Even crossing the street can be risky nowadays. Pedestrian accidents are on the rise because too many drivers are distracted by cell phones, or just plain reckless when driving. The actions of the driver are usually to blame, but all too often the negligent driver will try to point the finger at the pedestrian or come up with other excuses to deflect the blame away from their mistakes. That is why you need a pedestrian accident lawyer.
Todd R. Durham is a pedestrian accident lawyer with many years of experience handling pedestrian accident injury claims. The majority of clients we help have sustained serious injuries ranging from head injuries to back injuries, which can be extreme and long-lasting. In some cases, the family has hired this firm because they lost a family member in the accident and are seeking wrongful death charges.
When you hire pedestrian accident attorney Lewisville Todd R. Durham, his firm will work with you until a full and satisfactory monetary settlement is reached. There are many reasons why the driver is at fault.
Typically the following is relevant in determining the actual cause:
A Sudden Lane Change
Running a Stop Sign or Trying to Beat a Light
Speeding through an Intersection
Failure to Yield during a Turn
Cell Phone Distractions (Talking, Texting or GPS)
Applying Makeup or Shaving
Pulling Out Into Traffic or Backing Up
If you are looking for a qualified pedestrian accident attorney in Lewisville, look to Todd R. Durham. He understands the importance of proving the extent of your injuries and damages sustained. He has spent years challenging insurance companies for a variety of different types of accidents. It’s imperative to achieve the maximum amount of monetary compensation, which meets your needs and reimburses you for lost wages and pain and suffering.
For a pedestrian, an accident with an oncoming car is often nothing less than life-altering. You might sustain injuries that force you out of work and make you change your lifestyle. You’ll certainly be buried under mountains of medical debt. You need help. You need proper compensation for your injuries. At the Durham Firm, we’ll fight on your behalf to ensure you receive damages that cover your case.
As a pedestrian, you have the right-of-way:
In Crosswalks
On Public and Private Sidewalks
On Public Roads and Highways
However, pedestrians are also subject to certain rules of the road, such as traffic lights, wait signals, and safety devices. The insurance company will factor in both your rights and your responsibilities as they determine your compensation.
According to Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code section 16.003, any claim for injury — whether filed by a driver, passenger, motorcycle rider, bicyclist, or pedestrian — must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. That means your two year time frame starts from the date of injury, not the date you received medical care, or legal counsel. You have a two year window, period. Failure to file your case in time can prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries. Keep in mind, the quicker you take action and call Todd Durham, the easier it will be to track down eyewitnesses and gather the evidence needed to win your case.
Following a pedestrian accident, there are many kinds of damages that are potentially recoverable under Texas law. These damages include economic damages, non-economic damages, and sometimes, punitive damages. Within these categories, it’s possible to be awards damages for medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, loss of household services, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and loss of consortium. It’s possible that other damages may be available to you depending on the specifics of your pedestrian accident case. Give our firm a call today to talk with an experienced professional and learn more about your options following your accident.
If you, as the injured pedestrian, can prove that the driver who hit you is liable, or responsible, for your current injuries, then the jury can award you money to cover your medical expenses. Given that many times, the injuries disputed in a pedestrian accident case can be quite severe, they can also be incredibly expensive. Your injuries should be relatively easy to show to a jury because your medical bills can be entered into evidence. It’s not uncommon for a jury to agree that medical expenses, past and future, should be awarded to the pedestrian injured in the accident.
Call Todd today to get help with your pedestrian accident.
Call today at (214) 222-4000 to schedule your free consultation with the best accident lawyer Lewisville has to offer. You can also use our easy case review form on our website and someone will answer your inquiry shortly.
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345 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057
