What Is My Pedestrian Injury Case Worth in Louisiana?

If you were walking, to work, to school, or just around town, and a vehicle hit you, you’re likely asking: “What is my pedestrian injury case worth?” The honest answer is: there’s no one‑size‑fits‑all number. Every pedestrian crash case is different. A pedestrian injury case’s value depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, insurance coverage, and shared fault. Minor injuries may settle for $5,000–$20,000, while severe cases can exceed $100,000 or more. Speaking with an experienced Louisiana pedestrian accident lawyer can help you understand what factors may affect your claim and what fair compensation might look like in your situation.

What Factors Affect the Value of a Pedestrian Injury Case?

The value of a pedestrian injury claim in Louisiana depends on injury severity, available insurance, medical expenses, lost wages, long-term impact, and your share of fault. Serious injuries, high losses, and significant life disruptions increase claim value. Under Louisiana’s pure comparative fault rule, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

For a pedestrian injury claim in Louisiana, several factors determine the value. Here are the most important ones:

• Severity of your injuries. Minor injuries like sprains or bruises usually bring lower settlements. More severe, catastrophic injuries, broken bones needing surgery, spinal injuries, brain trauma, long‑term rehabilitation, drive much higher values. For example, nationwide data show average pedestrian accident settlements around $67,511, with a median of approximately $30,000.
• Insurance coverage and limits. If the at‑fault driver only carries the minimum insurance, that can cap what you can recover. In Louisiana, many drivers carry low limits.
• Your losses: medical bills, lost wages, and future care. Adjusters will look at what you’ve already spent, how much income you missed, and whether you’ll need ongoing treatment. If you’re unable to return to work or your life is permanently changed, your case is worth more.
• Impact on daily life. Pain, suffering, emotional distress, decreased life quality — these non‑economic damages matter a lot. Bigger impact often means higher value.
• Liability and your percentage of fault. In Louisiana, you can recover even if you played a minor role in the crash under “modified comparative fault” rules. But your recovery will be reduced by your share of fault.
• Timing and case development. If you settle too early, before you know the full extent of your injuries, you risk being underpaid. More serious cases often take longer to resolve.

What Do Typical Pedestrian Injury Settlement Ranges Look Like?

Pedestrian injury settlements vary by severity. Minor injuries may settle for $5,000–$20,000. Moderate injuries like broken bones range from $15,000–$50,000. Severe cases, including brain or spinal injuries, often exceed $50,000. Wrongful death or permanent disability claims can surpass $500,000 or even reach over $1 million.

These examples are just general guides. Your situation may differ.

• Minor injury (sprain, bruise, short recovery): might be in the $5,000–$20,000 range.
• Moderate injury (broken bone, surgery, weeks off work): settlements might land in the $15,000–$50,000 range in Louisiana.
• Severe or catastrophic injury (spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, long‑term care): those can exceed $50,000 and in many cases go into the hundreds of thousands or beyond.
• Wrongful death or permanent disability from a pedestrian crash: potentially in the $500,000+ range or even over $1 million, depending on lifetime losses.

What Louisiana Laws Impact My Pedestrian Injury Case?

Louisiana follows a modified comparative fault rule (La. Civ. Code Art. 2323), which means you can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. Your total compensation will be reduced based on your percentage of fault. Starting July 1, 2024, you have two years to file your claim (Art. 3493.1). Louisiana’s minimum auto insurance laws (La. R.S. § 32:861, § 32:900) can also affect how much you’re able to recover.

Since your case happened in Louisiana, here are a few state-specific rules that matter:

• Under Louisiana’s modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover compensation if you were partially at fault, as long as you were less than 50% responsible. Your payment gets reduced based on how much blame is assigned to you.
• The deadline to file most personal injury claims, including pedestrian accidents, is two years from the crash date. If you wait too long, you could lose the chance to bring your claim at all. Even before that, important evidence can disappear over time, so acting early helps protect your case.
• Louisiana has a higher number of bodily injury claims than many other states. Because of this, and because some drivers carry only the legal minimum or have no insurance at all, there’s a real risk you won’t receive the full value of your injury unless you have help identifying other possible sources of recovery.

Why Should I Call LJBLegal After a Pedestrian Crash?

You should call LJBLegal after a pedestrian crash to protect your rights, preserve critical evidence, and build a strong case for full compensation. Their team acts quickly, documents all losses, and pushes back against insurance undervaluation, ensuring you’re treated with care and not pressured into an unfair, low settlement.

The value of your case doesn’t just depend on what happened. It depends on how well it’s documented, how clearly fault is shown, and how skillfully the full extent of your losses is communicated. At LJBLegal, we combine experience, toughness, and compassion for clients who have been injured as pedestrians in Louisiana.

Here’s what we bring to your case:

• We know how pedestrian‑vehicle crashes happen in New Orleans and around Louisiana, and we understand how insurance companies defend and undervalue these cases.
• We’re ready to build your case thoroughly: collecting medical records, lost‑wage proof, future‑care needs, life‑impact evidence, and more.
• We act fast to preserve critical evidence, like surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras. These videos can be erased quickly, so we can send a letter of spoliation to make sure the footage is saved and can be used in your case.
• We don’t only settle small cases. When a case is serious, we’re ready to go the distance and fight for maximum compensation in and out of court.
• We don’t just treat you like a file number. We treat you like a person who’s been through a traumatic event and deserves someone who cares about the outcome.

Without the right attorney, you risk accepting a quick, low offer from the insurance company before the full extent of the damage to your life is known. With our team on your side, you stand a much better chance of achieving full financial justice.

What Should I Do Right After a Pedestrian Accident?

After a pedestrian accident, seek immediate medical care and follow your doctor’s advice. Document all expenses and how the injuries affect your life. Avoid settling with insurers before speaking to a Louisiana personal injury lawyer. Gather evidence like surveillance footage, and contact an attorney to protect your rights and assess your full damages.

Here are steps to protect your rights and position your case for the best possible outcome:

1. Get medical treatment immediately and follow your doctor’s instructions. Your health comes first, and your future compensation depends on documented recovery.
2. Keep careful records: medical bills, receipts, lost‑wage documentation, rehabilitation costs, and even notes about how injuries affect your daily life.
3. Don’t accept any insurance company offer without talking to an experienced lawyer. Early offers are often low and don’t reflect future losses.
4. Contact LJBLegal for a free consultation. We will review your case, identify what caused the crash, assess the insurance coverage, and map the full range of your damages, so you know what your claim is really worth.
5. If possible, try to identify any nearby cameras that may have recorded the accident. Surveillance video can be powerful evidence, but it’s often deleted quickly. Our team can act fast to request the footage and send a formal letter to preserve it before it’s lost.

How Can LJBLegal Help Me Get the Compensation I Deserve?

If you’ve been hurt as a pedestrian in Louisiana, you’re going through a difficult time. You’re worried about recovery, medical bills, lost work, and how the crash changed your life. You also need someone who will stand with you. You deserve more than a quick low‑ball offer. You deserve an advocate with experience, resources, and genuine care.

At LJBLegal we’re ready to help. Give us a call at 985-240-9773 for a free consultation. Let us help you find out what your case is really worth and pursue the full compensation you deserve.