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When two cars collide, even at relatively high speeds, the occupants of those cars are reasonably safe. Passenger vehicles of similar sizes distribute the impact, and most cars have safety features designed to protect the occupants. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said when a car and a pedestrian collide. The average car weighs around two tons and can move much faster than a pedestrian, leading to catastrophic injuries for the pedestrian in almost every accident.

If you or a loved one suffers a catastrophic injury in a pedestrian accident, you may feel overwhelmed by hospital bills, insurance complications, and the recovery process. At Seay/Felton LLC, our pedestrian accident lawyers are to help people like you secure the compensation they need with as little hassle as possible. Contact us today to learn more.

How Seay/Felton LLC Trial Lawyers Can Help?

Most people don’t realize that victims of accidents have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Washington, D.C. If you wait longer than that, your case will likely be dismissed unless specific exceptions apply.

This may seem like plenty of time, but recovering from catastrophic injuries is often a lengthy process, and the first few years are the most painful and difficult part of that recovery. Many people miss the filing deadline because they are focused on healing.

When you hire one of our pedestrian accident attorneys, we ensure that no deadlines are missed. Our legal team handles every aspect of your case so you can focus on your recovery without additional stress or bureaucratic challenges.

Getting Started

At Seay/Felton LLC Trial Lawyers, we are deeply committed to helping the Washington, D.C. community. We aim to secure the maximum compensation allowed by law, and the best way to do that is by acting quickly after you retain us.

Our attorneys will review your case from all angles. Our past results demonstrate that a creative approach to catastrophic injury lawsuits often yields the best results. We investigate every legal avenue to identify the most effective strategy for your case, even if it’s unconventional.

While you heal, we will gather all the evidence needed to support your claim. And while we keep you informed, we’ll make sure to use as little of your time as possible, allowing you to focus on recovery.

If necessary, we’ll communicate with you in the way that’s most convenient for you and can even visit you in the hospital or at home if you cannot travel. This is part of our dedication to serving our community.

Obtaining Compensation

Most of the time, we recover compensation through negotiated settlements. Settling a case may not always result in the highest amount possible, but it ensures you get compensation quickly — when you need it the most. Thanks to our extensive experience, we will never settle for less than a fair and reasonable amount.

How much can a settlement be worth? That depends on the specifics of your case. We regularly obtain multi-million dollar settlements and recently secured a $20 million settlement. Settling doesn’t mean you’re settling for less than you deserve.

However, if negotiations fail, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. Insurance companies know the quality of our trial work, which often leads them to offer fair settlements without the need for prolonged litigation.

Pedestrians and Fault in Washington, D.C.

One of the advantages you have in a pedestrian injury claim is that pedestrians are rarely at fault. Drivers are held to a higher standard of care due to the risks their vehicles pose to pedestrians. This means drivers are often found to be more than 50% at fault in pedestrian accidents.

Washington, D.C., follows a contributory negligence rule, meaning if a pedestrian is found to be even 1% at fault for the accident, they may be barred from recovering compensation. Thankfully, in most cases, pedestrians are not found to be at fault unless they engage in extremely dangerous behavior, such as deliberately walking into traffic.

The insurance company may attempt to shift blame onto you, but our attorneys have extensive experience proving otherwise. In the rare event that we can’t secure compensation, you won’t be charged for our services.

Proven Success: Our Results Speak For Themselves

One of the key strengths of our firm is our extensive track record of achieving favorable settlements and successful outcomes for our clients. We understand the emotional and financial challenges that follow personal injuries, and our primary commitment is to secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

WE OBTAINED $1,500,000 FOR OUR CLIENT

We represented a family who lost their mother when unsecured metal pipes fell off the back of a truck traveling on a major highway. The pipes struck our client in the head, and she later died at the hospital from severe head injuries.

WE OBTAINED $650,000 FOR OUR CLIENT

Our client’s family member was a long-haul truck driver who was killed when he was struck by a tractor-trailer truck. At the time, his vehicle was disabled and had been pulled into the emergency lane of the highway. We were able to prove that the driver who killed our client’s family member had falsified his driver logs, suffered from chronic obstructive sleep apnea, and thus, was extremely fatigued and suffered from narcolepsy at the time of the crash.

Contact Our Law Firm Today

Pedestrian accidents are often the result of a driver’s negligence. While we can’t restore your health or erase the pain you’ve experienced, our attorneys are dedicated to helping you recover as fully and quickly as possible. To learn more about your legal options, contact Seay/Felton LLC Trial Lawyers for a free consultation today. Our Washington, D.C. office is located at 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Building, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004.

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