Indiana Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
As a pedestrian, you’re susceptible to serious, life-changing injuries when you’re involved in a traffic accident. Fortunately, compensation can be available to cover your medical treatment, loss of income, and suffering. An experienced Indiana pedestrian accident lawyer at Stein Law can help you understand your rights and work toward a full financial recovery.
If you’ve been struck by a car while walking in Indiana, you may have the right to recover compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and the trauma you’re experiencing. Contact Stein Law for immediate legal assistance. Our trusted Indiana pedestrian accident lawyers are ready to help you stand up and fight to get every cent you deserve.
We’re award-winning Indiana trial attorneys with a reputation for going above and beyond for injury victims and grieving families. Our commitment to our clients is unmatched, as they benefit from over 75 years of experience and a team that’s won $20 million (and counting) in settlements and verdicts.
You don’t have to go through this incredibly trying time on your own. Let our team be there to provide the support and guidance you need and to set you up for the financial victory you deserve.
Contact our Indiana law firm, with offices conveniently located in New Albany and Clarksville, today to arrange a time for a free consultation to get started.
What are the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Indiana?
If a car and a pedestrian collide, something has gone terribly wrong. Generally, these types of accidents happen because of human error or negligence.
Some of the most common examples include:
- Distracted driving (or distracted walking)
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Disregarding a traffic control signal
- Failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk or at an intersection
- Illegal turns
- Rolling stops
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Fatigued driving
- Vehicle defects or malfunctions
- Road construction or closed sidewalks that force pedestrians into the street
Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Indiana will carefully examine your case to identify every possible cause. When we fully understand the reason(s) for your accident, we can move forward and pursue compensation from all responsible parties.
Understanding liability in Indiana pedestrian accident cases
Indiana law provides that anyone contributing to a pedestrian accident can be on the hook for resulting costs and consequences.
Once our team has investigated your accident, it might become clear that one or more of the following parties are liable:
- Negligent motorists
- Bicyclists
- Motorcyclists
- Truck drivers
- Bus drivers
- Uber and Lyft drivers
- Other pedestrians
- Employers
- Property owners
- Government agencies
Our personal injury attorneys in Indiana will actively pursue damages from insurance companies and anyone who directly or indirectly caused your pedestrian accident.
Can I get compensation if I’m partly responsible for a pedestrian accident?
Yes, just as long as you’re not mostly at fault. Indiana has a modified comparative fault law, which bars a financial recovery when a victim shares more than half of the blame for an accident.
If you’re assigned less than 51 percent fault, you can recover compensation. However, your damages will be reduced based on your role.
If you’re assigned 10 percent responsibility, your financial award will be reduced by 10 percent. That could mean receiving $45,000 for a case valued at $50,000.
How much is my pedestrian accident case worth?
So what kind of financial award can you expect to get if you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit?
The answer is that it depends. Every set of circumstances is different, and victims are unique.
Important considerations will include:
- The types of injuries you’ve sustained
- Your earning capacity before and after you get hurt
- Out-of-pocket costs and expenses
- The emotional and psychological impact of your accident
- The steps you took to mitigate your injuries
- Your age
Cases involving catastrophic injuries that fundamentally change your will tend to be worth the most.
However, every detail matters, so it’s critical to discuss your case with an experienced personal injury attorney near you in Indiana. At Stein Law, we have helped thousands of clients recover top results in tough cases like yours. Reach out to discuss how much money you might be able to get after your Indiana pedestrian accident today.
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Why should I hire an Indiana personal injury lawyer if I’ve been hit by a car?
What caused your pedestrian accident? Are you supposed to file a claim with someone’s insurance company? If so, whose? Can you also file a lawsuit? What happens if someone tries to say that you’re at fault?
Don’t try to tackle these and other important questions on your own. You’ve been through enough without the added stress of a pedestrian accident lawsuit. Hiring an experienced Indiana personal injury lawyer from Stein Law can give you the opportunity you need to breathe, rest, and focus on getting better.
We’re award-winning litigators with a demonstrated track record of winning tough pedestrian accident cases like yours.
