Lorain Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Helping You File a Claim for Compensation
Murray & Murray in Lorain is here to help injured pedestrians seek compensation after being hit by a reckless or negligent driver. Motorists who drive right through red lights or race through parking lots cause countless pedestrian accidents each year, but not all of them are held liable for their terrible mistakes. It would be our honor if we got the chance to hold the driver who hit you financially liable for your damages. By the time that your case concludes, we want to make sure you have every dollar you need to get as close to “normal” again as you can.
Want a free case consultation? Dial (419) 664-3711 now.
Injuries Caused by Pedestrian Accidents
There is practically no such thing as a minor pedestrian accident. The impact of a car against a pedestrian is tremendous. Catastrophic injuries are practically guaranteed to happen.
Severe injuries caused by pedestrian accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Multiple broken bones
- Permanent disfigurement
- Amputations
- Internal organ damage
If you were hit by a car and feel “fine,” so you did not seek medical attention, please go to urgent care immediately. You could have underlying injuries that have not been noticed yet. A doctor’s checkup can identify them and allow an accurate diagnosis.
Value of a Pedestrian Accident Claim
The value of your pedestrian accident claim will depend on the severity of your injuries. Essentially, you can file a claim against the driver who hit you in pursuit of your losses or damages. However, not all losses are tangible, so it is important to work with a pedestrian accident attorney in Lorain when calculating the value of your claim.
Your claim’s value will likely be built upon:
- Economic damages: Tangible financial losses that can be tracked on bills and paystubs are called economic damages, such as medical treatment costs and lost wages.
- Non-economic damages: Losses relating to abstract, more-subjective losses are called non-economic damages, such as pain, suffering, and disability hardships.
In rare cases, a court might allow punitive damages for a pedestrian accident case. Punitive damages are used to punish the defendant after doing something egregiously careless and/or criminal. For example, if you were hit by a drunk driver who was going 45 mph in a residential area, then the court could consider punitive damages. However, punitive damages are not paid by insurance companies, so they might not be an option just because the liable driver might not have any finances to pay you.
Pedestrian Accident Statute of Limitations
Ohio has a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, including pedestrian accident cases. The statute begins on the day you were injured. If two years pass and you have not filed a claim, then the court will not accept any claim you file afterward.
Ready to Help – Call at Any Time
The two-year statute of limitations for pedestrian accident claims in Ohio can go by quickly. Do not lose another day to hesitation. Please let our Lorain pedestrian accident attorneys work on your case, so we can get it moving before time runs out. When working on a client’s claim, we always act as if we were representing ourselves.
Call our law office at (419) 664-3711 to learn more from our pedestrian accident lawyers in Lorain.
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Dennis E. Murray Jr."Placing that final piece to reveal the entire picture is what drew me to this profession. When a client trusts me to tell their story and bring them justice, that gives me the same satisfaction." -
Charles M. Murray"No different than most kids, I dreamt of being a hero as a child—and there was no bigger hero in my life than my father. He often told us stories about the people who were relying on him to resolve their tragedies; I always knew that was the kind of person I wanted to be."
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Margaret M. Murray"I work to be an advocate for my clients and help them in the best and most meaningful way possible. Presenting a case to the court and having the clients understand just how much we care about their very personal and individual claims is very important to me."
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James L. Murray"The relationships with my clients are built through hours of listening and working together. That is what makes my job worthwhile. It is a great thrill when I get to tell clients that we’ve won a case and that they will be able to rebuild or improve their lives as a result of our hard work together."
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Florence A. Murray"Fairness has always been my driving force—knowing that no one ever deserves or wants to be in a situation where they need an attorney. I believe that one of the greatest joys in life is interacting with and helping other people, and it’s this knowledge that I take with me to my practice every day."
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Nolan E. Murray"I treat each case and client as unique and strive zealously to advocate for the very real and personal issues facing them. At Murray & Murray, providing first-rate counsel is not an ambition, it is an expectation."
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Kelly E. Murray"My focus is on providing steadfast support to our clients by leveraging the strength of nearly 100 years of success to ensure that justice is not just an aspiration, but a tangible reality for those we represent."
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Dennis E. Murray Sr."After over 50 years of practicing law, I still remember my first class-action lawsuit for the civil rights of women and persons of color. That’s my dedication—to give 100% effort to every moment that I work on each case."
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William H. Bartle"Working with my clients to prepare for trial and seeing them through the entire process from beginning to the very end gives me as much satisfaction today as it did when I began my career."
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Donna Jean A. Evans"I’ve been involved in many complex litigations for both class action and individual suits, giving my all to each case. It’s why I love my job; it allows me to fight for the victim."
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