Personally Committed to Secure Compensation for You
Pedestrian Injury Lawyer
in Grand Rapids
At Goodman Acker P.C., our pedestrian injury lawyer helps secure fair and just compensation by providing comprehensive, smart legal representation. Call us at 248-286-8100 to schedule a no-cost consultation and discuss your case with someone who will protect your rights.
Were You or a Loved One Hit by a Car While Crossing the Street?
A pedestrian accident is one of the most harrowing and life-altering events a person can experience. Your life can change profoundly in a second, and the effects of that second can last a lifetime. A Grand Rapids pedestrian accident lawyer with the right skill, experience, and resources will review your case and confidently indicate what type and how much compensation you can potentially claim.
Our law firm is dedicated to turning that life-altering moment into little more than a bad memory. We can’t take away your pain, but we can get you the compensation you need to fully recover and return to a normal life. Victims of pedestrian accidents deserve fair compassion and professional help during their most trying time, and that is what our Grand Rapids pedestrian accident lawyers provide.
Whether you are a Grand Rapids native or not, you deserve compensation for any injury you sustain due to the fault of another person. Contact the pedestrian accident attorneys in Grand Rapids at Goodman Acker at 248-286-8100 to start recovering the money you are owed.
How a Grand Rapids Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help
We Provide Peace of Mind and Security When You Most Need It
Unless you are extremely lucky, the first few moments after a pedestrian accident are traumatic. You are likely in intense pain and probably extremely confused about what happened. Even if friendly Grand Rapids passersby come to your aid, you will need more help than they can provide. In the first hour, you will likely be transported to a hospital and hopefully receive the contact information for the person who hit you. You might also be interviewed by police if you are up to answering questions. Once you start to get your bearings, you will realize that you need to do several more tasks, including:
- Getting medical care for your extensive injuries
- Paying the bills for that care
- Figuring out how to make ends meet while you unable to return to work
- Contacting at least one (and maybe multiple) insurance companies.
That would be overwhelming in the best of situations, let alone after you have suffered a serious injury. At Goodman Acker, we understand how difficult it is to deal with doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and the police while recovering from serious injuries. From the very first moment we meet you and decide that we are a good fit for your case, we take complete charge. We know you need time to recover physically, mentally, and emotionally. We do the work, so you do not have to stress about it. You can rest assured that with our competent legal team in Grand Rapids, you will be well taken care of as much as you will be well represented.
Why Choose Us
We Build Our Law Firm on Relationships and Sustain It on Success
Our Grand Rapids pedestrian accident attorney has the experience and resources to secure just and fair compensation for you. We know how insurance adjusters — even those from your own insurance company whom you always thought were representing your interests but are only representing the interests of the insurance company — sometimes try to manipulate and intimidate. Throughout the years, we have seen and heard about every tactic. There is no trick up an insurance adjuster’s sleeve that we cannot address.
Their goal is to reduce any payout or settlement. Our goal is to maximize compensation.
But there is more to us and our services than negotiating with insurance adjusters. Here are a few things about us in which we take pride:
- Substantial experience. We have 150+ years of combined legal experience.
- Unparalleled success. We have a success rate of 99% for cases we conclude.
- Trusted by the community. We regularly feature on local news, like Fox 2 News and Local 4 Detroit.
- Client-driven. Our clients are treated like family and their testimonials attest to it.
- Results-oriented. We get results and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
- We are available 24/7 for client emergencies.
- Free initial consultations. We know deciding to hire a pedestrian accident lawyer can be exhausting and stressful, so we offer free, no-obligation initial consultations to create a stress-free environment as we discuss your case.
- Unparalleled commitment. Founding Partner Barry J. Goodman and his legal team in Grand Rapids are committed to providing excellent care and services to each client that walks through our doors.
We at Goodman Acker have high standards for ourselves. As a result, we have built a successful law firm that protects the rights and interests of our clients.
When you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident in Grand Rapids, you need legal assistance from a law firm you can trust. Contact the successful, results-oriented law firm of Goodman Acker today at 248-286-8100 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer.
Pedestrian Accident FAQs
Common Questions for Personal Injury Attorneys in Grand Rapids
Pedestrians, and even drivers, may have many questions after an accident in Grand Rapids. It is important to get the right information and timely answers. Not only will this help inform the parties but will help guide them to their next step. Here, our pedestrian injury lawyer answers some of these questions.
Yes. If you, your spouse, or another relative living in your home has a personal injury policy (PIP) as part of a car insurance policy, that covers the costs and losses you incur due to a pedestrian accident. This policy only covers economic damages, though (medical costs, lost wages, etc.). If you are eligible for non-economic damages, you will need to sue to get them.
You are allowed to sue the driver for damages in two situations. If you suffered a “serious impairment of body function,” Michigan law allows you to sue for pain and suffering. While the definition is a bit vague, it roughly means that you must have suffered an injury that significantly lowers your quality of life.
You also have the right to sue when your medical expenses or lost wages exceed the limit of the insurance policy that covers your injuries (including the Assigned Claims Plan limit if you don’t have a relevant PIP). Our Grand Rapids pedestrian accident lawyers will explain all your legal options during your free consultation.
The fault is only relevant if you file a lawsuit against the driver. In any civil case in Michigan, you can only be awarded compensation if the other party is at least 50% responsible for the accident. If they are, your damage award will be prorated based on how much responsibility they have. This means that if the jury finds the other party to be 80% responsible and would normally have awarded you $100,000, you will only be awarded $80,000.
Yes, but you will likely have to sue to get meaningful damages. Compensation from a relevant PIP will only pay for economic damages. And in a wrongful death case, that probably only means funeral costs and possibly lost wages. To get compensation for the loss of companionship and emotional pain that results from a wrongful death, you will need to sue the driver.
Somewhat surprisingly, you probably won’t have to go to court, even if you sue the driver or their insurance company. Typically, when we have enough evidence to go to trial, the other party will come to the negotiating table before risking the wrath of 12 Grand Rapids citizens. This isn’t just advantageous for the other party. It also benefits you. If you have to wait until the end of a trial, you could be waiting years to finally get the compensation you are owed. And that is a long time when you are facing thousands of dollars of medical bills and can’t return to work. Furthermore, there is a chance you could lose the trial. But you can’t lose if we negotiate a fair settlement for you.
If we could, we’d answer every question you have before you walk in our door. But since we can’t, feel free to ask our experienced lawyers anything you want to know.
See How 150+ Years of Experience Can Help by Contacting Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
You have experienced a traumatic event and need time to recover. The Goodman Acker P.C. legal team is committed to helping pedestrian accident injury victims focus on themselves while we focus on the case. We use our combined experience, insight, and resources to obtain the best outcome.
No one should have to deal with insurance companies and doctor’s bills on their own while recovering from life-threatening injuries. Let the attorneys at our law firm handle your case while you focus on your recovery. Contact us today at 248-286-8100.
LEGALLY REVIEWED BY BARRY J. GOODMAN
Barry J. Goodman has devoted his professional life to keeping courthouse doors open for victims seeking justice. Always a tireless advocate for his own clients, Goodman sees his responsibility as a Detroit personal injury attorney in a broader sense as well. [ Attorney Bio ]
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