Pedestrian Accidents In NWA

It is not a car wreck in the typical sense.

In cases where a person is hit in a cross-walk, jogging, or when riding a bicycle; it is important to seek advice from an attorney as soon as possible after the accident to figure out how you should go forward.

There are issues, which come up that are time sensitive.

Investigating the scene, testing the vehicle, preserving evidence, or making further investigation is the most reliable if performed very shortly after the accident.

In addition to the actual accident, medical treatment will likely get very expensive, very quickly.

Emergency Room and Ambulance bills alone are going to very high.

This is where having an attorney who handles these type of cases becomes a true benefit, because the attorney can take action to make sure health insurance and Medical Payments coverage are being utilized, among other things.

Being struck by a car when you are on foot is a big deal and likely cause permanent injuries or death.

The last thing you want to deal with when something like this happens to you or a loved one is the at-fault driver’s insurance company, and without an attorney you will have to deal with the insurance company, and they are not likely to leave you alone to heal or grieve.