Pedestrian Accidents
Personal Injury Consultation and Case Evaluation
- In 2008, 4,378 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States
- On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 120 minutes and injured in a traffic crash every 8 minutes.
- There were 69,000 pedestrians injured in traffic crashes in 2008.
*NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis 
As the statistics show, many pedestrians become victims through no fault of their own. Pedestrian accidents can occur due to drivers who are inattentive and often result in serious injury, such as head injuries, spinal cord injuries or broken bones.
These injuries can result in financial losses. Fortunately, Indiana law allows an injured person the right to recover damages from the responsible party.
Fountain Law Firm can help you receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, future wages, pain and suffering, mental suffering and the loss of enjoyment of life. Monetary compensation can never repair the heartache and suffering, but it can help with the financial burdens.
If you were injured due to a negligent driver, Indiana personal injury attorney, Merry Fountain, will conduct an investigation to ensure all evidence is preserved to properly pursue your case.
Immediately following a pedestrian accident, the insurance company will begin their investigation by obtaining recorded statements, interviewing witnesses, photographing the scene, obtaining a copy of the police report – typically within the first week of the accident. The purpose of this investigation is to minimize your claim by reaching a quick settlement. The insurance company hopes to avoid future medical expenses, lost wages and other damages such as permanent disability or corrective surgery.
While an insurance adjuster may answer your questions, remember that the adjuster works for the insurance company and does not have your best interest in mind. As soon as the insurance adjuster contacts you, they work to shift blame on to you and lessen your claim. Do NOT give a statement to the insurance adjuster. Establishing the appropriate value of your claim for personal injury involves evaluating the nature and extent of the injury, the losses that are recoverable and the liability issues related to the accident.
Don’t delay and compromise your case by losing vital evidence or signing away your rights. Don’t let the insurance adjuster take advantage of you because you don’t know your rights.
In an effort to maximize your claim while minimizing the stress to you, Fountain Law Firm will manage your case with personal, compassionate attention while you focus on your recovery. There is never a cost to you until you receive your settlement.
Call Merry Fountain today for a FREE personal injury consultation.Merry will ensure that you understand your rights, your options and the consequences of your decisions before proceeding with representation.
