Ylla | Gosney represents injured pedestrians in Tuttle, OK. A pedestrian accident can alter a person’s life in a matter of seconds. With a single careless act by a motorist, an innocent pedestrian can suffer severe disability, extensive medical treatment, and insurmountable financial loss. At Ylla | Gosney, we seek financial justice for injured pedestrians and ensure they’re compensated to the fullest extent. So, protect your right to compensation and contact us today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Pedestrian Accident?
Many injured pedestrians will attempt to recover fair compensation directly from the insurance company, but unfortunately, fair compensation is not what insurance companies provide. They minimize your damages, pay you as little as possible, and will let your claim drag on for months or even years. After all, insurance companies are a business and their goal is to make money.
But that’s where having a Pedestrian Accident Attorney at Ylla | Gosney can help. We negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and protect your right to fair compensation for the following damages:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Loss of income, as well as the reduction in your earning capacity, you’ve suffered from your injuries
- Cost of living with your injury, such as making your home disability accessible, purchasing a wheelchair or crutches, hiring a nurse or housekeeper
- Damage done to your property during the accident
- Pain and suffering caused by your injuries
- Stress and anxiety due to the nature of your accident
- Your mental state after a life-changing accident
Initial Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations. During an initial consultation, you are under no obligation to hire the attorney or pay them a fee for their services. In the same breath, an attorney is under no obligation to represent you in your personal injury case. Before your first meeting with a potential lawyer, you should be prepared. You can present your case to a lawyer in a professional manner by:
- Jotting down the key points in your case to share with them, or give them a written copy
- Bring the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of everyone connected with the case
- Bring all papers related to the case as they might be helpful for the lawyer to review
- Prepare questions for the lawyer such as:
- Have they handled similar cases to yours?
- Did they settle or go to trial?
- How many clients have they represented in court?
- How many trial cases have they won?
The more prepared you are, the better your initial consultation will be. Be aware, that if a lawyer is unprepared to answer your questions or makes bold promises about the outcome of your case, then you may want to consider speaking with a Personal Injury Attorney at Ylla | Gosney.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
A pedestrian accident can be life-altering. If you’re involved in a traumatic accident, it can be tough to think straight and know what you’re supposed to do next. We’ve provided you with the following steps to not only protect your right to compensation, but to begin building a strong case:
- Seek medical attention immediately: Even if your injuries seem minor (which is unlikely in a car accident), they can manifest into something much worse weeks later. So, it is recommended to check in with a doctor to make sure everything is okay.
- Call the Police: Failing to alert the police does not help your case, especially if the case comes down to your word over the car driver. A police officer will file an accident report and may even assign blame based on their collision assessment. A police report is critical evidence in any claim and will play a key role in ensuring you are fully compensated.
- Gather Evidence: You should document the accident as thoroughly as possible. Take pictures of your injuries, skid marks on the road, and street signs or landmarks. Take a video of yourself recounting the accident while it is still fresh in your mind. And if there are any eyewitnesses, be sure to get their names and numbers as they can testify on your behalf or provide a statement to corroborate your story.
- Collect Information: Exchange insurance information with the driver, and be sure to get their name, phone number, and contact information.
- Contact Ylla | Gosney: Our firm is standing by to help car accident victims physically and financially recover quickly. Call, text, or email. Our door is always open, and we’d love to help you through this difficult time.
Ylla | Gosney Legal Services for Tuttle, OK Pedestrian Injury Victims
At some point, everyone is a pedestrian. Whether you’re walking your dog or exploring The City of Tuttle’s historic downtown district on foot, a pedestrian injury can occur at any moment when another person is careless. Pedestrian are typically defenseless when involved in an accident, and the outcome can alter the course of their life, subjecting them to extensive medical treatment, loss of income, or even permanent disability. These are costly life changes that most people are not prepared to face alone.
That’s why, at Ylla | Gosney, we offer the following services to pedestrian accident victims in Tuttle, OK, to protect their physical and financial futures after being injured:
- Investigate and determine wrongdoing or recklessness: pedestrian injury accidents are complicated due to the number of victims and liable parties that may be involved. Typically, there will be several people to get statements from, and some parties may only be discussing their involvement through their attorneys. Ylla Gosney can help manage this quickly and efficiently.
- Collect and preserve key evidence: Street cameras, security footage, ring cameras, and witness statements are all key points of evidence for your case. Our team of personal injury attorneys will take the proper legal steps to obtain crucial information and strengthen your personal injury case.
- Communicate with insurance companies and other attorneys: It is recommended to have an attorney speak to the insurance adjusters on your behalf. Oftentimes, insurance companies will attempt to trick you into taking part of the blame or get you to say something that hurts your claim. Our attorneys can protect you from liability and ensure your right to fair compensation.
- Prove liability: With several parties potentially being involved in a personal injury accident, any number of them could have caused or contributed to the incident. This makes determining and proving liability challenging. The attorneys at Ylla Gosney will assign a team of investigators and accident reconstruction specialists to determine the cause of your injuries, identify all liable parties, and hold those responsible for compensating you for your damages.
What is the Average Settlement for a Pedestrian Accident Injury?
If you are not found at fault for you injuries, then you are entitled to whatever settlement amount you and the insurance company agree upon. It is important to note that insurance companies are looking out for their business, not your well-being. So, the best way to get a fair settlement amount is to partner with a personal injury attorney.
It is important to know that there is no average personal injury settlement amount, as the details of each incident vary on a case-by-case basis. For example, there are factor that can reduce your settlement amount, which we’ll cover in the next section. While the attorneys at Ylla | Gosney can help you calculate what your case is worth, the following factors will play a large part in determining the value of your personal injury case:
- Severity of injuries: These can be broken down into 3 tiers, with Tier 3 being the most severe.
- Tier 1: Minor, non-surgical injuries such as strains, sprains, and contusions.
- Tier 2: Deep lacerations, broken or fractured bones that require surgical intervention
- Tier 3: Traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, resulting in temporary or permanent function loss
- Insurance coverage: the extent of the at-fault party’s insurance policy. An insurance policy with minimum coverage typically results in a low settlement. However, there are other legal avenues to pursuing more compensation if necessary.
- Lost income: Total amount of lost wages, which were a direct result of the injuries sustained from the accident. This could cover missed time at work, your inability to continue working, or the cost of changing careers.
- Medical Expenses: Medical expenses incurred from your injuries and any future medical treatments you may expect to have.
- Pain and Suffering: Emotional stress, trauma, and anxiety caused by how much your life has changed since the accident.
Contact Ylla Gosney, Attorneys at Law
If you or your loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Tuttle, Oklahoma, Ylla Gosney Attorneys at Law can help. We understand that injured victims only have one chance at securing financial relief after a serious accident. That’s why we focus on getting your case resolved and getting you paid as quickly as possible.
Our firm has proudly managed numerous pedestrian accident cases, successfully protecting the citizens of Tuttle from liability and reaching fair settlements quickly and efficiently on their behalf. So, don’t wait until it’s too late to take legal action for your injuries. Contact Ylla | Gosney today for a free, no-risk consultation and case evaluation. There are no upfront fees and you don’t pay a cent until your case is won.