When we take on your claim, we’ll:
- Investigate the circumstances of your pedestrian accident
- Determine causation, fault, and liability
- Gather medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photographs, physical evidence, and other
information to help build a strong case - Consult with experts to make sure we’re working with all necessary information
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, at-fault parties, and other parties on your behalf
Our goal is to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case with as little stress as possible. However, there are times when you might be offered a lowball settlement or when a negligent party will simply refuse to accept responsibility. With Stein Law by your side, you won’t have to worry about that. Our attorneys prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. If and when negotiations aren’t successful, we’ll be more than ready to argue your case before a jury in Indiana.
Don’t hesitate to call our law offices or reach out to us online. We offer a free consultation and are ready to provide the help you need today.
How common are pedestrian accidents in Indiana?
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, 1,412 pedestrian accidents were reported across the state in 2020.
At least 1,070 pedestrians were injured in these collisions, while another 103 were killed.
Pedestrian and car accidents have declined in recent years. In fact, 2020 marked a five-year low for pedestrian accidents in Indiana, reflecting a 26 percent drop from 2016, when 1,914 collisions were reported.
On an average day in 2020, there were between 3 and 4 pedestrian accidents in the Hoosier State.
While the total number of accidents has dropped, collisions with pedestrians have become increasingly dangerous. In 2016, 4.4 percent of pedestrian accidents were fatal, compared to 7.3 percent of accidents in 2020.
What damages can I get if I file a pedestrian injury claim?
Compensatory damages are available to offset the financial losses of a pedestrian accident, as well as the trauma and life changes that can follow.
These are known as economic damages and non-economic damages, respectively.
Stein Law will help you seek compensation for:
- Medical bills – present and future
- Rehabilitation
- Therapy
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Nursing assistance
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced quality of life
- Disfigurement
- Embarrassment
- Damage to reputation
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
We’ve spent years developing relationships with respected accident and injury experts in Southern Indiana, Louisville, KY, and surrounding areas. We’ll lean on them for insight into your case so that we can fully appreciate the impact your injuries have on your life. With this knowledge, we’ll be prepared to represent your interests and get you a result that truly makes a difference in your life.
How much does it cost to hire a pedestrian accident attorney in Indiana?
It costs nothing upfront to hire an Indiana pedestrian accident lawyer. We work on contingency, which means we assume the risks and costs of litigation. We’re so confident that we’ll be able to win your case that we won’t get paid unless we do.
That’s right: no win, no fee.
When we win, our attorneys recover a predetermined percentage of your financial award. That means hiring a lawyer costs you nothing out of pocket.
Pedestrians can sustain catastrophic injuries in Indiana car accidents
As a pedestrian, you don’t have much to protect yourself if you are involved in an accident. As a result, pedestrians are particularly susceptible to life-changing injuries and make up a sizable percentage of Indiana’s car accident fatalities.
Stein Law represents pedestrians who have suffered:
- Broken bones
- Cuts and lacerations
- Bruising, sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries
- Concussion
- Traumatic brain injury
- Dental injury
- Eye injury
- Hearing loss
- Back injury
- Neck injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Paralysis
- Crushing injury
- Nerve damage
- Internal organ damage
- Burns
- Wrongful death of a loved one
- Amputation
If you are struck by a vehicle in Indiana, get to the closest hospital as soon as you can. Prompt medical treatment can reduce the risk of complications and make sure that your injuries are all diagnosed and documented. Once your condition is stable, contact our experienced legal team to learn about your legal rights and options.
Your trusted Indiana pedestrian accident lawyer
You’ve been through a traumatic event. If someone else caused you to get hurt, they have to be held accountable. But you have a limited time to file a lawsuit. Under Indiana law, you’ll have just two years to take action.
Once the statute of limitations expires, so does your right to seek damages in a claim or lawsuit.
That’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to call our Indiana pedestrian accident lawyers for help. We’re ready to take on the insurance company, stand up to negligent parties, and invest the resources that are necessary to get you the financial victory you deserve.
To begin, contact our Indiana law offices to set up a time for a free, no-obligation case evaluation with a member of our compassionate team.
