Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere: in a supermarket parking lot, on a college campus, by a neighborhood park, or at the juncture of a road and a jogging trail.
Pedestrians are especially vulnerable to serious injuries when a car, truck, or commercial vehicle fails to obey traffic laws. Unfortunately, many drivers seem to be unaware of these laws. But the Dallas pedestrian accident lawyers at Ted B. Lyon and Associates are aware of them and it will be critical to proving who was negligent in causing the injury or death of a pedestrian.
Our pedestrian accident attorneys have extensive experience investigating motor vehicle accident cases. When needed, we work with accident investigators and accident reconstruction experts to understand all of the elements of a collision. Our firm has a proven track record, with more than 50 years of successful verdicts and settlements. Ted Lyon is a relentless fighter for the rightsof his clients.
Call 877-833-5966 for a free initial consultation with an experiencedDallas pedestrian accident lawyer. We serve clients in Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Odessa, Tyler, Wichita Falls, Mesquite, and communities across Texas.
Under Texas law, both walkers and drivers have a responsibility to avoid pedestrian-car collisions and both could be partly at fault. Our pedestrian accident lawyer will talk to witnesses and look for video evidence of violations of traffic laws.
According to Texas Transportation Code:
Pedestrians have the right of way at a 4-way stop with a painted – or unpainted – crosswalk. An unpainted crosswalk is called an “implied” crosswalk and includes T-intersections and stop sign intersections.
There are some rules pedestrians may not know, although they are common sense. For example:
Jaywalking is illegal in Texas, although the law is not frequently enforced, especially in rural areas. But it can come into play when determining fault in pedestrian-vehicle accident cases. That’s why it’s so important to work with experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
In personal injury cases, the judge will look at comparative negligence – who was more or less at fault. The amount of damages you are entitled could be reduced if you are found to be partly at fault for causing the accident or worsening your injuries. A judge or jury will determine who was more at fault in causing the accident.
Drivers are legally required to stop if they are involved in a collision where there could be injuries. If they fail to do so, it’s a ‘hit-and-run’ accident. We may be able to help you get compensation from your own vehicle insurance company.
Your Dallas pedestrian accident lawyer will work hard to find out who caused theaccident and what resources are available to pay medical bills. An injured pedestrian typically has expenses related to:
All of these expenses should be covered in the settlement you receive, as well as:
If your loved one died as a result of the collision, your attorney will help you file a wrongful death claim, which not only covers medical costs and loss of income, but also the loss of services and companionship.
Schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case: 877-Ted-Lyon / 877-833-5966 or contact us via email. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only earn a legal fee if we win your case. Home and hospital consultations are available if you are unable to visit our office.
Learn more about our injuryattorneys. Our firm has been recognized in many ways over the years, including selection to the Super Lawyers list and an AV Preeminent Rating* in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.
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