As a pedestrian, you have responsibilities.
You should cross at crosswalks and be sure that intersections are clear.
You should always look both ways before crossing the street.
You don’t expect a truck to be traveling after dark without its headlights on.
If you have been hit as a pedestrian by a truck not using its headlights you can pursue a personal injury claim against the driver for their negligence causing your damages.
Injuries From Being Hit By A Truck Not Using Its Headlights As A Pedestrian
As a pedestrian struck by a truck, you could suffer a variety of serious injuries.
These injuries could affect your life for years to come.
You will suffer both economic and non-economic damages.
Through a personal injury claim, you can recover compensation for your damages.
These injuries could include paralysis or a traumatic brain injury.
When you file your personal injury claim, you should itemize all the damages in your claim:
- Past and future lost wages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
Never leave the scene of the accident without calling the police so an accident report can be completed.
This accident report can support your claim and show that your injuries and damages were caused by the crash.
Try to get photos of the accident scene and ask any witnesses to provide you with written statements regarding what they saw. Also, get witness names and contact details.
Proving Negligence
You will need to show that the driver of the truck was negligent.
You can do that if you can convince the insurance company or the court that the driver didn’t have his headlights on.
By not adhering to traffic laws, the driver was breaching his or her duty and when that caused a crash that resulted in damages, he or she became liable for the damages that resulted.
Personal injury claims are challenging, so you will need to gather as much documentation as possible to support your personal injury claim.
Consult With A Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been hit by a truck not using its headlights as a pedestrian, you will need to enlist the help of an accident injury lawyer who is familiar with truck accident injury claims.
Pedestrian injuries can be life-altering, so you may need the compensation to help you with any future expenses that you will incur from the injuries suffered in the crash.
You will not have to pay a retainer upfront.
Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so your lawyer will not be paid until your claim has been won and you have been awarded a judgment or a settlement for your damages.
Make sure you get your accident injury claim underway in a timely manner and schedule your free case review today before time runs out and you cannot recover compensation for your losses.
