Pedestrian vs. Motor Vehicle Accident. Last year, my client was walking across the street early in the morning in Worcester, on his way to work, when he was struck by a motor vehicle. This was not a case where my client walked off of the curb carelessly and was struck; to the contrary, my client had safely walked across an entire lane of travel and was into the next lane when the other driver came over a hill and struck him. My client was rushed from the scene in an ambulance. Unfortunately when the responding officer arrived he chose not to cite the driver because it didnt appear my client was in the cross-walk when he was struck (though it wasnt definite as my client was thrown as a result of the vehicle impact). As a result of the officers refusal to cite the driver, the drivers insurance company refused to pay for the clients loss. Client needed multiple surgeries, was confined to a wheelchair for weeks, and unable to work. The insurance company continued claiming my client walked into their insureds vehicle and therefore, their insured was not liable. Clients mother insisted he call a lawyer and after some research, she called me. After 9 months of advocacy where the insurance company refused to acknowledge their drivers own negligence contributed to the accident, last week we finally reached a settlement. My clients medical bills are all paid. And today I was able to give him a check that for his pain and suffering that will get him back on his feet, with plenty left over for a much needed vacation for himself and his family.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:20:26 +0000
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