Pedestrian Injury Attorney

There is no set limit on the amount that could be recoverable, and the claimable amount is dependent on the merits of each case. It is advised to consult a personal injury attorney to get a realistic estimate.

Yes! You can.

A case can be filed against the negligent driver by the victim up to 4 years from the initial date of the accident as per §78B-2-307. After 4 years, the time to file a case will lapse, and the damages cannot be recoverable.

In simpler terms, you can still claim for damages or pedestrian injuries if you were partially at fault. However, if your fault is a substantial cause of the accident (50 percent or more), your claim is invalid, and you are ineligible to receive any compensation as per U.C.A. § 78B-5-818(2).

• Negotiating On Your Behalf for Damages Be it against a negligent driver, a private company, or an insurance firm, The Representative can help you calculate the maximum damages recoverable. This is fairly important; insurance firms try to lowball victims into accepting the lowest possible damages. Our experienced attorneys work as a third party to ensure that our clients get back the quality of life they enjoyed before the incident.
• Gathering Evidence A substantial factor in strengthening your pedestrian injury claim is evidence. Our team of attorneys will compile all the evidence available to make a compelling case and investigate further to find more evidence. Hit and Run cases are common, in case you are unable to find the negligent driver, reach out to The Representative based.
• Legal Advice It is necessary that the victim has a grip on all legal laws in Utah relating to car accidents to be successful in obtaining maximum damages. If not, the victim should hire an experienced personal injury attorney.
• Representation in Court Our team will fight till the end to bring justice and make sure you’re adequately compensated. In numerous instances, both parties do not reach a settlement out of court. If necessary, The Representatives will represent you in court.

If you have been in a pedestrian accident, you can recover damages for almost anything, including minor injuries to fatal injuries. Our team of expert attorneys can help you determine the exact amount that is recoverable. Generally, damages include

• Past or future medical bills or expense
• Rehabilitation charges
• Disability ( if any)
• Lost wages

• Drunk Driving
  One of the causes of a pedestrian accident is the negligent driver is too drunk to drive and focus on traffic. Drunken driving is illegal and an offense all over the World.
• Where the Negligent Driver Refuses to Give Right of Way
  Specific provisions of the Vehicle Code and Law direct drivers to yield the right of way for pedestrians. However, it is important to highlight the same clause discusses instances where a pedestrian must yield a right of way to a driver
• Distracted Driving

Injuries are dependent on the facts of each case, ranging from being unharmed to wrongful death. Here are some of the possible injuries that could result from a pedestrian accident;

• Spinal Injury
• Broken Bones
• Brain Injury
• Psychiatric Injury
• Tissue Damage