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Any Accident Involving a Vehicle and Someone on a Foot.
That’s the definition of a pedestrian accident. No matter the type of vehicle, if it hits someone who's walking, it's classified as a pedestrian accident. These incidents can be exceptionally hazardous. The CDC reports that nearly one-third of road-related fatalities involve pedestrians.
These accidents can occur abruptly, at any given moment - be it morning, afternoon, or evening. While they may be slightly more frequent during nighttime, the difference isn't significant. Children and seniors are notably susceptible to these accidents.
That’s the definition of a pedestrian accident. No matter the type of vehicle, if it hits someone who's walking, it's classified as a pedestrian accident. These incidents can be exceptionally hazardous. The CDC reports that nearly one-third of road-related fatalities involve pedestrians.
These accidents can occur abruptly, at any given moment - be it morning, afternoon, or evening. While they may be slightly more frequent during nighttime, the difference isn't significant. Children and seniors are notably susceptible to these accidents.
It’s Rare, But It Can Happen
More often than not, it's the driver, not the pedestrian, who is responsible for a pedestrian accident. After all, the pedestrian is usually given the right of way. This is evident at every crosswalk and intersection.
More often than not, it's the driver, not the pedestrian, who is responsible for a pedestrian accident. After all, the pedestrian is usually given the right of way. This is evident at every crosswalk and intersection.
Usually the Driver
More often than not, the driver, and not the pedestrian, is at fault in a pedestrian accident. This makes sense when you think about it. The pedestrian has the right of way. You’ve seen that at every crosswalk, every intersection, etc.
More often than not, the driver, and not the pedestrian, is at fault in a pedestrian accident. This makes sense when you think about it. The pedestrian has the right of way. You’ve seen that at every crosswalk, every intersection, etc.
Simply put, By Being Careful - Whether in a Vehicle or On Foot
In a pedestrian accident, you can recover economic and non-economic compensation in the state of California. Economic compensation covers expenses directly related to the accident.
This could be medical expenses, doctor consultations, rehabilitative therapy, home renovations, lost income from being unable to work, and potential income that you can't earn in the future due to impaired work abilities.
Non-economic compensation is for intangible distresses, such as pain and suffering, decreased quality of life, and loss of companionship, among others. We understand that the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be a daunting chapter in your life, and we commit ourselves to ensuring you receive the rightful compensation for enduring such a challenging period.
This could be medical expenses, doctor consultations, rehabilitative therapy, home renovations, lost income from being unable to work, and potential income that you can't earn in the future due to impaired work abilities.
Non-economic compensation is for intangible distresses, such as pain and suffering, decreased quality of life, and loss of companionship, among others. We understand that the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be a daunting chapter in your life, and we commit ourselves to ensuring you receive the rightful compensation for enduring such a challenging period.
There’s no set time for how long it takes for a personal injury case to settle. Belal Hamideh, an experienced personal injury lawyer, has settled cases quickly and, on occasion, has represented his clients as aggressively as possible while the other side dug in their heels.
Sometimes, the other side realizes that they’re better off negotiating quickly with Belal so that he can get his clients what they deserve.
No matter what, the earlier you reach out to an experienced attorney, the better. That way, your attorney can get right to work on your behalf.
Sometimes, the other side realizes that they’re better off negotiating quickly with Belal so that he can get his clients what they deserve.
No matter what, the earlier you reach out to an experienced attorney, the better. That way, your attorney can get right to work on your behalf.
It Depends on Many Factors
The compensation one might receive after suffering a personal injury can vary greatly. It largely depends on many factors. These include the severity of the harm inflicted, the level of additional damages or losses, the sort of injury claim, and the insurance coverage of the liable party, among others.
In instances where you, the victim, have only sustained minor harm, the need for extensive medical intervention and time off work to heal might be reduced, consequently leading to a lesser settlement.
The compensation one might receive after suffering a personal injury can vary greatly. It largely depends on many factors. These include the severity of the harm inflicted, the level of additional damages or losses, the sort of injury claim, and the insurance coverage of the liable party, among others.
In instances where you, the victim, have only sustained minor harm, the need for extensive medical intervention and time off work to heal might be reduced, consequently leading to a lesser settlement.
A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
If you were injured through the negligent and/or reckless actions of another, then you could have a strong case. Hiring a personal injury attorney can negotiate on your behalf, connect you to medical care providers who can help, and support you throughout the process, all to help you receive maximum compensation for all that you’ve been through.
Before you sign anything, contact a personal injury attorney. Schedule a free case evaluation with Belal Hamideh through his site or by calling.
If you were injured through the negligent and/or reckless actions of another, then you could have a strong case. Hiring a personal injury attorney can negotiate on your behalf, connect you to medical care providers who can help, and support you throughout the process, all to help you receive maximum compensation for all that you’ve been through.
