Caring Pedestrian Accident Representation From Experienced Somerset Attorneys
A pedestrian accident can leave you with serious injuries and many questions about your future. Get help pursuing the compensation you need to put your life back together. Our caring, tenacious pedestrian accident lawyers are here for you. At The Law Office of Jeremy A. Bartley, PSC, we are committed to providing injury victims in Somerset, Pulaski County and beyond with dependable legal representation.
Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are in a very vulnerable position out on the roads. They can get seriously hurt when drivers engage in conduct such as:
- Drunk driving
- Drowsy driving
- Distracted driving
- Improper turning
- Failure to obey traffic signals
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
- Driving in shoulders
- Speeding in residential areas
Our attorneys stand up for pedestrians who have been hit by unsafe drivers.
What Should You Do If You’ve Been In A Pedestrian Accident?
One of the most important things after such an accident is to seek medical care. This is crucial even if you think you’re fine. While some injuries, like spinal cord injuries and broken bones, can be immediately apparent, others may initially fly under the radar. Examples include brain injuries, internal injuries and muscle/nerve injuries.
Another important step is to seek experienced legal guidance. Even cases that might initially seem straightforward can have many complexities. Putting our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers in your corner can help ensure your compensation rights are protected.
Can You File A PIP Claim After A Kentucky Pedestrian Accident?
Yes. In Kentucky, pedestrians generally can make PIP claims. Unlike most PIP claims, after a pedestrian accident, you file this claim with the driver’s insurance company rather than your own. You don’t need to prove fault to receive compensation in a PIP claim.
Will The Driver’s PIP Insurance Cover All Your Medical Bills?
It depends on how high your medical bills get. PIP policies have claim limits, with the minimum limit in Kentucky being $10,000. Serious pedestrian injuries can easily trigger medical bills far in excess of this.
Thankfully, pedestrians are not without options when this occurs. You could potentially pursue a personal injury case to seek medical bill coverage, along with other damages such as lost wages. However, to do so, your injuries must meet a certain threshold, and you have to prove the driver or some other party was negligent.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers can guide you on your options.
How Much Could Your Case Be Worth?
Many factors can impact the potential size of your recovery, including:
- The severity of your injuries
- What claims you could bring
- Who could potentially be at fault
- The insurance policy limits of the at-fault parties
- What evidence is available
Our knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyers can evaluate such factors and provide you with an honest assessment of how much financial relief you may be able to pursue.
Don’t Wait – Contact Us Today
Get trusted help after a pedestrian accident. Put our experienced team on your side. Reach out for a free consultation today by calling 606-485-1713 or sending us a message online.