PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT

GARLAND PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYER

PEDESTRIAN INJURY ATTORNEY GARLAND

The state of Texas is a great place for walking. Those who are living in Garland and the neighboring areas are particularly fortunate since it has the kind of weather that is favorable to this mode of transportation. However, although there are many proven benefits to walking, it can also lead to pedestrian accidents, which have resulted to disastrous injuries and fatalities to many people. According to statistics, around 450 people perished through pedestrian mishaps and thousands more suffered various kinds of injuries. On the average, over 37 people are killed through pedestrian mishaps and the numbers have been quite steady through the years.

Why are Pedestrian Accidents more serious?

Why a pedestrian accident is more serious has many causes, but the most obvious is the lack of protection around those who get into a collision with a motorized vehicle. In addition, the force created by the impact is such that the victim is often thrown several feet into the air before crashing violently on the hard pavement below. Many of such accidents in Texas happen because the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time to avoid collision or slow down his vehicle. Thus, the pedestrian is usually hit with full force.

If you have been injured seriously because of a pedestrian accident, you may need compensation to cover your medical expenses. You may have to undergo surgery or physical therapy to get you back to normal. This is where you need the services of an experienced Garland pedestrian accident lawyer, and you have to contact one as soon as you can, since delaying would adversely affect your chances of winning the case and getting your claim. In Garland, The Goolsby Law Firm has the dedicated persona injury lawyers who understand that each incident is unique. Thus, they would study your particular circumstances first, so that you will get the maximum recovery that is possible.

Theoretically, pedestrian injuries would not happen if everybody on the road follows driving standards and basic laws on traffic. For this reason, an injury occurs because of a mistake committed by somebody. The victim of the accident can file a personal injury case while the family of a pedestrian killed in an accident can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Injured pedestrians can claim compensations for lost income, pain and suffering and medical expenses while families of the victims can claim for lost income, funeral, loss of companionship, burial costs and medical expenses.

Court cases involving pedestrian accidents in Texas are generally court battles on who has the right of way. If you want your chances for victory to be improved, you need to find witnesses to the accident. Their statements regarding your right to be in a certain area of the road and the negligence of the driver can help a lot in increasing the value of your case. Attorney Mike Goolsby and his team of competent pedestrian accident lawyers at the Goolsby Law Firm understand your rights perfectly, and you can trust them to give you your fair share, even in a settlement.

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