Pedestrian Accident

After getting hit by a negligent driver, preparing for a possible civil lawsuit is generally the last thing on any pedestrian’s mind. However, it can be very helpful in a situation like this to stay calm and be proactive about protecting your right to sue later. This claim could be key to ensuring this incident does not have an unfairly...

One thing that is very important to understand about pedestrian accident claims—and about personal injury lawsuits in general—is that the purpose of civil litigation is not to give you an arbitrary amount of money meant to make you forget the accident ever happened. Instead, the goal is to reimburse you for specific forms of harm you have already suffered and...

While Colleyville may not be a haven for pedestrians in the same way that more tightly constrained urban areas sometimes are, there are still plenty of places in this area where traveling on foot is more practical and potentially even more enjoyable than biking or driving. That said, hitting the pavement is not always the safest method of transportation if...

While a typical commuter car driver has a seatbelt, an airbag, and the frame of the vehicle protecting the driver and passengers during a traffic collision, pedestrians rarely have anything at all between them and the full force that a speeding motor vehicle can impart. Unfortunately, this means pedestrian collisions often cause debilitating and even life-threatening injuries, many of which...

Pedestrian accidents happen everyday in Fort Worth, from someone being bumped in a crosswalk, to a catastrophically injuring hit-and-run. Because the opportunities for someone on foot to get hurt vary so greatly, there are many pedestrian accident scenarios in Fort Worth that you should be aware of. If you or a loved on has been injured as a pedestrian, it...

Most accidents occur due to the reckless and careless actions of another. When a motor vehicle hits a pedestrian, they could be held liable for damages. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer could help the injured party seek compensation for their damages, such as loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma. In a...

Auto-pedestrian accidents happen on a regular basis in Fort Worth and throughout the United States. In many cases, these accidents are the result of the negligence of a distracted driver. Data in Texas estimates that 11 percent of all Texas traffic accidents are pedestrian-related and account for nearly 350 deaths per year. An alarming 80 percent are caused by the...

There are many things that occur following a motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians. After a collision, it is best to make sure all involved are medically sound. A responsible driver is legally required to offer assistance after the occurrence of an accident. This means helping fellow drivers, passengers, and pedestrians affected by the crash. After rendering help, the driver is...

When an automobile driver speeds, drives while distracted, and fails to follow the rules of the road, they could cause a severe accident. In Fort Worth, pedestrians are extremely at risk of being injured in a collision. There are many steps individuals could take to preventing a Fort Worth pedestrian accident. Speak to a knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyer to learn about...

Mediation is an attempt from both sides to come to a settlement agreement. It is an option in most civil cases and frequently comes up in personal injury cases. Many courts require that the parties mediate prior to trying the case. Other times, the opposing parties opt for mediation on their own and attempt to settle the case before trial....