You may have the right to hold a pedestrian legally liable for an accident if you can prove that a pedestrian engaged in behavior that violated common sense, broke the law, or negligently put you or the people around you in harm’s way. Pedestrians tend to benefit from greater protection on the road, but they’re not immune to civil consequences.
Working with an experienced Milwaukee pedestrian accident lawyer makes it easier to figure out when a pedestrian can be considered at-fault for an accident and what steps you can take to hold them accountable for your losses. You can make One Call…That’s All, to discuss how to start navigating the civil process today.
Negligence Opens Pedestrians Up to Legal Action
Pedestrians have a reduced duty of care when interacting with motorists and other people on the road, but that doesn’t mean that pedestrians are free from a responsibility to others. Pedestrians can be considered at-fault for an accident if they actively endanger the people around them by breaking the law or otherwise behaving dangerously.
These behaviors constitute negligence in the eyes of civil practitioners and specifically entitle accident victims to take legal action against liable pedestrians. However, if you want to name a pedestrian liable for an accident, you must have enough evidence to meet or exceed Wisconsin’s burden of proof.
The evidence you can use to prove negligence after a pedestrian accident will vary depending on the specific circumstances that led to your collision. Video and photo footage can have a positive impact on your case, as can electronic data and witness statements. An attorney can gather this data on your behalf while you prioritize your health and well-being.
Criminal Consequences After an Accident Involving a Pedestrian
Wisconsin’s state police may take legal action against a negligent pedestrian while you investigate your right to financially recover from your losses. Generally, a criminal case won’t have an impact on your attempts to file an insurance claim or pursue a personal injury lawsuit.
However, officers may ask you to provide testimony about a pedestrian’s criminal behavior while they’re building their case. If a pedestrian’s behavior resulted in a devastating accident that severely injured you or your loved ones, they may face misdemeanor charges resulting in prolonged jail time and significant fines.
Should the state pursue a criminal case against the pedestrian involved in your recent accident, you can work with an attorney to stay up to date on that case’s developments. A criminal conviction can serve as proof of negligence in a civil case, meaning that a criminal prosecution may make it easier for you to prove your right to damages after a pedestrian accident.
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When to Contact a Milwaukee Personal Injury Lawyer
Pedestrian accidents can be physically and financially devastating. If you want to streamline your recovery after a pedestrian accident, we encourage you to connect with a Milwaukee personal injury lawyer to discuss your options. Working with our team does not lock you into a civil trial but instead allows you to:
- File an insurance claim with a relevant provider while protecting yourself from insurers’ attempts to minimize your losses.
- File a personal injury claim before your statute of limitations (Wis. Stat. § 893.54(1m)) expires, securing your right to open settlement negotiations with a liable party.
- Pursue a civil trial against the pedestrian considered at-fault for an accident.
Our team can outline these processes during your free, no–obligation case consultation. Once we understand your long-term recovery goals, we can develop a representation strategy that prioritizes your right to recover on your terms.
We Work on Contingency for Your Benefit
You don’t have to worry about financial barriers to justice when you turn to our legal team for support. Our Milwaukee pedestrian accident attorneys work on contingency, meaning that you can start building a case against negligent pedestrians without paying a deposit or putting any money down up front.
In fact, our team does not send clients bills while their cases are in progress, and we only get paid once we win a client’s case. This strategy relieves our clients’ financial stress and ensures that everyone can benefit from our understanding of the law.
If you want to learn more about our firm’s contingency fee agreements, you can schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation with our team members today.
How to Demand Compensation After an Accident With a Pedestrian
You are under no obligation to argue for your right to pedestrian accident compensation in front of a civil judge. If you want to financially recover from a pedestrian accident, you can work with our team to highlight what economic and non-economic losses you endured due to a pedestrian’s negligence.
We can then present your loss assessment to insurance adjusters and even a liable party themselves. Our representation can prevent these parties from minimizing the value of your losses or outright denying your request for support.
Fortunately, most pedestrian accident claims come to their natural resolution during settlement negotiations. We can represent you throughout these proceedings and keep conversations centered on your right to recover. At the same time, we can preserve your right to litigate should a liable pedestrian refuse to acknowledge your right to financial support.
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Let Experienced Lawyers Help You Recover From a Pedestrian Accident Today
Our Milwaukee pedestrian accident attorneys have served greater Wisconsin for over 40 years. We understand that pedestrians can cause devastating accidents due to intentional and accidental negligence, and we want to help victims of that negligence recover from their losses.
Working with our team gives you the chance to discuss when a pedestrian is considered at-fault for an accident, what evidence you need to prove pedestrian negligence, and what compensation you can recover from a pedestrian-induced accident. You can count on our support in and out of civil court as you navigate your recovery.
Make One Call…That’s All, and connect with our award-winning personal injury lawyers to learn more about your right to legal action.
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