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What To Do If I Was Hit By A Car in San Francisco?

Almost 30 percent of all car accidents involve a pedestrian. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, he or she may be able to file a legal claim against the driver responsible for causing the accident. If you donu2019t have an attorney, they advise you to contact one as quickly as possible. If unable to reach out to an attorney by yourself, have one of your family members contact car accident attorneys in San Francisco at Allegiance Law.

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What To Do If I Was Hit By A Car in San Francisco?

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  1. What To Do If I Was Hit By A Car in San Francisco?

  2. Almost 30 percent of all car accidents involve a pedestrian. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, he or she may be able to file a legal claim against the driver responsible for causing the accident. In some rare cases, an injured pedestrian may also be eligible to file a claim against the municipality in which the accident took place (malfunctioning traffic lights, inappropriately placed street signs, unsafe traffic management). Here is what you should do if you are a pedestrian who got hit by a vehicle in San Francisco.

  3. SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP The first and the most important thing you should do is seek medical attention. Your health is your number one priority, and the most reasonable thing to do after an accident is to call the ambulance. If you are able to, call the police as well and have them file a report on what happened.

  4. Once you are hospitalized, don’t worry about how you are going to pay the medical bills; simply try to relax, remain calm, and let the doctors take care of you. If you don’t have an attorney, they advise you to contact one as quickly as possible. If unable to reach out to an attorney by yourself, have one of your family members contact car accident attorneys in San Francisco at Allegiance Law.

  5. Other things that you can do right after the accident that will increase your chances of obtaining greater compensation include: Taking photographs of the accident ➢ Speaking with eyewitnesses ➢ Calling your insurance company ➢

  6. FILING A CLAIM AGAINST THE DRIVER (RESPONSIBLE) In the majority of states within the US, the driver who hit a pedestrian is considered to be at fault (in the majority of cases). The reason is that all states have traffic laws that require drivers to be aware of their surroundings and pay additional attention to the pedestrians, even when they are not in a crosswalk. All drivers have a legal obligation of recognizing a potential problem and avoiding it.

  7. If a pedestrian is hit in a crosswalk, the driver is always the one responsible. Pedestrian has the right to file a lawsuit against the driver and seek compensation for all the injuries he or she sustained. In addition, the injured pedestrian may seek compensation for the medical bills (if the accident happened in the no-fault state). Otherwise, the pedestrian may turn towards the insurance company to cover for the medical costs. In the majority of these cases, pedestrians are victims. They have every right to seek compensation for their injuries and can file a lawsuit against the driver responsible for causing the accident. for causing the accident.

  8. If you are a pedestrian who got hit by a vehicle, they encourage you to speak with one of the best pedestrian accident attorneys in San Francisco today. Schedule your free initial consultation, and discover your legal options. Find out what you can do in order to maximize your claim, and how you can speed up the process.

  9. Contact : Allegiance Law Address : 871 Page Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Phone: 415-404-6395 Website : https://www.allegiancelaw.com/contact-us/

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