Brusly Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Pedestrians are especially vulnerable if struck by a vehicle. Many pedestrian accident injury victims suffer catastrophic injuries that require long-term medical treatment and leave them permanently disabled. 

If you or a loved one were injured in a pedestrian accident, the Brusly pedestrian accident attorneys at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys want to help you. We have the experience, skills, and resources to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. 

Schedule a free consultation by calling (225) 999-1111 or visiting our contact page. 

Why Clients Choose Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys

• Our Christian values set the foundation for how we practice law and drive everything we do. 
• Our Brusly injury lawyers have decades of experience protecting the rights of Louisiana injury victims. 
• We have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for our pedestrian accident clients. 
• We pay all costs of pursuing your Brusly pedestrian accident claim, and you pay nothing until we win for you.

What Should You Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Brusly?

1. The first thing you should do is call 911 and get emergency medical attention. Even if you don’t think your injuries are severe, you should be medically evaluated. 
2. Tell the police what you remember about the accident. 
3. Collect the contact and insurance information of the driver that hit you, as well as their registration and license. 
4. Collect the contact information of any eyewitnesses to your accident. 
5. If possible, take photographs and video footage of the scene of your accident, including the vehicle that hit you, any visible injuries, the condition of the road, and traffic signals and signs. 
6. Promptly consult an experienced Brusly pedestrian accident attorney. 

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are usually caused by driver error. Some of the most common causes include:

• Distracted drivers.
• Drunk or drugged drivers.
• Tired or sleepy drivers.
• Speeding and aggressive driving.
• Poor lighting.
• Poor road conditions.
• Motor vehicle equipment failure. 
• Malfunctioning crosswalk signals.
• Malfunctioning traffic lights.

Our attorneys will carefully investigate your accident to help determine all possible causes and potentially liable parties. We will work to identify and collect essential evidence to prove causation and liability and build your strongest cause. 

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Pedestrian Accident?

In a successful Brusly pedestrian accident claim, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. In rare cases, such as if an intoxicated driver hit you, you may be able to recover punitive damages in addition to economic and non-economic damages. 

Economic damages include payment for current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, and other necessary expenses incurred because of your injuries.

Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses suffered because of your injuries.

Our attorneys work hard to ensure all your current and future damages are included and properly valued. We often work with medical and economic experts to help value your damages so we know what a fair settlement of your case would be.

How Long Do You Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Louisiana?

Louisiana recently extended its statute of limitations for most personal injury actions. A statute of limitations sets the deadline for seeking compensation for your damages. If you miss your statute of limitations, you will be barred from recovering damages for your injuries.

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1, if your injury occurred prior to July 1, 2024, you have one year to file your claim. If your accident happened on or after July 1, 2024, you have two years to file your claim.

There are exceptions to the two-year deadline. In some cases, you have a shorter deadline, and in other rare cases, you may have additional time to file. You must consult an experienced Brusly pedestrian accident attorney to ensure you know your filing deadline. 

Contact Our Brusly Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today

If you or a loved one was injured in a Brusly pedestrian accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages. 

The experienced pedestrian accident lawyers at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys can help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries. 

Schedule a free consultation by calling (225) 999-1111 or visiting our contact page.