FAQs Category: Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrians are required by law to cross at crosswalks or intersections. But the fact that you were jaywalking does not necessarily mean the driver who hit you doesn’t bear some responsibility for the accident. If they were negligent at the time of the accident, you may still be able to…

Pedestrians should stay on sidewalks where it is possible, and they should always cross the street at intersections or designated crosswalks. If you’re in an accident caused in part by you breaking pedestrian traffic laws, it could make it harder for you to recover full compensation. However, a pedestrian accident attorney can…

If you have uninsured motorist coverage under your auto insurance policy, you may be able to recover compensation from your own insurer. Our attorneys will review all available insurance coverage in a free consultation to advise you of your options.

Nothing, if at all possible. To avoid saying anything that could hurt your claim, you should let a lawyer handle all correspondence with insurance companies.

You should generally never accept the initial settlement offer in a pedestrian accident case. In most cases, you can recover additional compensation by getting help from a pedestrian accident attorney and going back to the negotiating table.

The pedestrian accident attorneys at The Wilhite Law Firm work on a contingency fee basis. We will cover the upfront costs of your case, and you won’t owe us anything unless we help you recover compensation for your injuries. Once you have received your settlement or judgment from a trial,…