Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 6, 2021 | Personal Injury
The consequences of a pedestrian accident can be life-changing. In addition to physical injuries, victims can suffer emotional trauma, and be burdened with expensive medical bills. They may also lose wages if they are forced to miss work due to disability or medical treatments. Given these many damages, many of our clients ask our North Carolina pedestrian accident attorneys, “What compensation is available in a pedestrian accident claim?”
Whether through a settlement or a jury verdict, there are many types of compensation available in a pedestrian accident claim in North Carolina.
Compensation in a pedestrian accident claim may be awarded for “damages,” which may include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Miscellaneous expenses (in-home medical equipment, mileage for transportation to and from medical treatment, etc.)
- Pain and suffering (a blanket term for “emotional injury” suffered due to an accident)
- Punitive damages (compensation intended to punish a defendant for reckless or malicious behavior resulting in injury)
“What must be proven to receive compensation in a pedestrian accident claim?”
In order to secure compensation in any personal injury claim in North Carolina, the plaintiff must prove several things:
- That the defendant had a “duty of care” to prevent harm to the victim
- That the defendant violated that “duty of care”
- That the defendant’s actions caused the victim’s injuries
- That you sustained damages (such as those listed above)
Pedestrian accident cases can be complicated, however, and liability is often contested. Insurance companies will do as much as possible to avoid paying a claim. Because of this, we recommend that you contact an experienced North Carolina personal injury lawyer in order to protect your legal rights and pursue maximum compensation in a pedestrian accident.
There are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we win your case and you receive financial compensation.
Please call 1-800-525-7111 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer handling pedestrian accidents in North Carolina.
We are committed to justice for our clients and fight aggressively for their right to maximum compensation.
Why Hire an Attorney for Your Pedestrian Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, you deserve representation by an attorney who will fight tirelessly for your right to compensation.
If you’re wondering what compensation is available in a pedestrian accident in North Carolina, we can help evaluate your claim and advise you on your legal options. Call 1-800-525-7111 today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.
Since 1985, our North Carolina personal injury lawyers have been handling pedestrian accident cases, securing millions of dollars in compensation (see disclaimer below), including:
- $1,900,000 — Our client was represented by late partner Gene Jenkins and founding partner Gene Riddle after she was injured by a cement truck that hit her while she was walking across a parking lot. We brought in an accident reconstructionist to investigate the matter and prove liability in the case. Ultimately we were able to secure $1.9 million in total compensation.
- $1,625,000 — Our client was injured walking across a street when she was struck by a vehicle. Our firm took the case and fought aggressively for justice on her behalf, proving liability and ultimately securing $1.625 million in compensation.
- $140,000 — The insurance company aggressively fought to deny liability after our client was struck by a vehicle and injured while walking across a roadway. We investigated the accident, bringing in outside experts to prove liability, and ultimately obtained a total settlement of $140,000 after negotiations with the insurance carrier.
*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.
“Riddle & Riddle found me all the available money from the insurance companies.”
–David Howard, Riddle & Riddle client
For a FREE consultation with an experienced NC pedestrian accident lawyer, call 1-800-525-7111 today.
There is never any obligation and we don’t get paid unless you do. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you won’t pay any attorney fees.
Please call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s review your claim.
Compensation is available in North Carolina pedestrian accident claims when your injuries are due to another’s negligence and we would love to help you if we can.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer from Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers for Help Today
For more information, please contact Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in North Carolina today. We have twelve convenient locations in North Carolina, including Greenville, Raleigh, Goldsboro, Jacksonville, Kinston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem & Garner.
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Raleigh Office
4600 Marriott Dr STE 500, Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 876-3020
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Charlotte Office
1914 J N Pease Pl Suite 142, Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 486-5824
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Durham Office
100 E Parrish St STE 200, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 728-1770
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Garner Office
500 Benson Rd Suite 111, Garner, NC 27529
(800) 525-7111
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Greensboro Office
7B Corporate Center Ct Suite 15, Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 516-9066
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Greenville Office
300 E Arlington Blvd Suite 2A #110, Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 397-8620
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Goldsboro Office
601 N Spence Ave, Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 778-9700
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Jacksonville Office
3391 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-5599
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Kinston Office
807 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 397-8624
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Fayetteville Office
2517 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28305
(910) 387-9186
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Wilmington Office
1608 Queen St Suite 12, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 889-4064
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Winston-Salem Office
102 W 3rd St, Ste 1007, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 516-9042