Pedestrians are at an increased risk of personal injury or death since they have no protection from cars or other moving vehicles in a collision. Children are even more susceptible to being hit by motor vehicles because of their small stature, which makes them difficult to see.
Our Mankato pedestrian accident lawyers can help you or a loved one pursue compensation for injuries due to a driver’s negligence. When you need us, we are here to help. Call today to schedule an initial meeting with a skilled personal injury attorney.
Pedestrian accidents can happen quickly, making it difficult to determine the cause. Our experienced Mankato lawyers can investigate how a pedestrian accident happened and who is at fault for related injuries. Common causes include the following:
Accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to occur in areas with heavy foot traffic, such as busy intersections, college campuses, and parking lots.
Our team can help by locating available evidence to support claims of another driver’s liability. For example, traffic camera footage, police reports, and eyewitness accounts may be useful in establishing a negligent driver’s fault for causing the accident.
Injuries from a pedestrian accident can be debilitating and can impose increased needs for your care and well-being. While health, disability, or no-fault insurance may provide some monetary relief, those policies may not provide full compensation to an injured person.
Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the driver or party responsible for causing your injury may be necessary to provide fair compensation. Recoverable damages in a successful claim will generally include costs for medical care, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Minnesota’s comparative fault rule may apply in cases with shared liability for a pedestrian accident. If a jury finds an injured person responsible for causing the accident, this rule will reduce their compensation by their percentage of fault, or could prevent the injured person from recovering entirely. A seasoned attorney can explain this rule in more detail during a meeting.
Pedestrians injured in an accident should meet with a dedicated Mankato lawyer as soon as possible to understand their rights and initiate steps for pursuing recovery. Prolonging the process may limit access to available evidence and can unnecessarily delay obtaining compensation.
Minnesota generally has a six-year statute of limitations under Statute § 541.05 for starting a personal injury lawsuit. Those hurt in a pedestrian accident must file their claim within the applicable time period to preserve their right to seek compensation. Contact our law office today to learn more about this process.
The attorneys at Maschka, Riedy, Ries & Frentz Law Firm have successfully represented and fought for people injured in pedestrian crashes for decades.
If you or someone you love has been injured as a pedestrian, it is critical to contact an experienced legal professional immediately to investigate your claim and preserve critical evidence. Our Mankato pedestrian accident lawyers have experience handling cases like yours. Do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team today.
