3 Pedestrian Accident Questions

I had a client call me recently who was hit by a bus crossing Broad Street in Augusta, Georgia. One of the questions the client asked me was how long the case would take to be resolved. If you are reading this, you may have the same question.

There are many different variables in how long it will take for a case to be resolved. Some of the variables include how long it takes to finish treatment and whether the at-fault driver is taking responsibility for the injuries. Another important factor in the prompt resolution of a claim is how reasonable the insurance company for the motor vehicle driver is acting. If they’re unreasonable, then a trial lawyer can attempt to make them act reasonable by aggressively and vigorously prosecuting the case.

If you have questions about your pedestrian accident case, give me a call. We’d be happy to talk with you.

I had a client call me who was recently injured as a pedestrian on Washington Road.  It was a day after the accident and the insurance company for the driver was already asking to take his recorded statement. If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, you may be wondering if you should talk to the insurance company. I advised that client and I advise you to never give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions and receive answers that are favorable to their case. They will use that information to devalue your case and not pay you the proper amount of money for your damages.