$67k for Pedestrian Hit by Car in Los Angeles
A 75-year-old senior accountant suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian vs. auto accident at 6th Street and Harvard Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Prior to the accident, she was incredibly active, still enjoyed going to work every day, and spent her free time exercising, gardening, and traveling with her family.
Unfortunately, while out on her morning walk to work, the accountant suffered a fractured wrist when a driver made a left turn through the crosswalk where she was walking. She was legally crossing the street, and the driver did not see her before striking her and knocking her to the ground. The fracture affected her dominant hand, which made it extremely difficult for her to perform even basic necessary activities, such as opening doors, typing on a computer, fastening button on her shirt, or cutting her own food.
Underinsured Motorist Coverage
As someone who had been entirely independent prior to the accident, this was quite a blow to her lifestyle and self-confidence. The driver who hit her had low insurance policy limits, but luckily, the accountant carried her own Underinsured Motorist coverage. She would need to coordinate between the two insurance companies, but the task was daunting. The paperwork and phone calls became overwhelming, and she needed to focus on her healing, so she hired Sally Morin Personal Injury Attorneys.
Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers
Sally and her team focused first on stepping in to take over the paperwork and handle the process so that the accountant could get the treatment she needed and get back to her work and life. Because the driver had such low insurance policy limits, the team needed to coordinate coverage between the two insurance companies. The team carefully documented the accountant’s loss of earnings and pain and suffering. They negotiated the accountant’s health insurance liens down to almost nothing, and they alleviated her stress and allowed her to focus on her life.
Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
The experienced Los Angeles pedestrian accident legal team at Sally Morin Personal Injury Attorneys obtained a settlement of $67,000 for their client, putting over $41,000 in her pocket after paying her legal fees and all of her medical expenses were negotiated and paid. The accountant was extremely grateful to put the accident behind her and move on with her life, with a little extra money for her planned eventual retirement!
Case Study: Pedestrian Accident in Los Angeles
Client Profile
- Age: 75
- Occupation: Accountant
- Location: Los Angeles, California
Incident Overview
- Location: 6th Street and Harvard Boulevard, Los Angeles
- Cause: A car struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
- Injuries: Fractured wrist
Legal Challenges
- Limited insurance coverage: The at-fault driver had minimal insurance coverage.
- Medical bill negotiation: Securing reduced medical bills was essential for maximizing the settlement.
Legal Representation
- Law Firm: Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers
- Services:
- Investigation and documentation of the accident
- Negotiation with the insurance company
- Handling medical bills and lost earnings
Outcome
- Settlement: $67,000
- Net compensation: Over $41,000 after medical expenses, fees, and costs
- Timeline: Case resolved
Key Takeaways
- Limited insurance coverage: The law firm effectively navigated the challenges of limited insurance coverage.
- Medical bill negotiation: The team secured reduced medical bills to maximize the net compensation.
- Comprehensive legal representation: The firm handled all aspects of the case, alleviating the client’s stress.
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Pedestrian accidents can lead to significant repercussions for both victims and their families. It is crucial to understand your rights and seek legal guidance to recover damages following such incidents. With the expertise of Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers—recognized as one of the top personal injury law firms in Los Angeles, CA—you can confidently navigate this difficult period.
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