The team at Child & Jackson is here to help victims of a Sacramento pedestrian accident resolve the issues created when they were hurt because of another person’s negligence.
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The short and simple answer is that personal injury victims are never legally obligated to hire a lawyer to move forward with a lawsuit to seek compensation for their losses and expenses after an accident caused by another person. You are permitted to pursue a pedestrian accident lawsuit on your own and without the assistance or guidance of a legal team. But know that you will need to meet the strict requirements and processes for preparing and filing the lawsuit, as undertaken by legal professionals. In addition, if your case goes to court, you will likely be facing a lawyer who is working to deny you any compensation.
Even if you feel that you have the skill and ability to handle the processing and filing of your Sacramento pedestrian accident lawsuit, think about the time that it will take away from your focus on healing and making a complete recovery from your injuries. Many clients discover that the time they devote to their lawsuit is significantly longer than expected, which slows their rehabilitation process. When you entrust your lawsuit to a Child & Jackson Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyer, you can devote all the time needed to your health and returning to the life you led before the incident.
Finally, know that pedestrian accident cases managed by a legal professional almost always result in a larger settlement or compensation award than similar cases handled by the victim without legal services. Making the simple choice to trust the pros at Child & Jackson could be the much more lucrative choice.
Reach out to the dedicated staff at Child & Jackson today to gain a great deal of insight and guidance into your pedestrian accident case and its legal merit.
Our staff will provide a complete evaluation of all the facts and facets of the matter, as well as what you might expect the outcome to be.
After this informative meeting, you are sure to have much more confidence in your ability to make a wise choice that will allow you to overcome all of the issues created when you were injured in a pedestrian accident in Sacramento.
The average person thinks of a pedestrian as someone traveling on foot, walking along a sidewalk or street, or in a park. But the term pedestrian has a much broader meaning when used in a legal sense, as it includes:
The legal system has come to see the definition of a pedestrian as difficult to understand and properly apply in some cases, so they have called out a few more specific instances where the victim is considered a pedestrian, which include anyone using:
Knowing that a larger group of people are considered pedestrians certainly increases the kinds of accidents that can be labeled as pedestrian accidents and warrant a pedestrian lawsuit in Sacramento.
Some of the factors that define the accidents are related to the location, while others are more specific to the victim in the incident, such as:
Any time a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, there is a level of concern for the safety and well-being of the victim because of the massive size and weight disparity between a vehicle and a human being. In addition to worries about physical and emotional well-being, there are always concerns about mounting expenses, such as medical care, as well as other financial challenges. At these times, it is most helpful to sit with a Child & Jackson pedestrian accident lawyer to discuss the items that are typically included in the compensation package sought by these victims in a lawsuit.
The economic damages that are often included in these cases are the losses and expenses that have a clearly defined dollar value, like:
The second aspect of the compensation focuses on non-economic damages that are more likely to impact your quality of life but have no predetermined monetary value. These losses can include:
The victim of the average pedestrian accident in Sacramento will have two years from the date of the incident to file their lawsuit with the court. However, it is crucial to understand that if the liable party in your Sacramento pedestrian accident case is a government entity, agency, or an employee of one of them, the time limit to take legal action is reduced to only six months from the date of the accident.
It is also vital to know that in both cases, the time limit is strictly enforced, and once it has passed, there are very few exceptions that would allow the victim additional time to pursue legal action. In most cases, once the Statute of Limitations has expired, the victim can no longer file a lawsuit to seek compensation for their losses and expenses resulting from the incident.
Yes, in California, a pedestrian can share in the liability for some accidents. The state uses a pure comparative negligence system that allows the blame for an accident to be shared by multiple parties. The legal system will determine the percentage of liability for an accident for each party involved. Using this system, multiple liable parties and victims can share responsibility for an injury.
Yes, you can be considered a liable party and a victim in the same incident. When you are pursuing legal action for compensation for your damages as a victim of a pedestrian accident in which you are also a liable party, you can only sue for the percentage of your damages that is equal to the liability of the other parties involved. You must carry the responsibility for the percentage of your damages that is equal to your liability. For example, you were deemed 25% liable for the incident. Another person had a 30% share of the liability, while the third party was held accountable for 45%. When you file a lawsuit, you can sue the other two parties for 30% and 45% of your damages, respectively, while you must pay the remaining 25% of your damages.
If you were crossing traffic at any location other than a crosswalk, you were technically breaking the law and could be cited for the infraction. But just because you were not in a crosswalk does not give drivers the right to hit you with their vehicle. The pedestrian is typically found partially liable for the accident but can still pursue a lawsuit to recover a portion of their damages. Other issues that could result in the pedestrian being held partially accountable for the incident include texting while crossing the street or other distractions that contributed to the accident and could result in the victim sharing liability for their Sacramento pedestrian accident.
If you find yourself or a loved one the victim of a pedestrian accident in Sacramento, reach out to the Child & Jackson legal team for a free case evaluation and consultation. A Sacramento pedestrian lawyer will help you understand the legal merit of the case, your options for a lawsuit, and how our firm can handle the matter for you. But again, there is never any requirement for you to hire Child & Jackson or any firm to represent you in this matter.
When you decide to pursue legal action through Child & Jackson, know that we work only on a contingency basis. That means you never pay out of pocket for your legal services. We get paid only after the matter is resolved, and you have the compensation or settlement funds that will cover your expenses and fees. This simple process is the best way we can ensure that all Sacramento pedestrian accident victims receive the legal help they need and deserve without incurring additional financial hardship.
