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Famous for the Hickory Motor Speedway and the many events hosted each year, the city always has its fair share of drivers and people afoot crisscrossing the roads. This combination can result in crashes that cause life-changing, severe injuries. If you or a loved one have been hurt while walking around town, our Hickory pedestrian accident lawyer will help you navigate the complexities of the law in the fight for justice for you and your family.
Call our office to arrange a free case review. Our team will help you understand your legal options so that you can make an informed decision about the future of your case. The Hickory personal injury lawyers at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, are skilled in the use of North Carolina’s laws to protect pedestrian accident victims. Our goal is excellence in legal representation, in every case, with every client, and at every stage.
How Our Law Firm Advocates for Pedestrian Accident Victims
Our legal team has served more than 10,000 injured North Carolinians and recovered over $100 million in settlements, verdicts, and judgment awards on their behalf. Over the years, our efforts have received recognition from both clients and peers. For example:
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Attorney Mark Morris voted The Best of Rutherford County 2011–2023
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Top 25
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Hetty’s comments reflect the words that so many of our clients have shared with us in our two decades of practice:
“We would like to thank the Farmer and Morris Law Firm for their incredible professional integrity. We highly recommend each one of them. The excellence they serve you with is nowhere to be found but with them. Absolutely wonderful experience!!” — Hetty and Werner T.
Types of Compensation Injured Pedestrians May Be Eligible to Recover
Meet with one of our Hickory pedestrian accident lawyers to learn what is considered compensable damages and how your financial losses might compare. All accidents, their resulting injuries, and victims’ losses are unique, but generally, a compensation claim may reflect the following:
- Medical care related to the treatment of your physical injuries sustained in the accident, as well as care for any pre-existing conditions exacerbated by the accident
- Future medical costs
- Loss of income during recovery
- Reduction in earnings capacity
- Loss of future earnings
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses resulting from the accident and injury
- Physical pain and suffering
- Depression, anxiety, and mental anguish
- Inconvenience and emotional trauma associated with a permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of quality of life
How Our Hickory Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Build Your Claim for Compensation
Our pedestrian accident attorneys rely on their years of extensive experience to help you plan your case with exacting detail. Although all cases are individual and we meet the needs of the moment, in broad strokes, an injury case follows these steps:
- Based on what you share with us, we investigate the accident for evidence that identifies the negligent and liable party. We may speak to eyewitnesses, collect medical records and police reports, view CCTV footage, re-enact the accident, or gather physical evidence from the accident scene.
- Using the collected evidence, we assist you in completing your compensation claim. We then file it with the at-fault party’s insurance company and negotiate for the fair settlement you deserve.
- Many accident claims are settled, but there are some that do not reach an agreement. If this happens in your case, we will file a personal injury lawsuit and pursue a compensation verdict or judgment on your behalf.
Contact Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, to develop a strategy for your claim. We will use our experience to lead your case, but you always have the final say in decisions that may affect your and your family’s future.
Complying With the Statute of Limitations for Your Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
North Carolina’s statute of limitations generally gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit after your accident, according to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52.
If you do not file within three years from the date of your injury, you may not be allowed to pursue financial compensation through the courts. Talk to one of our Hickory pedestrian accident attorneys to learn how this law may apply to your case.
Understanding North Carolina’s Crosswalk Laws for Pedestrians
Over 2,000 pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles each year. Because a pedestrian has no protection from a two-ton car, injuries can be severe or even fatal. North Carolina’s Watch For Me NC campaign emphasizes the importance of pedestrians obeying traffic signals, just like vehicles, and notes that pedestrians have the right of way in marked or unmarked crosswalks, even without traffic signals.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Hickory, NC
Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Weather reducing visibility
- Poor or no lighting
- Lack of sidewalks or crosswalks
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Road construction
- Vehicles making left turns
- Reckless driving
Establishing Liability for Accidents Involving Pedestrians
The person who acted negligently is not always the person (or entity) liable for damages after a pedestrian accident. Liable parties may include:
- The vehicle’s driver
- Local government, if the roads are not maintained or the traffic signals are broken
- The at-fault driver’s employer if, for instance, a truck driver caused the accident because of lack of proper training by the employer
- Property owner or occupier if, for example, objects on the property interfere with a driver’s ability to see properly
Contact a Hickory Pedestrian Accident Attorney to Start Pursuing Compensation
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, every client is important. No matter how difficult, how complex, how great, or how small your legal matter is, we are passionate about obtaining the best result.
Call one of our Hickory pedestrian accident lawyers to learn what your rights are as an injured victim during a free initial consultation.
