Hit by a Car While Walking? H Groves Law, LLC Fights for The Justice You Deserve
Pedestrians have little protection from a car. Even a crash at a relatively low speed can cause broken bones, head injuries, and spinal injuries. Bills pile up while you worry about missed paychecks. Meanwhile, the driver may say you stepped into traffic without warning.
A Columbia pedestrian accident lawyer at H Groves Law, LLC can step in and protect your rights. Our legal team will investigate the collision, communicate with the insurance company, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Call (770) 329-9981 or contact us today for a free consultation.
How Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Build Your Claim
After a collision, evidence can disappear while bills pile up. Our pedestrian accident lawyers at H Groves Law protect your rights while you focus on recovery.
We Investigate the Crash and Gather Evidence
Our legal team works quickly to preserve evidence before it is lost or destroyed. We collect eyewitness accounts while memories are fresh and request traffic camera or nearby surveillance footage. We also review the police report and examine photos of the crash scene.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers may work with accident reconstruction specialists to show how the driver’s actions caused the collision.
Our Lawyers Negotiate With the Other Side
Insurance companies are in business to make money, and they aim to pay out as little as possible. Adjusters often move quickly to offer a settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries and how they’ll affect your life.
We negotiate for a settlement that reflects what you’ve actually lost. We prepare for court if necessary, but most claims settle before a trial.
Pedestrian Accident Cases Our Legal Team Handles
Pedestrian crashes happen in many settings, from crowded intersections to residential streets. H Groves Law, LLC handles cases involving distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield.
Crosswalk and Intersection Collisions
Drivers may fail to yield while turning, run red lights or stop signs, or enter a crosswalk without checking for pedestrians. Our lawyers review traffic camera footage, witness statements, and vehicle data to determine what happened. We push back against attempts to shift blame.
Distracted, Speeding, and Impaired Driver Crashes
A driver who is looking at their phone, driving too fast, or impaired may not have time to stop before hitting someone. Our pedestrian accident attorneys gather phone records, toxicology results, event data recorder (black box) information, and other evidence to prove unsafe driving.
Children Hit in School Zones
Children walking near schools, bus stops, and neighborhood crossings can be hard for careless drivers to spot, especially during busy drop-off and pickup times. We investigate school zone signage, surveillance footage, and driver behavior. Our pedestrian accident lawyers also document how a child’s injuries may affect their future education and development.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
A fatal collision can leave a family dealing with funeral costs, lost income, and painful questions about whether the crash could have been prevented. Our lawyers build a case to hold the at-fault driver accountable. We help families pursue compensation for burial expenses, lost income and benefits, and loss of companionship.
Compensation We Can Demand for Injured Pedestrians
A pedestrian collision can create losses that continue long after the emergency room visit. You may face unpaid bills, months away from work, permanent physical limitations, and daily pain that affects your independence.
Medical Expenses and Future Treatment Costs
A claim may include ambulance transportation, emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, medication, and follow-up appointments. It may also cover additional procedures, physical therapy, in-home assistance, and long-term care.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers work to document both your current medical bills and your expected future treatment needs. For catastrophic injuries, we may consult doctors and financial professionals to estimate the lifetime cost of your care.
Lost Income and Reduced Earning Capacity
Serious injuries can keep you out of work during treatment or prevent you from returning to your previous position. Recoverable losses may include missed wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, employee benefits, and used sick or vacation leave.
A pedestrian injury lawyer may also pursue money for diminished earning capacity. Our firm uses payroll records, tax documents, employer statements, and expert analysis to document how the collision has affected your ability to earn income.
Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Quality of Life
Medical bills do not capture what it is like to live with chronic pain, scarring, reduced mobility, anxiety, sleep problems, or a loss of independence. Our pedestrian accident lawyers document these losses through treatment records, photographs, testimony, and detailed accounts of how your injuries affect your daily life.
Punitive Damages in Some Situations
Courts may award punitive damages if the at-fault driver’s actions were especially reckless, such as impaired driving. Our legal team will review the facts to determine if your case may qualify.
Why Choose H Groves Law, LLC as Your Columbia Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
When you’re hit by a car, you need more than someone to forward paperwork to an adjuster. You need a dedicated and skilled pedestrian accident lawyer. H Groves Law, LLC provides personal attention and builds a legal strategy around the specific facts of your case.
J. Harmon Groves Brings Trial Experience
Founding attorney J. Harmon Groves is licensed in Georgia and South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law and previously worked at a major New York City injury and trial firm.
That background helps him push back against lowball offers and challenge opposing arguments. As a pedestrian accident lawyer and trial attorney, J. Harmon Groves approaches every case with focus and dedication.
Individualized Legal Strategies and Responsive Support
No two pedestrian crashes cause the same injuries or financial losses. Instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach, our lawyers create a plan based on your specific needs. We keep you informed and address your questions throughout the legal process.
Millions Recovered and Super Lawyers Rising Stars Nomination
H Groves Law has recovered millions of dollars for clients, and J. Harmon Groves has been nominated for Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Those accomplishments reflect our focus on client service and meaningful results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Collision Claims
How Much Is My Pedestrian Injury Case Worth?
There is no standard number for a pedestrian accident claim. A case involving fractures that heal within months may have a very different value from one involving brain damage, paralysis, multiple surgeries, or an inability to return to work.
Our lawyers evaluate treatment costs, lost income, pain, disability, and available coverage. We demand what you truly deserve instead of accepting the first offer.
How Much Does Hiring a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Cost?
H Groves Law, LLC represents pedestrians on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay attorney’s fees upfront, and we only get paid if we recover money for you. The fee is generally an agreed-upon percentage of the settlement or court award. Our legal team will explain the contingency terms and answer your questions.
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit?
South Carolina generally gives injured pedestrians three years from the collision date to file a personal injury lawsuit under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. A wrongful death lawsuit generally must be filed within three years of the person’s death.
Missing the deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation, even if the driver was clearly responsible. Do not wait until the filing period is nearly over to seek legal help. A skilled lawyer can begin investigating immediately and file the paperwork before time runs out.
What Should I Do Immediately After Being Hit by a Car?
Call 911 and request both police and emergency medical assistance. Do not leave the scene or assume you are uninjured. Head trauma, internal bleeding, spinal injuries, and soft-tissue damage may not produce immediate symptoms.
If you can do so safely, take photographs of the vehicle, your injuries, the roadway, traffic signals, and crosswalk markings. Obtain the driver’s contact and coverage information, and ask witnesses for their names and phone numbers.
Do not post about the collision on social media. Avoid giving a recorded statement before talking to a pedestrian accident attorney.
Contact H Groves Law for a Free Case Review
If you or a loved one was hit by a car while walking, don’t wait to get the legal help you need. H Groves Law, LLC provides personal attention and aggressive advocacy for people in Columbia and surrounding areas.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers can investigate the collision and fight for the recovery you deserve. Call (770) 329-9981 or contact us today for a free case evaluation.
