Cases Where a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer is Necessary
Hopefully, you’ll never need a pedestrian accident lawyer, but if you do, Tolbert Beadle have you covered. We have taken care of plenty of pedestrian accident cases, so we know exactly what to do. There are a few different situations that would require a pedestrian accident lawyer. These cases can be complicated so getting legal counsel is your best bet for getting the compensation you deserve.
Pedestrians and Joggers
Oftentimes, a pedestrian accident occurs when someone is on the street and a negligent driver hits them. This could be on the side of the road, the crosswalk, and sometimes even the sidewalk. Determining who is at fault is usually the most difficult parts of these cases. Keeping this in mind, usually, most of the fault will lie on the driver unless the pedestrian was acting recklessly. Pedestrians always have the right of way on the road, so it is a driver’s responsibility to watch out for them. Obviously, there are some extenuating circumstances to this, but this is the general rule.
Bicycles
If you were hit by a car while riding your bike, a pedestrian accident lawyer would be the legal counsel you would need to call. You aren’t in a motor vehicle, so you would still be considered a pedestrian. Bikes and cars are supposed to coexist and share the road. Angry drivers may not always respect this and could cause an accident by disregarding the share the road rules. Keep in mind, the bicyclist is still responsible for following the rules for riding a bike on the road, and they must make sure to be completely visible. If a bicyclist in riding at night without gear to increase visibility and they get hit, they would be much more liable than the driver.
Skateboards and Roller Blades
Similar to bikes, since skateboards and roller blades aren’t motor vehicles, you’d still be considered a pedestrian if you were hit while riding them. If you were hit on your skateboard or rollerblades, you will need to contact a pedestrian accident lawyer. Be aware of your local laws for riding these on the street. Some states don’t allow you to ride these on streets, or there may be curfews for it. If you are breaking these laws, you’ll be considered more liable when determining fault. Always make sure to be aware of your local laws so you can be as safe as possible.
Contact a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
If you were involved in a pedestrian accident, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at Tolbert Beadle today. Even if you’re partially at fault, you’ll still be entitled to compensation. We will fight the insurance companies to make sure they don’t take advantage of you. Tolbert Beadle LLC is Missouri’s leading law firm with three locations in Springfield, Jefferson City, and Columbia. Tolbert Beadle proudly serves families throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Contact us and schedule a free consultation. We’ll be happy to assist and get you the compensation you deserve.
