member of our legal team, will review the merits of your pedestrian accident claim. If we determine that we can help you get the compensation you need to begin your recover process, we’ll begin working on your pedestrian accident claim right away. 

“That’s Nice and All, but Aren’t Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Expensive?”

Many pedestrian accident victims worry that they’ll never be able to justify the cost of a pedestrian accident attorney. At Moxie Law Group, our pedestrian accident lawyers work on contingency. This means that, when the pedestrian accident attorney takes a case, they don’t ask for anything up front. Once you get a settlement or a judgment in your favor, a pre-negotiated portion of the settlement or judgment will go to cover the cost of all the legal fees. This way, pedestrian accident victims don’t have to worry about how they’ll afford to pay a Utah pedestrian accident lawyer. At Moxie Law Group, the initial consultation is free and our clients don’t have to pay anything out of pocket in order to get legal representation from a Utah pedestrian accident lawyer. 

“What About the Insurance Claim?”

We know what you’re thinking: why hire a personal injury attorney to help you recover compensation when you could just work with the insurance company by yourself? Well, insurance companies don’t always pay the maximum compensation–in fact, they rarely do. Recovering compensation without the help of an attorney can be difficult, especially for those who are attempting to recover compensation for non-economic damages. If you’re seeking fair compensation for both economic damages and non-economic damages, you may need help from to pursue legal action. Getting a fair settlement offer from the insurance company can be difficult. However, many clients need to get a settlement that covers their economic losses adequately. Many pedestrian accident cases involve severe injuries, resulting in costly medical bills, broken bones, head injuries, back injuries, and other serious injuries. Those who have sustained injuries in pedestrian accidents may have a legal claim. The only way to find out for sure is to meet with a personal injury attorney. If you’ve been in a pedestrian-auto accident, don’t accept the initial settlement offer from the insurance company without speaking to a qualified attorney first. 

Preventing Pedestrian Accidents

Even if you’re not normally commuting on foot, you can help prevent pedestrian accidents by being a conscientious driver. Follow these safety tips to prevent pedestrian-related car accidents. 

Eliminate Distracted Driving

A lot of accidents occur due to distracted driving. Though it’s never a good idea to drive while distracted, it may be a good idea for drivers to pay extra attention while in areas with a lot of pedestrians. When pedestrians cross the street, they should take care to watch out for drivers who aren’t paying attention, even when drivers should be stopped at a red light. Even if you have the right of way, you should keep an eye out for oncoming traffic. If you’re a driver, it’s important to keep an eye out, especially when executing a turn. Many drivers don’t realize that there’s a pedestrian crossing while they’re attempting to turn. 

Avoid Improper Crossing

If you’re a pedestrian, it’s important to cross the street wait until there’s a marked crosswalk, especially if it’s dark. As a driver, you likely have an obligation to look out for any obstacles in the road and avoid hitting them. This is true even if you have the right of way. Not only is it important to look out for other drivers, it’s also important to look out for pedestrians, even if you have the right of way. 

Pay Attention to Signals

Crosswalk accidents happen when one party isn’t paying attention to the signals. Unless you’ve received the signal to walk. Depending on where your located, this signal may look different. There may also be sounds alerting you that you have the right of way. However, just because you’ve been given the signal to use the crosswalk doesn’t mean that it’s safe to cross. If you’re about to use a crosswalk, make sure you’re paying attention to the signals, and looking both ways before you cross the street. 

Who’s Liable?

When it comes to determining which party is the liable party, there are many factors that determine who the at-fault party is. It can be difficult to determine who the liable party is without the help of an experienced attorney. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering liability. 

Duty

When determining who’s liable for an incident, it will largely depend on which party was negligent. Drivers generally have a duty to look out for obstacles in the road. This means that if you’re driving a car, you likely have an obligation to ensure that you don’t run into anything that’s in the middle of the road. While that doesn’t mean that pedestrians have the ability to walk out into traffic without ramifications, it does mean that drivers need to take reasonable precautions in order to prevent the injury of pedestrians. On the other hand, pedestrians also have responsibilities. For example, if you’re a pedestrian, and you sustain injuries due to jaywalking, it may be more difficult for you to recover damages, even with the help of a law firm. In some states, pedestrians who sustain injuries in jaywalking accidents generally have some fault for the accident. Therefore, it’s more difficult for them to file a successful claim for their injuries. 

Breach of Duty

Both pedestrians and drivers have certain duties or, in other words, legal obligations. Whether or not a person has a duty will largely depend on the law. When a person breaches their duty, it may cause another person to sustain injuries. In order to have a good personal injury claim, there generally needs to be evidence that a person has breached their duty. There are many different ways a person can breach their duty. For example, a pedestrian may breach their duty by jaywalking across a busy intersection, causing an accident. Another example of a pedestrian breaching their duty may include a pedestrian walking in an area where pedestrians are forbidden. For instance, in most states, pedestrians are not allowed to walk alongside freeways except in cases of emergency. Drivers can breach their duty too. Commonly a driver may be in the middle of executing a turn when they fail to see that a pedestrian is using the crosswalk and that the walk signal is lit up, giving the pedestrian the right of way. In other scenarios, a driver may hit a pedestrian who’s jaywalking. Under Utah law, both parties can share fault. So even though the pedestrian shouldn’t have been jaywalking, the other party may have breached their duty to watch out for objects in the road. 

Damages

If you’re going to file a claim for an accident, you’ll need to have damages. Damages can be economic or non-economic. Economic damages are damages that have an objective monetary value. For example, your medical treatment has an objective monetary value as stated by the bills you received for the medical attention you received. If you had to miss work, the lost wages could be an example of an economic damage. Lost wages refer to the income you could have earned if you had been able to go to work. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, include items that cannot be objectively quantified by a dollar amount. For instance, emotional distress is a common type of non-economic damage. Though you may be able to file a claim for minor injuries, most accidents that result in attorney intervention have more serious injuries. 

Causation

Lastly, there needs to be evidence that the breach of duty directly caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries. In order to determine whether or not you have a good claim, it may be advisable to get advice from an experienced lawyer. At Moxie Law Group, our attorneys are dedicated to helping the injured party get the compensation they need to recover. We offer each potential client a free case evaluation to help them understand their options. If you’ve sustained injury in an accident, and you’re struggling with the cost of medical care, lost wages, or other damages, contact Moxie Law Group today for your free initial consultation. Our attorneys are ready to fight for your rights. Contact our law firm today to meet with one of our experienced attorneys. 

Orem Pedestrian Accident FAQs

What should I do if I am hit as a pedestrian in Orem?

If you are hit as a pedestrian in Orem, make sure you are safe and call 911 right away. Seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor, because some injuries show up later. Get contact information from anyone involved and any witnesses, take photos if you can, and contact a pedestrian accident lawyer before giving statements to insurance companies.

Can I get compensation after a pedestrian accident in Orem?

Yes. If another person’s carelessness caused your accident, you may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses. A lawyer can help determine what kinds of compensation you may be entitled to pursue.

Why is it important to talk to a lawyer after a pedestrian accident?

Talking to a lawyer helps protect your legal rights and ensures important evidence is gathered early. A lawyer can handle communications with insurance companies, calculate the full value of your losses, and work to secure fair compensation while you focus on healing.