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Pedestrians injured by cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles in Wichita or Central and Western Kansas can get immediate experienced legal representation by Wichita pedestrian accident injury attorneys. Negligent drivers in Wichita hit pedestrians every week and cause catastrophic injury to the citizens of Wichita who are walking or bicycling to work or for pleasure.
At Bull Attorneys in Wichita, our dedicated legal team concentrates our practice in handling pedestrian accident cases and our pedestrian injury lawyers have been helping injury victims in Wichita and across all of Kansas since 1983. We have settled millions of dollars of injury cases for pedestrians and personal injury victims. We get great results for our clients.
If a pedestrian is hit by a car in Wichita, the pedestrian will usually have broken bones, ripped skin and end up hospitalized for days or weeks in recovery. Our Wichita personal injury attorneys can help you get money for pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical treatment, mental anguish, permanent disability and scarring and other financial losses. We never charge a fee unless we win. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, approximately 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018 alone. Pedestrian accidents accounted for about 16% of overall traffic fatalities. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries in the United States in 2017. These statistics highlight the increasing rate of pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Kansas had 917 crashes with pedestrians resulting in 50 deaths. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle every 9.11 hours. Younger pedestrians are hurt more often than adults in Kansas. The NHTSA crash stats tells us that 60,577 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes in 2021. The statistics are alarming because nationwide a pedestrian is injured every 9 minutes in a pedestrian and vehicle collision and pedestrians are killed by vehicles every 71 minutes. The Wichita Eagle reported that a record number of pedestrian deaths happened in Wichita, Kansas in 2022.
What this means for Wichita and pedestrians is that parents must teach their children how to avoid an accident with a motor vehicle and the general population must always keep an eye open while walking into a parking lot, garage or across a busy street for negligent distracted drivers who are not paying attention. If that happens, you need to call the Bull Attorneys.
Cross walks near busy intersections like Broadway and Murdock, 13th and Grove, Ridge Road and Maple, 47th and Broadway, Central and Hillside, and other major dangerous intersections.
These accidents often happen due to drivers being distracted by activities like texting, dialing, or using GPS navigation on their cell phones and many for many other different reasons.
Pedestrian accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries, often causing significant physical and emotional trauma to the victims.
Pedestrian accident injuries resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles can be extensive and life-altering. Pedestrians lack any protection from injury when hit by a forceful motor vehicle.
Kansas provides that if any driver of a motor vehicle contacts a pedestrian in a crash and injures the pedestrian, the vehicle insurance will pay Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits to the injured person. This covers at least $4,500 for medical bills, $900 a month for wage loss up to a year and pays for rehabilitation expenses and assistive care. K.S.A. 40-3105 defines the types of PIP benefits required which also includes $2,000.00 for funeral expenses in the event of a wrongful death.
Not only does the driver’s PIP automatically cover a pedestrian the driver hit even if they have no fault, if the driver is negligent and at fault then their liability coverage will come into play and provide even more insurance coverage for the pedestrian.
At Bull Attorneys, we have nearly four decades of experience helping injured pedestrians receive the money and compensation they deserve. We recently achieved a significant settlement of $2,250,000.00 for a pedestrian who was lawfully crossing a street in a crosswalk on Broadway in Wichita, when a distracted driver struck them. Using our team approach, we were able to help get money for the pedestrian who became a quadriplegic to help pay for medical bills and a rehabilitation hospital and nursing home care.
In traffic laws, a pedestrian refers to a person who is outside of a motor vehicle and engaged in activities like walking, jogging, bicycling, using wheelchairs, or roller skating. They can be disabled or fully functional individuals.
Seeking legal representation is important after a pedestrian accident to protect your rights and get money to help pay your medical bills and lost income. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can help investigate the accident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for your best interests. They can assist in obtaining money and other compensation for medical bills, disability, pain and suffering, wage loss, and other damages.
If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, it’s important to immediately seek medical attention at a hospital for any injuries. Call 911 to report the accident. If possible, take photos at the scene. Do not give a tape-recorded statement to any insurance adjuster without legal advice. You should immediately consult with a skilled pedestrian accident attorney who can guide you through the legal process and protect your rights.
No, pedestrians are not always at fault in accidents involving vehicles. While pedestrians are expected to follow traffic laws and exercise caution, drivers also have a responsibility to be attentive and yield to pedestrians when necessary. In many pedestrian accidents with cars and trucks, our Kansas pedestrian accident lawyers can get statements from the driver admitting they were distracted by their phone or a person, child or animal in their vehicle.
Yes, if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident due to the negligence of a driver you may be able to seek money to compensate you for your injuries. This can include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Consulting with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help you understand your rights and explore your options for pursuing a personal injury claim.
The time limit for filing a claim, known as the statute of limitations, can vary depending on the state and jurisdiction where the accident occurred. In Kansas it is normally two years. It’s important to speak with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. Failing to file a lawsuit in court within the designated timeframe may result in the loss of your right to seek money and compensation.
In cases where the driver lacks insurance or leaves the scene of the accident (hit-and-run), it can make the process more difficult. However, you may still have options for seeking money to compensate you. Your own insurance coverage, such as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, may provide benefits in such situations. Call an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer by contacting us at Bull Attorneys®
If your claim is denied by the insurance company, it does not mean you have a bad case or an unwinnable case. You need to hire a highly trained pedestrian accident lawyer who can investigate to determine why the driver was distracted and did not see you. In many cases we have quickly settled pedestrian accident cases after we were hired and obtained an admission of fault from the driver or a videotape from a surveillance camera that proves the pedestrian was not at fault.
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