What To Do If I Was Hit By A Car in San Francisco?

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What To Do If I Was Hit By A Car in San
Francisco?

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• Almost 30 percent of all car accidents involve a
  pedestrian. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, he
  or she may be able to file a legal claim against
  the driver responsible for causing the accident.
  In some rare cases, an injured pedestrian may
  also be eligible to file a claim against the
  municipality in which the accident took place
  (malfunctioning traffic lights, inappropriately
  placed street signs, unsafe traffic management).
• Here is what you should do if you are a
  pedestrian who got hit by a vehicle in San
  Francisco.

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SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP

The first and the most important thing you
should do is seek medical attention. Your health
is your number one priority, and the most
reasonable thing to do after an accident is to
call the ambulance. If you are able to, call the
police as well and have them file a report on
what happened.
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• Once you are hospitalized, dont worry about how
  you are going to pay the medical bills simply
  try to relax, remain calm, and let the doctors
  take care of you. If you dont have an attorney,
  they advise you to contact one as quickly as
  possible. If unable to reach out to an attorney
  by yourself, have one of your family members
  contact car accident attorneys in San Francisco
  at Allegiance Law.

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Other things that you can do right after the
accident that will increase your chances of
obtaining greater compensation include

• Taking photographs of the accident

• Speaking with eyewitnesses

• Calling your insurance company

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FILING A CLAIM AGAINST THE DRIVER (RESPONSIBLE)

• In the majority of states within the US, the
  driver who hit a pedestrian is considered to be
  at fault (in the majority of cases). The reason
  is that all states have traffic laws that require
  drivers to be aware of their surroundings and pay
  additional attention to the pedestrians, even
  when they are not in a crosswalk. All drivers
  have a legal obligation of recognizing a
  potential problem and avoiding it.

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If a pedestrian is hit in a crosswalk, the driver
is always the one responsible. Pedestrian has the
right to file a lawsuit against the driver and
seek compensation for all the injuries he or she
sustained. In addition, the injured pedestrian
may seek compensation for the medical bills (if
the accident happened in the no-fault state).
Otherwise, the pedestrian may turn towards the
insurance company to cover for the medical
costs. In the majority of these cases,
pedestrians are victims. They have every right to
seek compensation for their injuries and can file
a lawsuit against the driver responsible for
causing the accident. for causing the accident.
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• If you are a pedestrian who got hit by a vehicle,
  they encourage you to speak with one of the best
  pedestrian accident attorneys in San Francisco
  today. Schedule your free initial consultation,
  and discover your legal options. Find out what
  you can do in order to maximize your claim, and
  how you can speed up the process.

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Contact Allegiance Law
Address 871 Page Street San Francisco, CA
94117 Phone [phone] Website
https//www.allegiancelaw.com/contact-us/