Pedestrian accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that require long-term, expensive medical treatment and leave a victim unable to work to provide for themselves and their family.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by another party, you may be able to recover significant compensation for your damages. Unfortunately, insurance companies often use unfair tactics to deny or devalue your claim. You need the assistance of an experienced, savvy pedestrian accident attorney to protect your rights and help you secure maximum compensation.
At Warhawk Legal, our Oklahoma City pedestrian accident lawyers have a proven record of protecting injury victims and their families and helping them obtain the justice and compensation they are entitled to. Let us help you. Call (405) 397-1717 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation.
How Much Is My Pedestrian Accident Claim Worth?
No attorney can guarantee that you will recover a specific amount of damages or that you will be successful in your claim. However, once our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys have evaluated your case, we will provide you with an estimate of what we believe is a fair settlement for your claim.
The amount and type of compensation you receive depends on numerous factors including the severity of your injuries, the strength of your case, and the availability of sufficient insurance proceeds or other assets to pay your damages.
In a successful OKC injury claim, you may be able to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, and other financial expenses or losses incurred due to your accident and injuries.
Non-economic are more challenging to establish and accurately value because they are subjective. However, they are often even more devastating than economic damages. They include pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses and costs.
In rare cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages in addition to economic and non-economic damages. Economic and non-economic damages are considered compensatory because they are designed to compensate an injury victim for their damages. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are not designed to compensate the victim but to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar future behavior.
As outlined in Oklahoma Statutes §23-9.1, punitive damages are reserved for cases in which you can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted intentionally and with malice or with reckless disregard for the rights of others. For example, if you were injured in a pedestrian accident caused by a drunk driver, punitive damages may be appropriate. However, this type of damage can only be awarded by a jury.
How Long Do I Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Oklahoma?
A statute of limitations is a law that establishes a time limit for filing a personal injury claim in a pedestrian accident. If you miss your filing deadline, you will not be able to recover compensation.
Oklahoma Statutes §12-95 establishes a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including pedestrian accident claims. This means you must file your claim to recover damages within two years of your accident.
However, there are exceptions to the two-year filing deadline. You must promptly consult an experienced Oklahoma pedestrian accident attorney to ensure you file your claim on time.
Let Warhawk Legal Help You Secure Maximum Compensation For Your Pedestrian Accident Damages
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Oklahoma City, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. However, insurance companies rarely make it easy to recover the full value of your damages. You need the help of an experienced Oklahoma City accident attorney to help you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.
At Warhawk Legal, our pedestrian accident attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights and help you secure maximum compensation for your damages. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim by calling (405) 397-1717 or by completing the short form on our contact page.