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Texas Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
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Have You Been Injured In A Pedestrian Accident In Texas?
Pedestrian accidents in Texas are unfortunately all too common today. When a pedestrian is hit by an oncoming vehicle, the injuries sustained by the pedestrian can be critical, often leading to death. More often than not, the driver is distracted, ignoring their surroundings or traveling at a high rate of speed.
Even so, the insurance companies representing these drivers almost always try to place the fault of the accident on the pedestrian. Having an experienced Texas personal injury attorney represent you is critically important. Having a lawyer as your advocate can mean the difference between the driver walking away without any liability and you or your family receiving the compensation that’s deserved.
Statistics show that a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 7-8 minutes. Many drivers charged with the wrongful death of a pedestrian are also charged with vehicular manslaughter. Pedestrians are, of course, no match for a motor vehicle and injuries can be catastrophic, especially injuries to the spine and brain injuries.
As an injured pedestrian, you may be entitled to financial damages for injuries caused by the driver’s negligence or the party responsible for a hazardous condition that may have contributed to the accident.
Possible Compensation for Injuries:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future loss of earnings
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Permanent disability payments
If the injuries are fatal and wrongful death is proved, loved ones can collect funeral and burial expenses, loss of earnings, loss of the value of household services, and loss of love and affection from the decedent. In these cases, forensic economists are generally retained by our law firm to calculate these losses.
Common Causes of Texas Pedestrian Accidents:
There are many causes of pedestrian accidents in Texas. If you’re at a crosswalk and choose not to use it, or cross against a signal, you may be found negligent for having caused your own injuries. However, motorists are under a legal duty to use due care when operating their vehicles, which includes being on the lookout for pedestrians.
If the motorist breached that duty by speeding, ignoring a traffic signal, driving while distracted, or failing to see a pedestrian crossing in the area where they may reasonably cross, the driver may be held liable.
- Ignoring traffic controls
- Drivers ignoring crosswalks
- Drivers ignoring traffic signals
- Failing to see pedestrians crossing the road
- Passing a school bus
- Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Distracted drivers
- Blinded by the sun
- Speeding
- Exiting from a parked vehicle
Legal Help for Pedestrian Accident Victims
If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto-pedestrian accident, contact our personal injury attorneys headquartered in Irving TX, and serving all of DFW, immediately. These cases require an experienced and tough attorney who will fight on your behalf. Call the Dashner Law Firm today for your free consultation and let us provide you with a case evaluation at no cost. Call 972-793-8989
Pedestrian Accident FAQ’s
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Are there specific laws that protect pedestrians in Texas?
Texas has pedestrian-specific laws that require drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, obey pedestrian signals, and exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. Pedestrians are also required to use crosswalks when available and obey traffic signals.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a pedestrian accident claim?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including pedestrian accidents, is generally two years from the date of the accident. Filing within this timeframe is crucial to protect your right to compensation.
Can pedestrians seek compensation for their injuries in Texas?
Yes, pedestrians injured in accidents caused by someone else’s negligence can pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages through a personal injury claim.
Who is liable for a pedestrian accident in Texas?
Liability for a pedestrian accident depends on the specific circumstances. The liable party could be the driver, the pedestrian, or both to varying degrees. Texas follows a modified comparative fault system, meaning that compensation may be reduced if the pedestrian is found partially at fault.
What are common causes of pedestrian accidents?
Common causes of pedestrian accidents in Texas include distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield the right of way, impaired driving (e.g., DUI/DWI), and failure to obey traffic signals or signs.
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If you have been injured in an accident, then the Dashner Law Firm can help you. Call our personal injury lawyers today at 972-793-8989 to speak with an attorney about your situation. The consultation is free and, if you cannot come to us because of your injuries, we’ll come to you.
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