PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

ADDISON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYER

PEDESTRIAN INJURY ATTORNEY ADDISON

Pedestrian accidents happen to people from all walks of life and in every age group. Driver error is almost always the cause of such accidents. Drivers might be distracted while behind the wheel by talking on the phone, eating, engaging in conversations with passengers, texting or any similar activities that take the focus off the road. It can also be that the driver is driving while intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substances. Often someone is speeding even in school zones. It is very clear on the Texas Driver’s Handbook that it is the pedestrians who have the right of way on the roadways of the state. Drivers are warned to avoid making their cars deadly and be on the lookout for pedestrians at all times, especially in school crossings and crosswalks.

Clear and Obscure Issues in Pedestrian Accidents

If you are exercising your rights as a pedestrian and still got hit by a motor vehicle, the driver is liable for the accident and is required by law to give you compensation for your injury. However, it can be difficult to establish your rights in a pedestrian accident. You need to hire a good personal injury lawyer to assess your case and determine the compensations that you can recover for your injuries. It is also essential that your chosen attorney is experienced in handling pedestrian accidents. In addition to the obvious issues, there are complications that need to be addressed, which are not usually present in standard car accident claims.

One of these is in determining a possible source of recovery. What is obvious is that if you are hit by a reckless driver as a pedestrian, you can file for damages against the erring driver or if the driver is working for somebody, you may file case against that somebody. However, there is also the uninsured or underinsured motorist policy or UM/UIM, which is a possible source of recover that is not as obvious. The fact is not known to many people but if you own a car and you have an uninsured or underinsured motorist policy, it will cover you if you are hit by a car as a pedestrian. The coverage usually covers instances where the pedestrian is a victim of hit and run but it also gives coverage if the erring driver does not have sufficient insurance for the injuries you suffered.

If you are involved in a pedestrian accident in Addison, get in touch with The Goolsby Law Firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers know of the different issues and complications that can arise from such accidents. We know that each accident is unique and there are different circumstances involved with each incident. Call The Goolsby Law Firm Today. You can set up a free consultation with one of their lawyers for free to discuss your legal options. The lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we will only collect their fees once we have recovered damage damages for you.

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