Houston Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
A pedestrian accident is – quite literally – when you are just walking along and something devastating happens to you. No one is more vulnerable than a pedestrian on the side of the road. An experienced pedestrian accident attorneys can help you confront the challenges that lie ahead.
At the Taylor Law Firm, our pedestrian accident lawyers are dedicated to doing what our clients need. We provide compassionate service and thorough representation throughout the life of each case. If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, our lawyers will go after the compensation that you need to pay your hospital bills and continue living your life.
The Taylor Law Firm Promise
For 15 years, our founding attorney, Rasheed Taylor, has been a prominent voice for the injured and struggling across Houston. Our injury lawyers stand up for our clients in Texas courts against insurance companies’ minimizing, destructive greed.
Our attorneys make a solemn promise to each client that they will be:
- Compassionate: Our attorneys will listen to your story and pay close attention to the realities and obstacles that scare you the most. They’ll work to help you take control of those anxieties to put you at ease as much as possible.
- Strength: Our attorneys will forcefully represent you in court, at the negotiation table, and even in phone calls and letters to the insurance company. We will push as hard as it takes to get you the compensation you deserve.
- Intelligence: With 15 years of experience, our attorneys understand pedestrian accidents and personal injury law and will know the most effective ways to pursue your claim.
Our legal team will be with you and on your side the whole way.
Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents
There are a number of major causes of pedestrian accidents, depending on how closely you want to look at the extenuating factors. These include the following:
- Unclear pedestrian rights of way
- Malfunctioning turn signals
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
Whether a pedestrian accident involved a knockdown on the street or even on a sidewalk, the “why” of the accident is less important than the injuries it can cause, such as the following:
- Broken bones
- Abrasions and avulsions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Amputations
Wrongful deaths are also common in pedestrian accidents. And if you are on your feet on a sidewalk or a crosswalk, or even if you’re crossing where there is no crosswalk, there’s rarely a time when being hit by a car is your fault. Our personal injury lawyers will hold the driver who hits you accountable.
Three Common Questions About Pedestrian Accidents
Because clients bring their most painful problems to us, our lawyers get a lot of questions about pedestrian accidents. Below are answers to three frequently asked questions. If you have questions about your specific situation, we offer a free case evaluation and consultation.
What should I do after I’m hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian?
Your first step is getting medical treatment. Anyone struck by a car needs to see a doctor to rule out serious injuries. From there, you have several options, but the wisest is to contact us.
Our lawyers can investigate your accident, file insurance claims and advocate for your care. If you try to go it alone, especially if you’ve got serious injuries, you may not be able to advocate for yourself effectively.
How is fault determined in Texas pedestrian accident cases?
Texas uses a comparative fault system, which states that if a person is less than 50% at fault for an accident, then they can recover compensation. Judges use several factors to make this determination, including both parties’ level of adherence to traffic laws, evidence and witness testimony.
What compensation can I recover for my pedestrian accident injuries?
In a pedestrian accident, you have the opportunity to get all your medical bills related to the accident covered. Those bills are called economic damages. You can also collect compensation for noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering, and, potentially, punitive damages.
Dedication To Your Outcome
The major source of your anxiety is an external one, or you wouldn’t be speaking with our team. And, most of the time, it is the insurance company starting a fight over what should be a straightforward thing – reparations for your injuries. When you need help fighting back, reach out to us by phone at 713-231-5365 or send an email using our online form.