Sadly, Delaware has had recent safety issues regarding pedestrians. The last three years have seen an increase in pedestrian accidents mostly due to drunk driving. Drivers in a hurry contribute in a large part to this predicament as well. Most pedestrian accidents occur in parking lots from unsafe maneuvers. Government officials are trying to cut down on this by enforcing simple safety laws. But the truth of the matter does not come down to statistics if you are one of the unfortunate victims of a pedestrian accident. The medical treatments alone can be overwhelmingly expensive and painful as the victim tries to piece together what they can from the damages. There is also emotionally scarring that can not simply be healed with a single doctor visit. These victims and their families deserve justice. A citation from the police will not help the victim get the compensation to pay the needed medical bills and will help in no way to cover any earnings lost from the incident. As with all other in the country, the pedestrian has the right of way. Drivers are taught this from the first day they get behind the wheel. It rarely happens that the pedestrian causes the accident on …show more content…
their own volition. Still, it is the responsibility of the driver to look out for any chance of a pedestrian in the road, parking lot, or intersection. So, even if the pedestrian is jaywalking, the motorist is still responsible to take safe action. When a pedestrian is hit, the driver’s insurance comes to the rescue. The sad story is that the insurance company does not look after the best interest of the pedestrian but works for the driver and tries at all costs to deny and reduce claims for the victim. This is when the victim needs a force to come to their aid. Hiring a personal injury attorney who specializes in pedestrian accidents is the best solution to remedy this situation. The attorneys at www.needaninjuryattorneydelaware.com understand the pain you are experiencing as a victim of a pedestrian accident.
We know that the law is on your side and we will fight to get you the compensation you so badly need. You are entitled to payment for all your medical bills related to the accident both past and future. You deserve compensation for all monies you might have lost while not being able to go to your work. In many cases, the victim can no longer do the job they used to and should be paid for that loss. There is no dollar amount that can reasonably compensate your pain and suffering, especially if you lost a limb and are now disabled. However, we will work for you and get you a sum to get your life back to some
order. If you or a family member were a victim of a pedestrian accident then please call the good people at www.needaninjuryattorneydelaware.com as soon as you can. We will assess your claim and let you know how best to proceed. You do not have to do this alone, we are here to help.