Auto accidents may sometimes involve a pedestrian, and if you’re one, you have the legal right to seek reasonable compensation. Filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim allows you to recover the unexpected costs arising from the driver’s negligence or recklessness. Below are the compensatory damages you may receive.  

4 Types of Compensation for Pedestrian-Related Accidents

1. Medical Treatment

When you sustained injuries because a vehicle hit you, the driver is held liable for their actions, and all the more when they’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In a personal injury claim, they will reimburse the incurred cost of your medical treatment. They’ll also pay for the estimated medical care you may need in the future arising from the incident.

2. Income Loss

As with most personal injury cases, you may receive compensation for lost wages during your recovery from the accident. There are instances when you’re entitled to the future income, particularly when your ability to earn has been affected by the event.

3. Pain & Suffering

If the accident and its aftermath have caused emotional distress and physical pain, it’s possible to seek damages for these. You may have lost sleep, suffered anxiety, or experienced discomfort because of the accident, which is why the driver should compensate you for bringing these upon you.

4. Criminal Damages

Sometimes, auto accidents lead to fatalities, and the driver at fault may be charged with manslaughter. However, the crucial element for a criminal charge to proceed is reckless disregard, such as DUI or going beyond the speed limit.

Aside from penalties and prison time, the victim’s survivors may seek damages for wrongful death, including loss of financial support, medical care, funeral expenses, and other types of harm.

Are you seeking compensation for injuries or death after a car-pedestrian accident? Turn to Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C. of Lake St. Louis, MO. With over 75 years of combined legal experience, they offer legal counsel on a range of cases, including personal injury, DUI, auto accidents, and traffic offense. Call (636) 561-5599 to schedule an initial consultation or visit the website.