Miami Pedestrian Accident Claims Overview - Uriarte Law P.A.

Miami is one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians in the USA. A lot of people die in pedestrian accidents every year in Miami, FL. Apart from that, Medical costs, time away from work, and other damages happen that impact the finances and health of the accident victim and his/her family. Pedestrian accidents can be avoided if the drivers of vehicles pay better attention while driving.

When someone is hit by a car or any other vehicle, the primary person that will consider at fault is the driver of the vehicle and the primary claim will be filed against him/her. But if there is a role of unsafe streets or traffic control devices in the accident, you can also claim against the municipality of that area.    

What to do Immediately after the Accident?

The very first step when a pedestrian accident happens is to call the police, take the photos and videos of the accident scene, gather the name and contact details of the eyewitnesses. Also, call your insurance company representative at the spot of the accident.

Call the Medical Help

Seek medical help immediately to avoid any kind of mishappening. No matters if the injuries are small or severe. If you don’t do that, your insurance adjusters will assume you were not hurt. Get proper treatment for all of your injuries and get it documented.

Who will be the Payer of Medical Bills?

It depends on the circumstances of the accident. Sometimes, there is no fault of the driver in the accident. In that case, the driver’s insurance company will pay a partial amount or all medical bills of the injured person.

If the accident didn’t happen in a no-fault state then the insurer of the pedestrian will pay the bills. Otherwise, if the injured person does not have insurance, he/she need to pay all the medical bills by himself/herself.

The need for A Miami Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The insurance company always tries to pay minimum wages for injuries and other damages in an accident. They have professional agents and it’s difficult to argue with them for a normal person. So, there is always a need for a professional Miami pedestrian accident lawyer to argue with your insurance company agent for maximum compensation.

He will represent your case and fight for your deserved payout against the negligent party and the insurance company.