Before you sign anything, contact a personal injury attorney. Schedule a free case evaluation with Belal Hamideh through his site or by calling.
Yes, You Can Receive Compensation for Emotional Distress
Under “non-economic damages,” you can recover compensation for emotional distress. When you meet with Belal Hamideh, he’ll review your case and all you’ve been through. From that, he’ll let you know what your case is worth and how he can help.
Under “non-economic damages,” you can recover compensation for emotional distress. When you meet with Belal Hamideh, he’ll review your case and all you’ve been through. From that, he’ll let you know what your case is worth and how he can help.
You Can Receive Compensation for Injuries to Your Mental Health
Belal Hamideh is ready to review your case and assess everything you've endured. Under the category of "non-economic damages," he can help secure remuneration for mental health repercussions. He'll provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your case's value and map out the best support strategy.
Belal Hamideh is ready to review your case and assess everything you've endured. Under the category of "non-economic damages," he can help secure remuneration for mental health repercussions. He'll provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your case's value and map out the best support strategy.
Personal injury lawyer Belal Hamideh offers a free case evaluation. During that, he’ll go over your case, what it could be worth, and how he can help you to achieve that. You can schedule this with him by reaching him through our site or calling.
In terms of a “personal injury lawyer near me,” Belal Hamideh can represent you if you’re anywhere in the state of California. If you’re in California, he is “near you,” so to speak.
To schedule a free case evaluation with this experienced personal injury lawyer, call or message us through the site.
In terms of a “personal injury lawyer near me,” Belal Hamideh can represent you if you’re anywhere in the state of California. If you’re in California, he is “near you,” so to speak.
To schedule a free case evaluation with this experienced personal injury lawyer, call or message us through the site.
A personal injury lawyer is, essentially, someone who can represent you when you’ve been injured. A lawyer can negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, investigate your case, conduct interviews, file all of your paperwork, while providing you with support and guidance (among so much more).
The first step towards hiring a lawyer is to schedule a free case evaluation. Belal Hamideh, an experienced personal injury lawyer who has helped clients all throughout California, makes it easy to schedule a free case evaluation. Simply call or send a message through this site.
These laws below may pertain to your particular situation.
The first step towards hiring a lawyer is to schedule a free case evaluation. Belal Hamideh, an experienced personal injury lawyer who has helped clients all throughout California, makes it easy to schedule a free case evaluation. Simply call or send a message through this site.
These laws below may pertain to your particular situation.
That is the main difference between the two. In a wrongful death case, the negligent and/or reckless actions of another lead to the death of a human being. In a personal injury case, the negligent and/or reckless actions of another lead to the injuring of a human being. But, crucially, the victim survives.
If you or a loved one were injured through the actions of another, Belal Hamideh can help you to recover maximum compensation. By that same token, if a loved one passed away due to the actions of another, you may have a wrongful death case.
To know the truth, to see how a personal injury attorney (that also has experience with wrongful death cases) can help, schedule a free case evaluation by calling or posting a message through this site.
If you or a loved one were injured through the actions of another, Belal Hamideh can help you to recover maximum compensation. By that same token, if a loved one passed away due to the actions of another, you may have a wrongful death case.
To know the truth, to see how a personal injury attorney (that also has experience with wrongful death cases) can help, schedule a free case evaluation by calling or posting a message through this site.
In the state of California, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If you wait longer than that, you run a heavy risk of not receiving compensation for all that you’ve been through. That said, the sooner you reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney, the better.
The earlier an attorney gets started on your case, the greater your likelihood of receiving maximum compensation earlier than otherwise.
If you mean “when to claim personal injury” in the context of “what actions must be taken,” you may have a personal injury case if you or someone you love were injured due to the negligent and/or reckless actions of another party.
The earlier an attorney gets started on your case, the greater your likelihood of receiving maximum compensation earlier than otherwise.
If you mean “when to claim personal injury” in the context of “what actions must be taken,” you may have a personal injury case if you or someone you love were injured due to the negligent and/or reckless actions of another party.
Yes, personal injury can be mental. Mental injuries would come under “non-economic compensation.”
Although no two cases are alike, they usually consist of economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages encompass the tangible costs you've incurred due to your injury, such as medical expenses, necessary treatments, therapy, doctor's visits, rehabilitation, prescription drugs, etc.
Moreover, they may also include loss of income if you were unable to work after the injury, probable future earnings you could have earned if not for the accident, and other consequential costs.
Although no two cases are alike, they usually consist of economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages encompass the tangible costs you've incurred due to your injury, such as medical expenses, necessary treatments, therapy, doctor's visits, rehabilitation, prescription drugs, etc.
Moreover, they may also include loss of income if you were unable to work after the injury, probable future earnings you could have earned if not for the accident, and other consequential costs.
