Eutaw Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

As a pedestrian, you shouldn’t have to be worried every time you step out on the street. Our Eutaw pedestrian accident lawyers are ready to fight for your right to compensation.

At Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC, we’ve recovered over $3 billion in our years of representing injured people like you. Our Eutaw personal injury lawyers can help you recover compensation for your losses and injuries.

Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian can result in very serious and debilitating injuries. Some injuries that commonly occur include:

Broken bones: Frequent sites of breaks are the legs, pelvis, arms, wrists, and ribs. Broken bones can take months to heal fully.
Fractures: Similar to broken bones, fractures occur when the continuity of the bone is broken but does not result in separate bone fragments. Fractures may involve hairline cracks or more severe splits.
Sprains: Sprains are stretched or torn ligaments, most often affecting the ankles. Severe sprains can be as problematic as fractures in terms of healing time and limited mobility during recovery.
Head and brain injuries: Even without apparent head trauma, impact from a collision can cause mild to severe brain injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Spinal cord injuries: Back or neck injuries may result in temporary or permanent paralysis or nerve damage, depending on severity.
Soft tissue damage: Muscle tears, ruptured organs, and bruising are common forms of soft tissue harm. Knee and shoulder injuries frequently fall into this category.
Internal injuries: Pedestrian accidents often involve injuries inside the body, like ruptured organs that may not be obvious externally.

Alabama Statute of Limitations for Pedestrian Accidents

According to Ala. Code § 6-2-38, you have two years from your pedestrian accident to file a claim. It is imperative that you do not miss this deadline, as filing on time is essential to protecting your legal rights and eligibility for financial compensation.

If the two-year mark passes without you filing a lawsuit, you will lose the ability to recover damages through the court system altogether. At our law firm, we understand the importance of adhering to statutes of limitations.

You can feel confident that by allowing our team to handle your case, we will aggressively pursue compensation within the legal time frame and give you the best shot at recovering the maximum amount to aid in your recovery from the accident injuries. Do not leave your rights to chance by waiting until the last second to file your claim.

How Can a Eutaw Pedestrian Accident Attorney Help You With Your Case?

At Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC, we’re here to help you from the beginning of your pedestrian accident case up until you receive compensation. We can help you with the following legal actions:

Gathering Evidence

Our lawyers will thoroughly investigate the scene of your accident and work to obtain important documents like police reports, photos, and witness statements. We will also work to secure copies of your medical records to establish the nature and extent of your injuries fully. As experienced lawyers, we know how to properly gather and preserve evidence that is essential to proving your case, such as:

Photographic and video documentation of the accident scene
Diagrams mapping out the layout and placement of objects and vehicles involved
Contact details and written or recorded accounts from those who witnessed the crash
Your comprehensive medical records outlining all treatments received and injuries diagnosed
Official police report detailing the initial on-site investigation findings
Expert analysis evaluating whether any aspects of the roadway or surroundings contributed to the accident occurrence
Data readings from any vehicle sensors that may reveal speeds, braking, or movement patterns pertinent to the crash
Your detailed statement describing the events that transpired from your perspective

Identifying the Responsible Parties

Determining fault in a pedestrian accident is not always straightforward. We will carefully review the circumstances of your accident and can engage accident reconstruction experts if needed. We are equipped to investigate all potential responsible parties to pursue maximum compensation for your injuries. We can help hold potentially liable parties accountable, such as:

The driver of any vehicle that struck you or was otherwise involved
The municipality, if the roadway lacked proper safety features for pedestrians
Construction companies, if work zone safety protocols were not followed
Traffic engineering firms, if the traffic signals or signage were deficient
The Alabama Department of Transportation, if the road design is unsafe
Bus or transit authorities, if one of their vehicles was involved
Property owners, if visual obstructions impacted driver visibility

Negotiating With the Insurance Company

Insurance companies don’t always make fair settlement offers for your injuries and damages. We have experience dealing with adjusters and know how to effectively argue the value of your claim based on the strength of the liability and damages evidence. We can facilitate negotiations and take your case to trial if an acceptable settlement cannot be reached.

Retaining an experienced attorney from our firm gives you an advocate committed to thoroughly pursuing your legal rights and holding guilty parties fully accountable. We will work tirelessly to maximize your potential recovery and ease the burden while you focus on medical treatment and recovery.

Damages You Can Recover After a Pedestrian Accident

After you’ve been injured as a pedestrian, you can recover compensation for the majority of the losses you’ve suffered. Here are some of the damage our Eutaw pedestrian accident attorneys can help you recover:

Medical expenses: This involves reimbursement for all costs associated with your ongoing medical treatment, including hospital stays, surgeries, prescription drugs, physical therapy, and diagnostic tests.
Lost wages: If the accident caused you to miss time from work, lost wages compensate you for income lost during your recovery and rehabilitation period.
Decreased earning capacity: This damage type accounts for how your maximum career earnings or future promotions may be permanently limited due to accident-related injuries.
Pain and suffering: No monetary amount can undo suffering, but this damage category provides payment for physical and emotional pain experienced, both past and ongoing.
Emotional distress: The accident trauma, injuries, and recovery process can also cause mental anguish, for which compensation is sought.
Wrongful death: In Alabama, families can only recover punitive damages in wrongful death cases involving reckless or intentional misconduct.
Spinal cord injuries: Severe damages are possible for spinal injuries resulting in paralysis or other functional impairments. How much your spinal cord injury case is worth may vary depending on your injury severity.
Traumatic brain injuries: Debilitating brain injuries may diminish quality of life and require costly lifetime care, entitling you to high damages.

Talk to Our Eutaw Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Today

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, our team at Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC can help you recover the losses you’ve suffered. We’re here to help identify the liable parties and get you the compensation you need. Contact us today for a free in-person consultation or a video consultation.