Because the car hit you as a pedestrian, you probably have suffered worse injuries than if you were in a car. For this reason, it is especially important to hire a Portland crosswalk accident lawyer.

When you are hit by a car as a pedestrian, you could have many serious injuries that you do not feel right away. For example, you may notice that your back and arm hurt, but you also could have injuries to your neck, such as whiplash, that you do not feel until the next day. These injuries could have a major impact on your life and prevent you from working, enjoying life, playing with your children, and having an intimate relationship with your partner. Losing out on all of these things is a big blow for anyone, and you should have a Portland crosswalk accident lawyer help you get compensation for these things.

The other big reason to have an attorney help you with a pedestrian accident claim is you could have tens or hundreds of thousands in medical bills and your health insurance may only pay part of them. How would you pay such large medical bills? Most people cannot afford to do so and only can when they have a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit.

If you have injuries in the pedestrian accident that require a hospital stay and surgery, your bills could be very high and you will need an attorney to help you receive the most money possible. A Portland crosswalk accident lawyer has the skill and experience to negotiate with the insurance company to get you more money for your losses. Your attorney also may be able to negotiate with your medical providers to wait on payment for services until there is a settlement. Then, they can help you to pay those bills sometimes at a reduced rate so you get more settlement money in your pocket.

Also, you attorney can help to fully value your pain and suffering. Pain and suffering compensation is often the biggest part of a pedestrian accident settlement. You could have pain and discomfort that makes it difficult to walk, sleep, sit, and do anything that involves physical exercise. What is that type of suffering worth? It is difficult to quantify the amount but your attorney can help you do that.

Many Portland pedestrian accident cases end in a settlement. It turns out that many insurance companies would rather settle a case where their party is liable than risk going to court. However, in the event the insurance company does not want to settle, you attorney can take the case to trial and win. You do not want to go into a courtroom fight with an insurance company without an attorney. Your lawyer can represent your interests and ensure the best case result.