They Are Taxable, But The Entire Sum is Not
In the Golden State, the entire sum of your personal injury settlement isn't subject to taxation. Rather, only the portion aimed to offset your financial losses is taxed. This part is taxed at the highest marginal tax rate prevailing in the state, currently standing at 12.3%.
In the Golden State, the entire sum of your personal injury settlement isn't subject to taxation. Rather, only the portion aimed to offset your financial losses is taxed. This part is taxed at the highest marginal tax rate prevailing in the state, currently standing at 12.3%.
While these may sound synonymous, they are not.
A “survival action” compensates the deceased’s estate for any losses they sustained before they died.
“Wrongful death,” on the other hand, compensates survivors for their losses.
An easy way to remember it: a wrongful death lawsuit compensates the deceased’s family for their losses. A survival action makes it possible for the estate to sue for losses their loved one suffered before their passing.
These cases can become very complicated quickly. An experienced wrongful death lawyer, Belal Hamideh, can guide you through the process, helping yours to recover the compensation you deserve.
To schedule a free case evaluation, message Belal through our site or call.
A “survival action” compensates the deceased’s estate for any losses they sustained before they died.
“Wrongful death,” on the other hand, compensates survivors for their losses.
An easy way to remember it: a wrongful death lawsuit compensates the deceased’s family for their losses. A survival action makes it possible for the estate to sue for losses their loved one suffered before their passing.
These cases can become very complicated quickly. An experienced wrongful death lawyer, Belal Hamideh, can guide you through the process, helping yours to recover the compensation you deserve.
To schedule a free case evaluation, message Belal through our site or call.
Yes, you can absolutely sue for wrongful death. The people who are eligible to file this type of lawsuit are generally the immediate family members of the deceased, for instance, surviving spouses, children, and parents. Circumstances may also allow others like dependent minors living in the home of the deceased, other heirs, or next of kin to pursue a wrongful death claim. A representative designated by the deceased's estate might also be eligible to file a lawsuit. It's important to note that wrongful death lawsuits can be intricate and complex, but help is available.
You can reach out to accomplished wrongful death attorney, Belal Hamideh, for assistance during this difficult process. You can contact us for a free case evaluation through our website or with a phone call.
You can reach out to accomplished wrongful death attorney, Belal Hamideh, for assistance during this difficult process. You can contact us for a free case evaluation through our website or with a phone call.
No.
Not everyone can.
Specifically, the parties who are able to file a wrongful death lawsuit are typically the immediate family members of the deceased. This primarily includes their surviving spouse, children, and parents, who can file a lawsuit seeking recompense for the tragedy they have suffered.
Further, under certain conditions, other individuals like dependent minors living in the deceased's household, other heirs, and nearest kin can also go forward with a wrongful death claim. Another participant who can potentially be eligible to partake in the lawsuit proceedings could be an assigned representative of the deceased's estate. The complexities involved in a wrongful death lawsuit are manifold making it a complex task to undertake.
Belal Hamideh, an experienced wrongful death attorney, stands ready to guide you through this complex process. Reach out to us for a cost-free case assessment, either through our website or via a phone call.
Not everyone can.
Specifically, the parties who are able to file a wrongful death lawsuit are typically the immediate family members of the deceased. This primarily includes their surviving spouse, children, and parents, who can file a lawsuit seeking recompense for the tragedy they have suffered.
Further, under certain conditions, other individuals like dependent minors living in the deceased's household, other heirs, and nearest kin can also go forward with a wrongful death claim. Another participant who can potentially be eligible to partake in the lawsuit proceedings could be an assigned representative of the deceased's estate. The complexities involved in a wrongful death lawsuit are manifold making it a complex task to undertake.
Belal Hamideh, an experienced wrongful death attorney, stands ready to guide you through this complex process. Reach out to us for a cost-free case assessment, either through our website or via a phone call.
In a tragic event involving a wrongful death, it is essential to understand who can take legal action. A wrongful death case can be initiated by several entities, primarily the immediate family of the deceased, including surviving spouse, offspring, and parents. They hold the right to seek compensation through a lawsuit.
In addition, there are circumstances where other individuals such as dependent minors living in the deceased's home, other heirs, and next of kin have the legal ground to assert a wrongful death claim. In some cases, an authorized representative of the deceased's estate can also become a party.
Navigating the complexities of a wrongful death lawsuit can be arduous, but rest assured, Belal Hamideh, an accomplished wrongful death attorney, is here to guide you. Reach out for a complimentary case evaluation, accessible through our website or a phone call.
In addition, there are circumstances where other individuals such as dependent minors living in the deceased's home, other heirs, and next of kin have the legal ground to assert a wrongful death claim. In some cases, an authorized representative of the deceased's estate can also become a party.
Navigating the complexities of a wrongful death lawsuit can be arduous, but rest assured, Belal Hamideh, an accomplished wrongful death attorney, is here to guide you. Reach out for a complimentary case evaluation, accessible through our website or a phone call.