Davidson Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Davidson Pedestrian Accident Attorney

When a pedestrian is tragically injured by a car, they may not consider filing a personal injury claim to compensate for the damages they incurred due to someone’s irresponsible driving. Furthermore, families may not realize they may be able to file a wrongful death claim. When in doubt, call a Davidson pedestrian accident lawyer.

The Law Office of William T. Corbett, Jr., P.L.L.C., has the experience and fortitude to fight for your right to compensation for your pedestrian accident injury. When you are hurt and don’t know where to start, we can step in and provide the legal counsel you need to file your claim and secure a potential settlement.

Insurance Doesn’t Always Cover Everything

North Carolina requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance coverage. The minimums include $30,000 for the bodily injury of one person ($60,000 for two) and $25,000 for property damages. This may seem like a lot of money to receive if an accident occurs, but it doesn’t take long for medical bills and other accident-related expenses to surpass that.

When an insurance company offers a settlement, they are giving their lowest offer, and they are looking for every way they can to find some piece of evidence that they can present to claim their insured motorist was not at fault, so they don’t have to pay the settlement. This is when a Davidson pedestrian accident lawyer can help you with your claim.

What Does a Davidson Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Do?

A pedestrian accident lawyer can help an injured victim prove the liability of the at-fault party, such as the driver who hit them or another driver who caused an accident that injured the pedestrian. Proving liability is oftentimes difficult, and an experienced attorney who knows the tricks of insurance companies can avoid partial blame for the accident being put on the pedestrian.

North Carolina is not a partial-fault state, so if you are found partially responsible, you will not be able to get any compensation for your losses. A quality Davidson pedestrian accident lawyer can work hard to protect your rights as an injured victim if you suffered injuries due to the negligence of a driver.

An attorney can also assist with filing a personal injury claim, answer questions regarding the laws, and explain the legal process behind filing a pedestrian accident claim.

Proving Liability

While it is difficult to prove liability when you are up against an insurance adjuster from a big insurance company who avoids payments as a career, it isn’t impossible. Proving liability is a lot more likely when you have a Davidson pedestrian accident lawyer to advocate on your behalf. They can conduct an investigation, find physical evidence, and/or talk to any witnesses, as well as use other tactics.

Vision Zero

Davidson has adopted the Vision Zero plan in answer to the significant increase in pedestrian deaths over the last couple of years. In smaller towns like Davidson, the plan is working well, but North Carolina had 137 pedestrian deaths statewide in the first half of 2024. That’s 30 more than during the same six-month period in 2023. Drivers are just becoming more careless, and when someone gets hurt, the at-fault party is liable.

The Vision Zero plan foresees zero deaths and injuries and asks cities to identify areas where fatal crashes and serious injuries occur due to roadway safety problems. Once identified, the plan involves repairing, replacing, or adding structural road systems that can improve safety, such as sidewalks and traffic lights. Davidson’s plan includes a goal of full implementation by 3034.

FAQs

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Pedestrian Accident?

The time it takes to settle a pedestrian accident personal injury claim varies depending on the severity, complexity, and accessibility of the case. When everyone cooperates, it could be settled in as little as a couple of months or less, but when there is a need for a lengthy investigation, it could take up to a year or more for the parties to agree on a settlement.

What Happens If You Hit a Pedestrian in North Carolina?

When a driver hits a pedestrian in North Carolina, because North Carolina is an at-fault state, if you were the driver, your insurance would be responsible for any damages incurred by the accident. If the pedestrian is found to be at fault for the accident, in many cases, the driver is relieved of liability for the accident.

Does Insurance Cover You If You Hit a Pedestrian?

In most cases, a driver’s liability insurance will cover injuries, damages, and other losses for pedestrian accidents when the driver is at fault unless the driver was driving under the influence or acting recklessly in some other way. In most cases, the injured pedestrian can receive the state minimum or more if the driver is insured.

What Do You Do If You Hit a Pedestrian and They Walk Away?

If a driver hits a pedestrian, and that pedestrian walks away from the accident, the driver still has an obligation to report the accident. Even if the pedestrian seems uninjured, a driver should remain on-scene until police arrive so they can provide their contact information and present any evidence for the police report.

Get the Compensation You Need

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident and have injuries you are suffering from, you have up to three years to file a personal injury claim according to North Carolina law. You may be entitled to recover some of the damages from your injury, including medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

Likewise, if your family member was killed as a pedestrian in an accident involving a motor vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation. An attorney can determine if a wrongful death claim is in order for your loved one. If you need legal counsel regarding your pedestrian accident personal injury claim or wrongful death case, The Law Office of William T. Corbett, Jr., P.L.L.C., can help.

When you have legal questions, we have answers. If you need help with investigating liability, negotiating your settlement, or litigating in court, let us be your legal support system. Call a Davidson pedestrian accident lawyer with experience, knowledge, and a reputation. Call The Law Office of William T. Corbett, Jr., P.L.L.C., and speak to our legal team about your case.