Injured in Somebody’s Driveway? Here’s What to do Next

Injuries are not confined to any one particular place or profession. While many know that injuries are common in most contact sports, high risk jobs like policing or construction and manufacturing, car accidents, and even bathrooms of all places, there is no one single place reserved for injury.  But some may ask, what does one do when injured in an unfamiliar place? There are answers and options for many scenarios and bizarre circumstances, but today we will be discussing the not so often talked about driveway injuries, and what to do if you find yourself needing advice.

Common Accidents and Injuries Involving Driveways

Most of the accidents involving driveways revolve around children and moving vehicles. Sadly, children are prone to being easily distracted, and paired with adults who can’t see them or aren’t looking, it can breed a recipe for tragic disaster.

As per the results of a 2005 analysis, 128 children were injured in a backing up accident on their driveway. The results focused around SUVs, known for their larger sizes and narrower field of view for blindspots compared to sedans and other automobiles. Cyclists are also cautioned to be careful around driveways, as there is potential for a less-cautious driver that could cause serious injury while on the move and backing out of a driveway.

What to Do in the Case of a Driveway Accident or Injury

In the cases where a child may be injured, or a cyclist, or simply a pedestrian walking around the block, what can be done if one incurs an injury? The format is surprisingly similar to any motor-vehicle accident:

• Stay calm, that is always the main priority to handling a situation efficiently
• Contact the appropriate law enforcement to aid in the nest steps
• Seek medical attention immediately, whether it is emergency or non-emergency, time is of the essence for proper documentation of the event
• Take images, and get any information from the driver as necessary
• Contact an experienced personal injury or accident attorney as soon as possible, as they will help you take the next steps properly from filing a claim, to suing, to getting compensated for injuries, overall exploring your options and answering questions

In many cases, but not all, the pedestrian has the right of way based on Florida statutes. In any case, it is best to contact an experienced attorney, as that will be the most sure way of securing a good pathway to compensating injuries, filing claims, and taking further legal action.

Call the Right People, Call Payer Law

As it turns out, driveways are not often cited as sites for injury, but there are serious injuries and complications that can derive from a driveway accident. Hopefully, this information serves as a tip and word to the wise–but should you ever find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney, rest assured the right help is there. If you have been injured or involved in a driveway accident, we care about your recovery and eased sailing through the stressful situation.

Our Orlando car accident attorneys here at Payer Law are more than ready to help you along every step of the way. Rest assured and have confidence when reaching out to our team of attorneys at (866) 930-1238 today, where we look forward to getting you where you’d like to be.

Resource:

nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16338329/

https://www.payerlawgroup.com/injured-on-the-job-as-an-undocumented-worker-steps-you-should-take/