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We handle every aspect of your case, from referrals to the best doctors to paperwork and negotiations.
Our mission is to make you whole again by recovering compensation for all your losses—medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Pedestrians have every right to feel safe on the street—but when drivers fail to pay attention, the consequences can be devastating. At Silva Injury Law, we stand up for those who’ve been hit while walking in Merced, helping them pursue full compensation and peace of mind. If you or your child was injured by a negligent driver, we’re ready to help you move forward.
Contact us online or call (209) 600-4389 today for a free, no-pressure consultation.
Our experienced legal team also handles other types of injury cases, including:
Out of all personal injury incidents, pedestrian accidents are some of the most deadly. According to the National Safety Council, about 7,904 pedestrians died in 2020, with 6,516 of those deaths being traffic-related. Since 1994, annual pedestrian deaths have increased by almost 20%.
Unfortunately, the state of California seems to be a hotspot for these fatal pedestrian accidents. Another study by the NHTSA declared that California had the most pedestrians killed in 2019. In fact, the state accounted for more than 15% of all pedestrian deaths in the country.
Contact us 24/7 to get an immediate, no-obligation consultation. We will listen to your story and give you our best legal advice.
If you have a viable claim, we’ll offer to represent you on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket.
We’ll handle every aspect of your case so that you can focus on healing from the damage that’s been done.
On the internet, you’ll find many sources that claim to know the average settlement for a pedestrian accident. While these may seem like trustworthy numbers at first, they don’t tell the full story. For example, these averages don’t include confidential settlements or verdicts. Many cases don’t end up publishing the claimant’s award publicly, so it’s impossible to know what they got. This can skew any averages calculated without including them. Ultimately, the best way to estimate the value of your case is to speak to some qualified Merced pedestrian accident lawyers.
In pedestrian accident claims, there are two types of damages victims may seek. The first, known as economic damages, include any financial losses the victim incurs due to the accident.
Essentially, financial losses are any costs with an economic value, such as:
Something to keep in mind is that economic damages aren’t limited to current bills. If your injury requires long-term treatment or care, you may claim those losses as well.
The second type of damage, non-economic damages, is somewhat more difficult to determine. Some Merced pedestrian accident lawyers call these “intangible” losses since they don’t have a standard financial cost.
Some examples of this include:
These losses are so personal that they can’t be calculated using standardized methods. Instead, many attorneys use a custom formula based on the client’s specific circumstances.
Pedestrian accident cases, like all other personal injury claims, have a specific burden of proof that plaintiffs must meet.
This proof consists of four elements that the victim must show with evidence:
This may sound intimidating, but remember that any evidence helps build your case. That’s why it’s important to consult a pedestrian injury attorney if you need help finding that evidence or reaching out to potential witnesses.
We believe that our duty goes beyond achieving large monetary awards for our clients. We strive first to be decent human beings who seek not to stir up fights, but to solve problems.
In the state of California, all personal injury victims have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. For pedestrian accident cases, this is no different. Currently, plaintiffs have two years from the date of the accident to file. If they don’t file by this date, the court will likely throw out the case, and the plaintiff will lose the right to pursue compensation from the at-fault party.
Learn how we can assist you by calling (209) 780-7385 or sending us an online message today.
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