We live in car-dominated cities, and to accommodate this reality, we have different traffic laws and signage to help protect pedestrians. Still, accidents can happen, and unlike a car-on-car collision, when a car strikes a pedestrian, there’s no bodily protection. To help pay for medical expenses, pursuing legal action is often required. Call our Brandy Austin Law Firm to work with our Texas pedestrian accident lawyer!
Texas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Being struck by a vehicle is fatal, especially when there’s no protection. Most drivers are aware that they need to exercise extra caution when pedestrians are crossing the street. Unfortunately, factors like distracted driving, fatigued driving, or driving while under the influence can interfere with a driver’s judgment. It can take less than a second to make a mistake that sends an innocent citizen to the hospital.
The injuries following a pedestrian accident can be major. Due to the lack of protection, victims often suffer from broken bones, fractures, internal bleeding, and even traumatic brain injuries. Some injuries are temporary, while others may last a lifetime. Even an overnight ER visit can cause someone to rack up thousands in medical debt.
The goal of our Texas pedestrian accident lawyer isn’t necessarily to punish the other party, but to help victims be in a better place financially to work through any trauma, physical or mental. The simple fact is that accidents are expensive. Besides the initial medical costs, an encounter with a negligent driver can render someone unable to work. They may even need to explore job rehabilitation, often taking a cut in pay. However, some accidents can even lead to permanent disability.
Obtaining compensation begins with filing a claim, but insurance companies aren’t always willing to offer a fair amount. Worst yet, an insurance adjuster may try to deny your claim altogether, which is why legal pressure is often required.
Experience is Pivotal in Pedestrian Accidents
When working with our attorneys, you’ll know that you’re in good hands because we bring the knowledge and experience necessary to make things happen.
- Our founder and managing attorney, Brandy M. Austin, brings over a decade of legal experience. Some notable achievements include being nominated as a rising star by Super Lawyers from 2015 – 2018 and receiving the Top 10 Attorney Award Under 40 from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys.
- Our personal injury paralegal, Bryant Surley-Strong, first joined our law firm in 2018. He has a personal connection because in college, he was rear-ended at a red light by an uninsured driver. He understands, firsthand, the many legal hurdles victims face.
- We work hard to represent our clients, putting their needs above everything else. We tailor our approach to every case we tackle since we know every situation is different.
Laws exist to protect pedestrians should an accident happen, but making sure these laws are properly enforced often requires help from a professional legal team. Contact Brandy Austin Law Firm and ask to speak with our Texas pedestrian accident lawyer to get started!
