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After a serious accident, your financial security can hinge on the outcome of your personal injury claim. A payout will not only give you the funds you need to cover your medical bills, but can also provide you with financial relief if your injuries have left you unable to work. Naturally, you may be wondering what factors could affect the course of proceedings and influence the amount you receive. 

In this article, we take a look at a few elements that could impact your claim:  

You Were Unable to Work Because of Your Injuries 

With little protection against crash forces, pedestrians often suffer catastrophic accidents in a collision. As such, it’s likely that you were unable to work for a significant timeframe after the accident.  

Thankfully, you have a right to seek compensation for any wages you lost because of the wreck, including those that you are expected to miss out on in the future. To help approximate a fair settlement for such damages, your lawyer may consult with various expert witnesses, including economists and vocational experts who may be able to help plot out your career trajectory and provide deposition regarding the many ways in which your condition has affected your job performance. 

You Have Access to Strong Evidence 

In order to recover compensation, you will need to demonstrate that the other parties involved in the accident played some role in causing it. As such, you will need to gather strong evidence to prove liability. Such proof can include pictures of the accident scene, eyewitness statements, surveillance camera records, dashcam footage, and the official accident report.  

You Made Mistakes after the Wreck 

After a serious wreck, it’s important to consider your actions carefully. One misstep could be all it takes to cost you a fair settlement. For instance, if you remained active on social media in the aftermath of the wreck, your comments could be used as evidence to dispute your case. Alternatively, if the insurer discovers that you deviated from your treatment plan, you may face disputes over failure to mitigate damages. 

You Provided a Recorded Statement 

If the insurer contacts you for a recorded statement, you shouldn’t comply with this request until you’ve had a chance to investigate the accident and assess your damages. Until you understand exactly what happened and have approximated the value of your losses, you risk saying something that turns out to be inaccurate or untrue, handing ammunition to the claims adjuster to deny your claim. Thankfully, when you hire an attorney to handle your case, he or she can oversee all dialogue with the insurance company and other opposing parties.  

Discuss Your Case with a California Pedestrian Accident Attorney 

A pedestrian accident can derail your life in the blink of an eye, straddling you with sky-high medical bills and long-term health complications. Fortunately, you may be able to recover compensation for many of your losses by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault parties. 

At HPIL, we can assist with almost every aspect of your claim, whether it’s gathering evidence to support your case or representing you throughout proceedings. Contact us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or tap through to our Contact Form to request a free case assessment with a California pedestrian accident attorney.