Pedestrian Accidents

What to Do Following a Pedestrian Accident

The aftermath of an accident is intense, stressful and hectic. Do you know what to do if you or a loved one is involved in a pedestrian accident? With the exception of receiving any necessary emergency care, the first thing you should do following the accident is contact a personal injury attorney. A pedestrian is on foot and unprotected from an exterior shell unlike the cars, trucks or buses. Due to the vulnerability as a pedestrian, sustained injuries may have serious repercussions or could even be life threatening. The types of injuries include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal bleeding, herniated discs and others. Ultimately, your entire body is susceptible to an injury in a pedestrian accident. If you experience injury in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to a reimbursement for your suffering.

Importance of Contacting an Attorney

One of the most prominent issues with pedestrian accidents is the sensitivity of time. Many of the injuries that can occur in a pedestrian accident may not have immediate symptoms. As time elapses following the accident, you may discover you have a serious injury. If your injury is diagnosed a significant amount of time after the accident, you may have difficulty proving it if you file a lawsuit. To ensure you follow the correct process, regardless of how you feel immediately following your accident, it is imperative to contact an attorney. As an experienced Quad City law firm, Steckel Law will guide you through the post-accident process as well as the legal process.

Quad City Pedestrian Injury Law Firm

While it’s true that it’s best to contact a lawyer as soon as possible, it is never too late to contact a personal injury attorney after an accident. Our pedestrian accident lawyer, John Steckel, is experienced with the personal injury and pedestrian laws and regulations in the Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island as well as the surrounding areas. If you or a loved one has sustained injury due to a pedestrian accident, it is our goal to provide you with skilled legal representation. We are an experienced personal injury law firm, and we put our clients’ needs first. Please contact us at Steckel Law by calling (563) 265-1714 to schedule a consultation to discuss your case.