Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Rocklin, CA
Proven Advocacy in Rocklin & Newport Beach
Unfortunately for California pedestrians, simply walking down the street or crossing an intersection can become a life-altering event due to another party’s negligence.
Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating types of collisions, as they involve a completely unprotected individual against the immense force of a vehicle. If you or a loved one has been injured in this way, Patrick Law, P.C. can provide steadfast legal support to help you recover and find justice in a personal injury claim.
Get a free consultation with a Rocklin pedestrian accident attorney by calling us at (949) 998-5495 or reaching out online. We offer virtual appointments for your convenience.
What Compensation Is Available in a Pedestrian Accident Claim?
A successful pedestrian accident claim can provide vital compensation for a wide range of damages, aimed at covering your losses and assisting in your recovery:
- Medical expenses. These include emergency care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, specialist consultations, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medications, and future medical care costs.
- Lost wages and earning capacity. These cover income lost due to being unable to work and any reduction in your ability to earn wages in the future due to permanent injuries.
- Pain and suffering. This covers physical pain, discomfort, emotional distress, mental anguish, shock, and anxiety caused by your injuries and the accident itself.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Property damage. This covers costs to repair or replace personal items damaged in the accident (cell phone, clothing, glasses).
- Loss of consortium. If your injury impacts your relationship with your spouse, they may have a separate claim for loss of companionship and support
Why Legal Representation Is Vital
After a pedestrian accident, you may face overwhelming challenges as you focus on medical recovery while dealing with lost income and complex insurance claims. The driver's insurance company will often try to minimize its payout, potentially shifting blame to you or offering a low settlement that does not cover the true extent of your damages. This makes experienced legal representation critical.
Patrick Law, P.C. can handle your personal injury claim by:
- Proving fault. Insurance companies often argue comparative negligence, claiming you were distracted or jaywalking. We meticulously investigate the accident, gather evidence (traffic camera footage, witness statements, police reports, cell phone records of the driver), and reconstruct the scene to establish the driver's negligence.
- Understanding vulnerable victim laws. We are familiar with California's laws regarding pedestrian rights-of-way and a driver's heightened duty of care, which can be crucial in proving liability.
- Calculating full damages. Pedestrian accident injuries often involve extensive future medical needs and long-term care. We work with medical and financial specialists to project all future expenses and losses accurately, ensuring no element of your claim is overlooked.
- Dealing with insurers. We handle all communications and negotiations with aggressive insurance adjusters, protecting you from common tactics used to undervalue or deny claims.
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Why Pedestrian Accidents Are So Harmful to Victims
As a pedestrian, you have no physical protection, unlike occupants inside a vehicle. This leaves you exceedingly vulnerable in a collision, leading to injuries that are often severe, catastrophic, or sometimes fatal.
The direct impact with a vehicle, followed by a secondary impact with the ground, can result in:
- Head and brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries.
- Spinal cord injuries that may lead to paralysis.
- Multiple broken bones; the legs, pelvis, arms, and skull are commonly broken.
- Internal injuries, such as organ rupture or damage, which can be life-threatening.
- Severe lacerations, road rash, and abrasions can lead to permanent scarring or disfigurement.
- Psychological trauma, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
These injuries can cause immense physical suffering and impose staggering medical costs, prolonged recovery periods, and a significant loss of independence and quality of life.
The Steps We Take in Your Pedestrian Accident Injury Claim
Our firm takes comprehensive steps to protect your rights and pursue the justice and compensation you deserve:
- Thorough investigation. We launch an immediate and detailed investigation, collecting all available evidence to build a strong case proving the driver's negligence.
- Expert collaboration. We work with a network of medical professionals, accident reconstructionists, and life care planners to fully document the extent of your injuries, prognosis, and long-term needs.
- Aggressive negotiation. We meticulously prepare your claim and negotiate powerful talks with insurance companies to secure a fair and just settlement that reflects your full damages.
- Litigation readiness. While many cases settle, we prepare every case for trial. As proven trial lawyers, we can fight for your rights in court if a fair resolution cannot be reached through negotiation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, put a proven legal team on your side to fight for what you deserve at the negotiation table or in court.
Contact us online or call (949) 998-5495 for a free case review with a Rocklin pedestrian accident attorney. Let us fight for your rights and future. You pay no upfront attorney fees unless we win your case.