Our Monroe pedestrian accident lawyers help injured victims secure compensation. Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys, represent injured pedestrians. You may deserve financial compensation. Call us to talk to a lawyer about your rights and start your case today.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Monroe, NC
When you need a pedestrian accident lawyer in Monroe, NC, contact Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys. Our lawyers have a proven track record of success representing injury victims. We understand how insurance companies think because we have worked for them. Today, we put our knowledge to work to help you get compensated.
Choose Our Experienced Lawyers
Our law firm focuses on injury cases. We represent people who have been hurt by the actions of others and customize a case plan. With years of experience in local courts, we’re proud of the success we’ve achieved representing injury victims.
See how we can serve as your Monroe, NC, pedestrian accident lawyers. Ask us for your free consultation.
How We Help
Our Monroe pedestrian accident lawyers can assist you with:
- Preserving evidence at the scene.
- Explaining your rights.
- Understanding the unique issues in claims involving pedestrians.
- Knowing what damages you can claim, making sure nothing is overlooked.
- Drafting legal documents.
- Building evidence with discovery, investigation, and talking to witnesses.
- Negotiating with the insurance company.
- Pursuing your legal case and representing you in court.
- Handling settlement negotiations and trial.
- Identifying the strengths of your case.
- Answering your questions and providing legal advice.
Our lawyers identify what’s needed for your case and don’t stop fighting for you.
Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Victims
Traffic laws protect pedestrians. A pedestrian can be a person who is walking on foot, riding on a bicycle, or using a mobility device like a wheelchair, scooter, or crutches.
A pedestrian who is hurt in a crash may be walking alone or in a group. They may be traveling a short distance from their vehicle, on a walk, running business errands, or going to an appointment.
A collision may occur in many places, including:
- Intersections
- Crosswalks
- On a sidewalk
- Shoulders or the side of the road
- In a parking lot
- Outdoor eating areas
- Benches by the road
- On a bridge
When a collision occurs, a vehicle driver may have legal fault. Fault may be based on a traffic infraction, such as speeding, failing to yield to pedestrians, or departing from the lane of travel. Any unreasonable act or even failing to act can be the basis for a claim. In addition, underlying factors, such as the design or visibility of the intersection, may factor into liability. Our lawyers can evaluate the causes of the accident and help determine your right to compensation.
Compensation for a Pedestrian Accident
Compensation for a pedestrian accident may include financial and personal losses. Pedestrians often sustain serious injury, including brain damage, spinal cord injury, paralysis, broken bones, and soft tissue damage. Compensation may include the cost of treatment, nursing care, and medical supplies. You may also claim for lost income.
You deserve fair compensation for how the accident has personally impacted you. For example, you may seek compensation for physical pain and suffering. Physical limitations and disabilities, along with emotional anguish, should be compensated.
Building Your Claim for Compensation
To receive compensation, you must prove the defendant had a legal obligation to exercise a duty of care. Motor vehicle drivers have a duty of care to others on the road. There may be other parties with a duty of care, such as the vehicle owner or the party responsible for the road or traffic flow. You must show how the party responsible breached their duty of care.
The defendant’s dangerous actions must be the cause of the accident and injuries. You must then show what damages you have because of the collision.
Our experienced lawyers know how to build a compensation claim, identifying the evidence and preparing your claim.
Pedestrian Accident Intersections in Monroe, NC
There are more than 1,800 streets in Monroe, NC. Any street can be dangerous for a pedestrian; there are several that are particularly dangerous:
West Roosevelt Blvd.
Skyway Dr.
Morgan Mill Rd.
Hayne St.
Franklin St.
Jefferson St.
Lancaster Ave.
Sunset Dr.
Streets in Monroe, NC, may be maintained by the City of Monroe’s Street Division, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), or privately. The design of the road and visibility may impact who has liability and sources of compensation.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics inMonroe, NC
There are an average of 25 pedestrian accidents in Monroe, NC, each year (five-year average, 2019-2023). When a pedestrian accident occurs in Monroe, NC, it almost always involves injury. This is different from collisions where everyone is in a motor vehicle, which often happen without injury. Even a minor collision can cause severe injury to a pedestrian.
Areas We Serve
We represent pedestrian accident victims in the 28110, 28111, and 28112 zip codes.
We handle cases in Monroe, NC, courts and the surrounding region. If you live here or if you were injured locally, contact us for assistance.
Taking New Cases—Contact Us
Contact us for your free consultation with a Monroe pedestrian accident lawyer. We’re taking new cases now, and there’s no obligation. Call or message Horton & Mendez, Injury & Car Accident Attorneys.
Monroe, NC Pedestrian Accident Lawyer—FAQs
Do I need to file a claim in court? I’m talking to the insurance company representative.
The insurance company representative is not on your side. They want to reduce your compensation, if not deny it altogether. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about your rights.
What is my pedestrian accident claim worth?
The value of each case depends on damages, the strength of the case, sources of compensation, and other factors. At your free consultation, we can explain what your case may be worth and how our lawyers work to maximize compensation for our clients.
Where do I file my case in court?
If you’re hurt in Monroe, NC, you’ll likely file your case in the Superior Court for Union County. That’s the trial court for personal injury claims. Our lawyers can determine where to file your case.
Will my pedestrian accident case go to trial?
While you have the right to a trial, most personal injury claims, including pedestrian accident claims, resolve without a trial. You may accept a settlement if you choose. By building a strong case, we give you options to determine what’s right for you.
Do you offer free consultations for pedestrian accident victims?
Yes. Contact us to talk about your case. There’s no obligation.
