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Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Utah

Utah's premier pedestrian accident injury attorney

As experienced Utah pedestrian accident lawyers, we know how to attain the maximum compensation for injuries and deaths caused by negligent drivers.

WERE YOU INJURED IN A PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT?

William Rawlings & Associates accident lawyers have extensive expertise and knowledge in pedestrian accident cases. As a result, we have been able to recover large settlements on behalf of our clients. Whether the accident involves a truck, auto, motorcycle, or bike, we have access to resources to conduct the most thorough investigations. Medical specialists in all fields are available to lend solid support of diagnosis, prognosis, and, when applicable, cause of death.
Utah's comparative negligence laws allow for shared responsibility between the pedestrian and the driver. Comparative negligence means that it is possible to collect for damages even if the pedestrian was partially negligent when the accident occurred. 

Comparative negligence only works when there is also contributing negligence on the part of the driver. Pedestrian accidents are complex, and there are usually differing versions of what led to the accident. A thorough independent investigation is necessary to ascertain all the facts and reconstruct the accident. Our Utah pedestrian accident lawyers investigate each case on behalf of our clients.

On many occasions, the police will prepare a report adverse to the pedestrian based solely on the statement of the driver. This typically occurs if the pedestrian is injured and unavailable to provide a statement at the scene of the accident. William Rawlings & Associates has also seen cases in which the statement provided by the injured pedestrian was obtained while they are in a hospital being treated for serious injuries and under the influence of narcotics provided. 

We are here to help, and we will do what we can to ensure you are not placed at fault for an accident that occurred due to another’s negligence.

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES

Pedestrian accidents lead to very serious injuries and even death. Some injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents are back injuries, head trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and many other debilitating injuries. 

Many pedestrian accident injuries result in long-term impairment. This fact is not surprising when the weight of the vehicle is compared to the weight of a pedestrian. Vehicles have much more weight and force than pedestrians, and in the event of a collision, it is the pedestrian who will be severely injured. Injuries that are the result of a pedestrian versus motor vehicle accident may cause death. If a pedestrian who is hit by a car dies, the guarantors of the deceased individual’s estate can file a wrongful death suit and claim monetary damages.

Even motorcycle versus pedestrian accidents can be deadly, depending on speed and the place of bodily impact. Bicycles, while not generally lethal when hitting pedestrians, can cause severe injuries to the pedestrian including head trauma, broken bones, and spinal injuries. It’s crucial to arrange an immediate consultation to initiate the claims process. 

Our firm's top-rated pedestrian accident attorneys are prepared to help you from start to finish. We will ensure that all necessary measures are taken to achieve the fullest compensation possible for the injuries you have sustained. We work at no out-of-pocket fee to our clients, because when we take a case, we take it on with the confidence that it will be won.

CONTACT A UTAH PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

We know from experience that many pedestrian accidents occur because motorists simply aren’t paying attention to the road. Many injuries take place when you are exactly where you are supposed to be, in a bike lane or path, or on a marked crosswalk. We will provide you with the medical attention you need even if you do not have any medical insurance. We will make sure that you are fully compensated for the time off work and that all of your expenses are reimbursed to you. 

Contact the Office of William Rawlings & Associates, LLC today for a free consultation to speak with one of our experienced Salt Lake City accident attorneys. We will come to you, your home, your office, or the hospital, if necessary.

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Most injury claims can be settled for their full value through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, without having to go to court. Our firm settles almost 98% of our accident cases outside of court. However, if the Insurance Company refuses to offer a reasonable settlement to compensate you for all of your present and future loss, this may require that you participate in legal proceedings.
You should contact an accident attorney as soon as possible after being injured so that your rights and evidence are protected. Do not give the insurance company a recorded statement as this can be used against you at a later time. You may give them your version of the accident as long as it is not recorded. Our Salt Lake City accident attorneys will begin to work for you immediately and make sure you get the medical attention you need even if you don’t have your own medical insurance.
This is going to be one of the biggest decisions that could affect the best outcome and the rest of your life. Most accident attorneys offer a free consultation so take the time to interview your attorney. Ask what is their philosophy? You will be working with them for a long time. You will want a firm that will help you with all aspects of your case, not just the injury portion. So choose a firm that will help you with property damage, rental car, doctor referrals and specialists you can’t afford and disability payments for time off work. Ask around and talk to family and friends who have had to use an accident attorney. Approximately 50% of our new client referrals come from previous clients and we are the Utah auto accident attorneys that other lawyers recommend to their family and friends.
William Rawlings & Associates will be happy to provide you with a free, no-obligation evaluation of your personal injury claim. All of our accident and injury cases are handled on a zero fee guarantee which means you pay us nothing until we settle or win your case. We also advance all costs upfront such as costs for filing fees, medical reports, medical specialist evaluation etc. There are no out of pocket expenses for you. Call us today to speak with one of our experienced. Salt Lake City accident lawyers for free.
A personal injury lawyer practices law relating to injuries suffered by an innocent party through some other party’s negligence. Our Firm has over 35 years experience in handling these types of claims and getting our client’s lives back on the right track after they have been injured. Also, the Insurance Company has their own attorney whose job it is to deny claims or pay out as little as possible. Put our experienced Personal Injury attorneys on your side. We will fight to get your medicals bills paid, loss of earnings and general pain and suffering award.
Almost every Utah car insurance policy has at least $3,000 available for medical bills, no matter who was at fault for the accident. However, most of our client’s medical expenses exceed that $3,000 threshold. You may submit your remaining bills to your Health Insurance, however, if you do not have health insurance, we at William Rawlings & Associates will contact all of your medical providers and obtain a lien on your behalf for any and all treatment you may need from Physical therapy to surgery. This lien simply states that the medical provider agrees to hold on to their bill and continue to treat you until you are released and agree to wait for payment until your case is settled.
The Insurance Company will do everything they can to get you to sign a release for very little money. Most of the time they will make this offer before you are even through treating. Once you sign that release you cannot go back and ask for more help with more treatment or a future surgery, etc. Put our award winning Personal Injury Attorneys on your side. We will make sure you are fully compensated for your claim and all of your out of pocket expenses.
William Rawlings & Associates has a ZERO Fee Guarantee which means you pay us nothing until we win or settle your case. You may call us anytime FREE to discuss your case and the best part is we are available 24/7. There are no out of pocket expenses to you. We front any costs involved and again do not get reimbursed until we win or settle your case. Call us NOW…you have nothing to lose…It’s FREE!
We will be happy to meet with you at our office, your home, your office or wherever is convenient for you. This meeting will allow us to get to know you and discuss the facts of your case. We will be able to tell you at that first meeting if you have a claim and what we will be able to do for you. There is no pressure involved. You may go home and think about it or decide to retain us at this meeting. The sooner we get started on your claim the sooner we can get you on the road to recovery.
Knowledge is powerful and sometimes knowing what NOT to do can be more important to your claim.
Here is what makes us different and the Best Choice to handle your injury claim. We have attorneys who were former Insurance Adjusters and Insurance Attorneys. We fully understand the Insurance Company’s process and games and strategies they play to avoid paying claims. We have been settling claims for over 35 years so the Insurance Companies know us, know we don’t back down AND that we are not afraid to go to trial if that’s what it will take to get you full compensation for your claim. Also, we are always available 24/7 to answer a question about your claim and eliminate some of the stress involved from being in an accident once we discuss the process with you. We have been recognized by our Peers as Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Salt Lake City and have also been named Utah’s Legal Elite and Top Trial Attorneys.

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