The scene of a pedestrian crash is different from a two-vehicle accident. In a pedestrian accident, there is no second vehicle to photograph. There is just one driver, and that driver may be saying that you stepped out or crossed in the wrong place.
Scott Best is a pedestrian accident lawyer serving Union, Kentucky. Scott has practiced law since 2001. The tactics insurers and defendants use on pedestrians are familiar to him. He works hard to get your bills routed to the right coverage and your side of the story on record first.
Send us the adjuster’s name and what they have asked of you so far. If you hire us, we will speak with the adjuster for you from that point on and fight for your fair recovery.
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We take pedestrian injury cases from Union and the surrounding area, including these crash types:
Each type leaves different evidence, so we start by asking who has video within a block of the spot.
Soon after a pedestrian crash, the driver’s insurer often starts building a fault argument. The adjuster may ask for a recorded statement and listen for anything that sounds careless. Dark clothing, a phone in your hand, or a crossing between intersections all become talking points.
Kentucky puts real duties on drivers. A driver must yield to anyone on a sidewalk, must slow or stop for a person crossing when no signal is working, and must use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian (KRS 189.570). Stepping off a curb in the wrong spot does not erase a driver’s duty to use due care, though it may affect how fault is shared.
Fault still matters. In a lawsuit, a judge or jury puts a percentage of fault on each party, including you (KRS 411.182), and your payout shrinks by your share. A 20% share of a $100,000 claim costs you $20,000. Don’t let the insurance adjuster pick that number for you. Instead, let a Union pedestrian accident lawyer gather witness names, photos, and nearby video early so the percentage of fault is decided on the facts.
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Much of Union’s growth runs along U.S. 42 and Mt. Zion Road, also called KY 536. Union Town Center sits where the two roads cross. U.S. 42 widens from two lanes to five lanes just south of Ryle High School, and neighborhoods such as Lassing Green sit within walking distance of Ryle and Gray Middle School.
That mix of fast roads and school routes shapes how we investigate. We look at where crosswalks are and are not, what blocks a driver’s view at turn lanes, how traffic moves during school hours, and how well the spot is lit. Then we compare it all with the driver’s account.
Yes. Union and Florence are both in Boone County. We deal with insurers and medical records by phone and email, meet you in Florence, or come to you when injuries make travel hard. If a case needs a lawsuit, it is often filed at the Boone County Justice Center in Burlington.
Kentucky does not bar your claim just because you share some of the blame. Your recovery shrinks by your percentage of fault, so that percentage often decides how much a pedestrian case is worth. We use witness statements and video to keep it as low as the facts allow.
No-fault coverage on a car insurance policy can pay some medical bills and lost income no matter who caused the crash. If a car hit you, the no-fault coverage on that car usually pays first. If that car had no coverage, your own no-fault coverage may apply. That coverage has a dollar limit that can run out quickly, and the rest usually comes from the driver’s insurance.
Your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply, along with other coverage in your household. Report the crash to the police right away and keep every medical record. Give us the date and place, and we will look at which policies could pay.
In most Kentucky car-crash injury claims, you have two years from the date of the injury or from your last no-fault payment, whichever is later. Other deadlines may apply in some cases. Evidence may not last that long. Security video is often overwritten fast, so an early call protects what a later one may not.
Get medical care and follow your doctor’s orders, since gaps in treatment give the insurer an argument. Photograph your injuries and the spot where the accident happened, save your clothing and shoes, and write down witness names. Be careful about what you post online. Talk with a lawyer before you give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer. Your own insurer may have its own rules, so ask about those too.
You pay no attorney fee up front. Your first consultation is free, and our fee comes out of a recovery.If we recover nothing, you owe no attorney fee, though court costs and case expenses may apply. We will discuss all of this with you at your first consultation so there are no surprises.
Scott Best is a highly regarded Personal Injury attorney with nearly 25 years of experience dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals in Florence and surrounding areas. With a career built on aggressive representation and strategic litigation, Scott ensures that victims of negligence receive the maximum compensation they deserve. Known for his hands-on approach and deep local roots, he combines elite legal expertise with an unwavering commitment to securing the best outcomes for every client.
A recorded statement given in the first weeks after a Union pedestrian accident can shape your claim. Before you give one, use our contact form to schedule a free consultation and find out where you stand.
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