Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Fighting to Help Injured Pedestrians Receive the Maximum Compensation They Deserve

A pedestrian accident lawyer can help you seek compensation for your injuries and other losses if someone else’s carelessness has harmed you. Unfortunately, pedestrians can often suffer catastrophic injuries when struck by a motor vehicle that can leave them permanently disabled. When someone harms another person through their negligent actions, they should pay financial compensation for the victim’s losses.

A pedestrian accident attorney at Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm can work to hold the at-fault party accountable and recover damages, such as your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

When our personal injury lawyers provide legal representation for your pedestrian accident injury claim, you can focus your attention and energy on healing. We take pride in handling your legal matters professionally and ensuring you are treated fairly by the insurance company. We can also help your family seek additional compensation if your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a pedestrian accident.

Contact Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm at our South Carolina law office to schedule a free case evaluation today.

What are Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents?

Pedestrians usually suffer more severe injuries than individuals traveling in passenger vehicles due to the basic lack of protection. For example, if a pedestrian is involved in a motor vehicle collision and is hit by thousands of pounds of metal and hard plastic, even traveling at low speed, they can suffer serious injuries.

A few examples of injuries that victims suffer in pedestrian accidents include:

Paralysis
Spinal cord injury
Amputation
Broken bones
Internal injuries or organ damage
Head injury

Sometimes, severe injuries such as head trauma can have devastating effects, causing the injured person’s life never to be the same. Our South Carolina pedestrian accident lawyers have extensive experience handling injury claims and would be honored to assist you with your legal needs.

Why Do Most Pedestrian Accidents Happen in South Carolina?

Thousands of pedestrians die yearly in traffic crashes in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) attributes these collisions to three causes:

Motorist behavior: Driver behavior that can cause a pedestrian accident includes distracted driving, violating traffic laws, speeding or reckless driving, drug or alcohol impairment, or lack of awareness of traffic laws.
Non-motorist behavior: Sometimes, the pedestrian was impaired after drinking alcohol or using another substance, did not know or follow the traffic laws, or was not highly visible to motorists.
Infrastructure issues: When an area where a person needs to walk lacks sidewalks, adequate lighting, signage, or crosswalks or does not provide enough separation between pedestrians and motorists, it is likely to see more pedestrian accidents than a location with the appropriate infrastructure.

Suppose a negligent driver has injured you. In that case, you need to seek help from a qualified South Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer who will help you file a personal injury claim to try and recover compensation.

What Are Recoverable Economic Damages in Pedestrian Injury Cases?

Under South Carolina law, economic damages after a pedestrian accident typically include compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other direct financial losses that stem from injuries. Usually, our personal injury lawyers can include damages like these in your injury claim:

The reasonable cost of the medical treatment you need for your injuries, including ambulance services, emergency room care, X-rays and CAT scans, diagnostic procedures, surgery, specialists, hospital stays, blood transfusions, physical therapy, and prescription drugs.
Lost wages you missed when you could not work because of your injuries.
Unpaid time away from work to attend doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions and recuperate from additional procedures like operations.
Decreased earning capacity. Severe injuries from a pedestrian accident could limit your ability to make as much income as you did before the pedestrian crash. You might have weakness, chronic pain, loss of function, decreased range of motion, or some other impairment that could impact your employability.
Rehabilitation facility. Catastrophic injuries often require undergoing healthcare services at a specialized treatment facility for maximum recuperation. Sometimes, for example, a person who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a pedestrian accident must relearn how to walk, talk, and feed themselves.

Finally, depending on the circumstances involved in a pedestrian accident, our South Carolina attorneys may be able to help your family pursue additional compensation for the loss of your loved one.

How Do Intangible Losses Work in Pedestrian Accident Cases?

Some losses after a pedestrian accident are challenging to measure in monetary terms. Still, these damages have a monetary value that we can calculate. A pedestrian accident victim can receive an award for intangible losses, also called non-economic losses, in addition to economic losses like medical expenses and lost income.

Examples of intangible losses after a pedestrian accident include the following:

Pain and suffering, which accounts for the inconvenience, mental anguish, and physical discomfort of the accident and your injuries.
Loss of enjoyment of life when your injuries prevent you from engaging in activities you enjoy.
Disfigurement from extensive scars, amputation, and other visible changes to areas of the body.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which many people develop after motor vehicle or pedestrian crashes. This significant condition can decrease a person’s ability to maintain full employment or meaningful personal relationships. Some people become afraid to leave the house and develop severe anxiety and stress.

Be sure to talk to our South Carolina pedestrian accident lawyer about how the crash has changed your life.

What is the Filing Deadline for a Pedestrian Accident in South Carolina?

Under South Carolina law, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for your losses from the party who caused the pedestrian accident through negligence, according to S.C. Ann. §15-3-530. The deadline is likely shorter if the accident involves a government agency.

If you miss the filing deadline for your case, the at-fault party will not be held accountable for their negligence. They will not be liable for the accident or your injuries. Furthermore, negotiating with the insurance company does not satisfy the filing deadline, also known as the statute of limitations.

If you have been injured in a South Carolina pedestrian accident, contact Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm immediately so we can help you begin the claims process.

Why Should I Trust Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm to Help Me With My Pedestrian Accident Claim?

Contact Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm today to get started on your pedestrian accident case. We help people seek the financial recovery they deserve when they suffer injuries due to someone else’s negligence. We can review the circumstances of the accident and advise you on your legal options and next steps.

At Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm, our South Carolina accident lawyers handle pedestrian accidents on a contingency fee basis, so you do not have to make a large deposit toward our legal fees. Instead, we will wait until the end of your case and receive a percentage of the settlement proceeds or jury award for our legal services. We have a no-fee guarantee, meaning you will not owe us any legal fees if we do not recover your compensation.

Contact our South Carolina law office at 803-902-4583 to schedule a free consultation so we may evaluate your case.