Recoverable Damages in a Pedestrian vs. Car Accident Case
• A pedestrian vs. car accident can be devastating and result in very serious injuries to the pedestrian that was hit. • The injured person has the right to recover damages for his or her injuries.
The types of damages a pedestrian is entitled to receive fall into the following four categories:
Medical expenses: The negligent driver is liable for the injured pedestria ’s curre t a d future
edical expe ses.
Lost wages: If the pedestrian misses work because of his or her injuries, the negligent driver is liable for compensating the pedestrian for lost time from work.
Pain and suffering: A court may award pain and suffering damages through a personal injury lawsuit after the defendant is found liable.
Loss of quality of life: If an accident causes a pedestrian to give up his or her normal, everyday activities with their family and children, he or she can sue for loss of quality of life.
• If you have sustained injuries because of a negligent driver, we can help. • We offer skilled representation backed by many years of experience in handling accident claims. • We are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.
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