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What To Do If I Was Hit By A Car
Have you been hit by a car and you don't know what to do now, our
pedestrian injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Randolph Rice
can guide you through the legal process after being hit by a car.
Being hit by a car can be one of the most traumatic accidents on
a
Maryland road. The reason for this is the speed of a vehicle
and the force behind that moving car can cause serious external
and internal injuries to the person who has been hit by the car.
Those injuries and damages can vary depending on the point of
contact with the vehicle and pedestrian. A person struck head on
with a car can be more serious than a graze by a vehicle.
However, the impact will not determine the injuries sustained by
the victim. The damages may include broken bones, a concussion,
or serious internal injuries that lead to future complications.
Because a pedestrian is not protected like they would be in a
vehicle, the impact with a car can often throw the pedestrian
over the top of the vehicle or a significant distance in the
opposite direction of the point of impact.
MARYLAND PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS
It is not uncommon to get hit by a car, on average 2,830 people
are struck by a vehicle in Maryland every year (between 2011
and 2015). As
recorded by the Maryland Department of Transportation, the
statistics for pedestrians on foot involved in crashes in
Maryland are:
2011 - 103 fatal crashes, 2546 total crashes involving
pedestrians
2012 - 95 fatal crashes with pedestrians, 2,848 total crashes
with pedestrians
2013 - 110 fatal crashes with people, 2,766 total crashes with
pedestrians
2014 - 103 fatal accidents, 2,903 total accidents with
pedestrians
2015 - 99 fatal wrecks, 3,089 total accidents involving a
pedestrian
SHOULD I SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER BEING HIT
BY A CAR?
Yes, you should seek immediate medical attention if you've been
hit by a car in Maryland. It's advised that you or someone else
contact the paramedics at the scene of the accident by dialing
"911." Since most accidents involving a pedestrian result in
bodily injury. If the paramedics recommend that you be treated
at a hospital, you should follow their instructions and be seen
by a local hospital. Typically, after being hit by a car there
will be lingering medical issues that will persist if not
treated.
The hospital may keep you for a period of time to observe
you're injuries and determined if you are healthy enough to be
discharged from the hospital. You should also follow up with
any medical recommendations and referrals, this may include
orthopedic doctors or your primary care physician. After most
pedestrian accidents, a medical professional order x-rays, CT
scan or other imaging to determine if there are internal breaks
or damages.
SHOULD I HIRE A LAWYER AFTER BEING HIT BY A
CAR?
Yes, you should always speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer
after being hit by a car. There are various rules and laws
pertaining to the right of way for pedestrians. The first step
is determining liability after you've been hit by a car.
Liability refers to: "who is at fault." As Maryland is a
contributory negligence state, the law will determine if the
driver is solely at fault or if the pedestrian contributed to
the accident.
If it's found that the pedestrian contributed to the accident,
then he or she may not be able to recover for their damages.
Experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can assist you in
establishing liability and fault after you've been hit by a car
in Maryland. The second component of a pedestrian injury case
is determining damages. Damages can range from the medical
bills that were incurred after being struck by a car as well as
lost wages and the pain and suffering incurred after the
accident.
I WAS HIT BY A CAR WHAT, ARE MY
DAMAGES?
Damages if you're hit by a car can often times be serious. The
reason for these severe damages is the wait and speed of a
vehicle versus the body mass of the person head. Vehicles can
range anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 pounds depending on the
make and model, trucks can weigh more than a sedan or passenger
car.
Because the weight of a vehicle is so great your body will not
exert any force to slow down or stop that vehicle as it makes
impact with your body. As opposed to a car
accident, when two vehicles strike force of those vehicles
will counteract and typically the individuals in the vehicle
are protected. But since you are a pedestrian and have no
protection that you will bear the full brunt and force of the
vehicle that struck you.
CAN YOU SUE SOMEONE IF YOU GET HIT BY A
CAR?
Yes, you can sue someone in Maryland if you're hit by a car,
but the circumstances and facts of the incident will dictate
your success. Our skilled pedestrian injury lawyer will be able
to advise if you have a successful lawsuit against someone if
they hit you with her car.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET HIT BY A
CAR?
If you are hit by a car you should remain still and request
medical attention. There may be injuries to your back or spine
that could be exacerbated by moving your body. The paramedics
will typically arrive on the scene and place you want a
backboard which will immobilize your body and prevent any
further damage or injuries. They will transport you to the
hospital where various scans will be completed of your body to
determine if your back or neck have been damaged and if it is
safe for you to move.
I WAS HIT BY A CAR AND I NEED A LAWYER IN
MARYLAND
If you've been hit by a car in Maryland then you need to speak
with a pedestrian injury lawyer as soon as possible. The injury
lawyers with the Law Offices of Randolph Rice have represented
individuals struck by cars and suffered injury and damages
because of the car wreck. Contacttheir office today
to schedule a free consultation and discuss your ability to
recover damages and file a claim for being hit by a car while
walking or running.
CONTACT:
Law Offices of Randolph Rice
1301 York Rd #200
Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 929-8241
Fax: (410) 288-2988
Toll Free: 800-470-7423
Email: info@ricelawmd.com
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