At Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers, our Harrisburg pedestrian accident lawyers have represented injury victims across North Carolina since 1995, with more than $100 million recovered.
We help injured pedestrians and families pursue compensation after crosswalk accidents, sidewalk collisions, parking lot crashes, hit-and-run wrecks, distracted driving incidents, and wrongful death cases.
To learn more about your legal options after a pedestrian accident, contact our Harrisburg personal injury lawyers for a free consultation.
Why Hire a Harrisburg Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
North Carolina follows contributory negligence rules, which means an insurance company may try to deny your claim if it argues you were even 1% at fault for the accident. In pedestrian accident cases, insurers often claim the pedestrian was at fault. Having a lawyer involved early can help protect your claim from their arguments.
At Auger & Auger, we gather traffic footage, witness statements, medical records, crash reports, and other evidence to build a clear, fact-based claim. Our Harrisburg pedestrian accident attorneys handle communication with insurers, review all available insurance coverage, and work to identify every liable party connected to the collision.
Clients at our firm receive direct communication, careful case evaluation, and guidance tailored to their medical and financial concerns. We are also happy to explain our approach before you decide how you want to move forward with your case.
Deadline To File A Claim in North Carolina
Most personal injury claims in North Carolina must be filed within three years of the accident date. Wrongful death claims generally carry a two-year deadline. Missing a filing deadline may prevent you from recovering compensation.
Claims involving government entities can involve additional notice requirements or shorter timelines. If a roadway defect, missing signage, or public vehicle contributed to the collision, additional rules may apply.
Waiting can also affect evidence. Video footage may be erased, witnesses may become harder to locate, and physical evidence may disappear over time.
Evidence That Can Strengthen Your Claim
Strong pedestrian accident claims are built on reliable evidence showing fault, injury, and financial losses.
Depending on the case, evidence may include the following:
- Traffic camera footage and nearby surveillance video
- Dashcam recordings
- Scene photographs
- Vehicle event data
- Medical records and imaging studies
- Witness statements
- Phone records showing distracted driving
We also work with accident reconstruction professionals, economists, and other outside professionals when additional analysis may help support the claim or respond to contributory negligence arguments.
Common Driver Negligence and Defenses
Many pedestrian accidents happen because drivers speed, fail to yield, look at their phones, make rolling right turns, or drive while impaired or fatigued.
Insurance companies often try to argue that the pedestrian was outside the crosswalk, difficult to see, or entered traffic unexpectedly. We review lighting conditions, traffic signals, sightlines, roadway layout, and vehicle positioning to challenge those allegations.
North Carolina’s last clear chance doctrine may apply in some cases. If the driver had an opportunity to avoid the collision but failed to act, liability may still exist despite allegations against the pedestrian.
Damages You Can Pursue
Depending on your individual situation, your pedestrian accident claim could include compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning ability
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring or permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of daily activities
We document how the injuries affect your mobility, work, independence, and daily life while calculating the full value of your claim.
Non-Economic Losses
Pedestrian accidents often affect far more than medical bills alone. Serious injuries can change your ability to work, participate in hobbies, care for family members, or live independently.
Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of mobility, scarring, and loss of companionship may all be considered as part of your claim. We work with your medical providers and supporting witnesses to present those losses clearly.
If the driver’s conduct involved intoxication or extreme reckless behavior, punitive damages may also be available under North Carolina law in limited situations.
Dealing With Insurers After a Crash
Insurance adjusters often contact injured pedestrians quickly after a collision. You are not required to provide a recorded statement immediately.
Early settlement offers may fail to account for future treatment, missed work, or ongoing symptoms. Before signing releases or accepting payment, it can help to have a pedestrian accident attorney in Harrisburg review the claim.
If the driver who hit you was uninsured or underinsured, your own UM/UIM coverage may still provide compensation. We review all available insurance coverage and coordinate claims where multiple policies apply.
How We Build Your Case and Support You
We begin by learning how the collision happened, reviewing your injuries, and identifying the available evidence. Our team secures reports, witness statements, video footage, medical records, and billing documentation tied to the crash.
Next, we evaluate liability, calculate damages, and prepare a demand package explaining how the collision affected your life. If the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, we are prepared to file suit and continue pursuing your claim in court.
Throughout the case, we handle communications with insurers and keep you updated on the progress of your claim.
Fees and How Contingency Works
We handle pedestrian injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront attorney’s fees, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
Case expenses, including records requests and outside professional fees, are discussed at the beginning of the case so you understand what to expect.
Before you sign any agreement, we review the terms with you in plain language and answer your questions about the process.
Contact a Harrisburg Pedestrian Accident Attorney at Auger & Auger
At Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers, our team is ready to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. We offer free consultations, online document signing, and contingency-fee representation.
Contact us today to speak with our pedestrian accident lawyers in Harrisburg about your case.
