We Get Results for People Injured by the Actions of Others
Our law firm has recovered significant compensation for people injured by someone else’s negligence, including a $3.1 million case result for a pedestrian accident injury. We work hard to secure the highest settlements possible because we know how important financial resources are to you and your family after an accident.
Our attorneys in Boise will fight for the maximum compensation for your pedestrian accident, which may include the following damages:
- Current medical bills and ongoing medical expenses
- Lost wages and employment benefits
- Lost earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Lost quality of life
Our attorneys also help families of the fatally injured pursue wrongful death compensation. These damages can provide your family with a measure of justice and ease your financial stress as you start to navigate life without your loved one.
Driver Liability for Pedestrian Collisions
When drivers do not obey the rules of the road or do not operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner, they can be held financially responsible if their actions cause an accident.
Traffic violations like speeding or running a red light, as well as dangerous behaviors, like drinking and driving, are all grounds for driver liability in a pedestrian accident case. Motorists should also take extra care when backing out of driveways or going in reverse.
Our lawyers in Boise can help you prove a driver is at fault for your pedestrian collision by gathering police reports, eyewitness testimony, and other evidence. Once we have built a strong case, we will present it to the insurance companies and demand fair payment for your damages.
When Should You File a Pedestrian Accident Claim?
You should begin your accident claim as soon as possible. The sooner you contact our Boise office about your pedestrian crash, the sooner our lawyer can get to work preserving evidence and interviewing witnesses. Insurance companies want to keep payouts low to increase profits, so they often look for reasons to reduce or deny settlements. We could safeguard you from saying anything that could accidentally hurt your claim and aggressively negotiate on your behalf.
Another reason you should act quickly is to avoid missing important deadlines. The window to notify insurance companies can be short and Idaho Code § 5-219.4 gives you two years to file most personal injury lawsuits in court. Even if you do not go to court, this time limit matters because if you cannot sue, you lose your leverage over the insurance companies. You will likely have no legal recourse against denied or underpaid claims.
