Were you hit by a car while walking in Tulsa? If so, you’re probably dealing with painful injuries, expensive medical bills, and uncertainty about the future. The person who hit you could owe you money, but getting them to pay up is easier said than done. You need experienced legal support to fight for the full and fair compensation you need and deserve. When you’re in pain, call Cain.
Contact us today for your free consultation with a Tulsa pedestrian accident lawyer. We can review your case, answer any questions you have, and explain how we can pursue maximum compensation.
How Cain Law Can Help After a Pedestrian Accident in Tulsa
The days, weeks, and months after a pedestrian accident in Tulsa are difficult, but you don’t have to go through them alone. When you turn to Cain Law, you can expect the following:
- We Have the Experience You Can Trust – Our Tulsa car accident lawyers have more than a century of combined experience. We know what it takes to win even the toughest cases, and we have recovered over $250 million for our deserving clients.
- We Put Your Needs First – We start with a free, no-pressure consultation so you can get your questions answered without cost or obligation. You’ll be able to reach us 24/7 and will get regular updates on your case. And if you can’t come to us for your consultation, we’ll come to you, whether that’s at your hospital room, your home, or your workplace.
- We Can Devote Considerable Resources to Your Case – Our rapid-response team can immediately investigate what happened and who’s to blame. We work with top vocational and medical experts to understand the full scope of the harm you’ve already suffered as well as the costs you may bear in the future. That way, we know how much compensation you’re entitled to and can fight hard for every penny of it.
- We Do Not Charge a Fee Unless We Win – Our fee is a percentage of the compensation we recover on your behalf. You won’t pay out of pocket for the legal help you deserve.
While you rest and recover, we can do the following for you:
- Investigate the pedestrian accident to determine how the accident occurred and who is responsible
- Work with experts to understand the financial and personal losses you’ve suffered
- Calculate the full compensation you’re entitled to and identify all sources of compensation
- Negotiate aggressively for an out-of-court settlement
- Take your case to trial if the at-fault parties and their insurers won’t make you a fair offer
This approach has helped us recover meaningful compensation for Oklahomans in situations like yours, including a $500,000 settlement for a client who suffered orthopedic injuries in a pedestrian collision. Here’s what one satisfied client had to say about their experience here:
“I decided to use Cain Law following an automobile accident. Michael Mosca was the attorney at the head of my case. The team, facility, and attitude are beyond professional. One of the biggest highlights is the thoroughness of their case processing. They ensure that no stone is left unturned and that your case is settled appropriately. As they said themselves, I hope I don’t ever need to use them again. But if the need arises, I’ll be back.”
– Tyler
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Tulsa
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in Tulsa include the following:
- Distracted driving
- Texting behind the wheel
- Speeding
- Failure to yield
- Unsafe turns
- Impaired driving
- Poor visibility
- Drivers ignoring crosswalks or traffic signals
Where Pedestrian Accidents Often Happen in Tulsa
The following areas are the most common sites of pedestrian accidents in Tulsa:
- Crosswalks
- Intersections
- Parking lots
- School zones
- Downtown areas
- Neighborhoods
- High-traffic roads where pedestrians may be at risk
What Injuries Can Pedestrians Suffer After Being Hit by a Vehicle?
Pedestrians have little to protect them from the force of a collision, which means they often suffer severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents. These include the following:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Internal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
Injured pedestrians are often left with long-term medical needs that continue to need treatment years after the accident.
Who May Be Liable for a Tulsa Pedestrian Accident?
Many different parties could be liable for a pedestrian accident in Tulsa, including the following:
- A negligent motorist who behaved carelessly or recklessly behind the wheel
- A rideshare driver
- A commercial vehicle driver, whose employer could also be to blame under a legal theory called respondeat superior or federal regulations that hold trucking companies responsible for the negligence of the drivers they hire
- A property owner who failed to include crosswalks and warning signs in their parking facility or driveway
- A government entity responsible for designing and maintaining the roadway
In many cases, multiple people or entities are partially to blame for the same collision. An experienced Tulsa personal injury attorney can include every at-fault party in your pedestrian accident claim. Doing so can help you pursue full compensation for the following:
- Medical bills and future medical treatment needs
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Personal property damaged in the crash
Contact a Tulsa Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
Have you been injured in a pedestrian accident in Tulsa, OK? If someone else caused the crash, they should have to pay you for what you’ve suffered. Contact Cain Law today to speak with a pedestrian accident attorney in Tulsa about your case. Consultations are free and fully confidential, and we are prepared to get to work on your case at no upfront cost to you. You only pay us if we recover money for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about pedestrian accident claims in Tulsa? Cain Law has the answers you’re looking for.
What should I do after being hit by a car while walking in Tulsa?
You can protect your right to compensation by taking a few simple steps after being hit by a car in Tulsa. Consider doing the following once you’ve gotten medical treatment:
- Report the accident to the police if they have not already been alerted to the crash. Officers should prepare an official accident report, which could be useful as evidence later.
- Follow your doctor’s treatment advice to the letter. This will make it harder for the driver’s insurance provider to argue that you worsened your injuries and don’t deserve compensation for the additional treatment.
- Gather evidence of what happened. Write down what you remember about the crash while your memory is fresh. Get copies of your medical bills, and collect your last few pay stubs to help prove the income you’ve lost because of the crash.
- Be careful what you say about the pedestrian accident, particularly when talking to insurance adjusters. Don’t accept blame or downplay your injuries. Stay off social media while your case is pending.
Finally, contact Cain Law to request your free, no-obligation consultation with a Tulsa pedestrian accident lawyer.
Can I still file a pedestrian accident claim if I was outside a crosswalk?
Yes, you can still file a claim after an out-of-crosswalk accident. Oklahoma law does require pedestrians to refrain from stepping into a roadway when it is unsafe to do so. However, § 47-11-504 states that, even so, drivers must exercise all due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian on any roadway. In other words, the driver may still have violated the law by hitting you and could still be at least partially at fault for the crash.
Who pays for medical bills after a pedestrian accident in Oklahoma?
The person at fault for causing a pedestrian accident in Tulsa is also responsible for paying for that pedestrian’s medical care. If the pedestrian is found at fault, they have to pay their own bills.
How can a Tulsa pedestrian accident lawyer help prove the driver was at fault?
A Tulsa pedestrian accident lawyer can prove the driver was at fault for a pedestrian accident by using such evidence as the following:
- The police report of the collision
- Footage from nearby traffic and security cameras
- Testimony from eyewitnesses who saw the accident
- Photos of the accident scene
- Physical evidence, such as impact marks on the vehicle, debris fields, the pedestrian’s clothing and shoes, and skid marks on the roadway
- Testimony from experts in fields like medicine and accident reconstruction