Bad car accidents are traumatic experiences, but getting hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian can be even more traumatic. The difference is that there is nothing to protect a pedestrian from making direct contact with a vehicle during an accident, such as the metal, tires, and other parts of the exterior. Due to the direct contact, the injuries are often more severe or fatal in a vehicle and pedestrian accident. If you are still recovering after getting hit by a vehicle while walking, it is time to think about the legal aspects of the incident. You need to speak to a lawyer to learn what you are legally capable of being compensated for based on the overall traumatic experience.

The Mental Trauma Involved with the Incident

The worst part of mental trauma is that it can have a lifelong effect that changes the way someone lives their life. For example, after having a traumatic experience, someone might avoid anything that triggers a memory of the incident. If you were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after getting hit by a vehicle, it is evidence of the trauma you are dealing with and can be used in court. Whether you were diagnosed or not, a lawyer can help you prove that you are traumatized and need financial assistance for therapy.

Living with a Permanent Disability

Were you fortunate enough to survive getting hit by a vehicle, but were left with injuries from which you will never fully recover? Being permanently disabled is one of the common causes of people having to live on a low income, as finding a job can be difficult or impossible. If the quality of your life changed after the accident, a lawyer can help. They will want answers regarding how the incident changed your life, such as whether you stopped taking walks, experience nightmares, or had similar issues. Be as thorough as possible when describing your new reality so a lawyer can prove the effects of the accident in court.

Demanding the Fullest Extent of Compensation

You are dealing with mental and physical injuries that will affect you for the remainder of your life, which is why your compensation amount is important. After speaking to you and assessing the overall severity of your case, a lawyer will know the fullest extent of compensation to demand from the other party. For example, the other party will be held liable for your medical expenses and an array of other things you are dealing with.

For more information, reach out to a personal injury lawyer from a local law firm, such as Siben & Siben LLP.