When careless drivers strike pedestrians, victims can be left with result life-changing injuries and overwhelming financial stress. However, they may also pursue compensation for their medical bills, wage loss, and other hardships.
At D. Miller & Associates, we have extensive experience handling pedestrian accident injury claims for people throughout Texas. When your losses are significant but the insurance company refuses to treat you fairly, our Texas pedestrian accident lawyers are here to level the playing field.
Why Injured Pedestrians Turn to D. Miller & Associates, PLLC
When you suffer a serious pedestrian accident injury, the firm you choose to represent you makes a difference. Here are a few reasons injured pedestrians throughout Texas have turned to us in their time of need:
We Treat People Well
Our clients’ compensation is our highest priority, but we also work hard to make sure they feel respected and are comfortable with the legal process. Read about some of the great experiences past clients have had working with our pedestrian accident lawyers in Texas.
We Communicate
We’ll promptly keep you informed about important developments in your pedestrian accident claim. When you need to talk with a member of our legal team, we’ll be here for you.
We Get Results
Results are what matters most and we know how to get them. Our track record of success includes more than $650 million in verdicts and settlements and 36,000 cases won for victims of negligence throughout Texas.
How We Win Pedestrian Accident Cases
Insurance companies fight hard to limit or deny compensation to injured pedestrians. We fight back with proven legal strategies designed to maximize compensation on behalf of the injured.
Rapid Accident Scene Investigation
The sooner we begin investigating a pedestrian accident, the better. Wherever your pedestrian accident occurred in Texas, we can have investigators on the scene on short notice to take photographs, identify witnesses, and document the damage to surrounding objects.
Thorough Case Preparation
A strong pedestrian accident case is built on the details. We investigate the evidence, document the full extent of our client’s injuries and losses, and, when necessary, work with accident reconstruction experts to establish how the collision happened and who was responsible.
Trial Readiness
Insurance companies know which attorneys are prepared to go to trial and which ones are not. We prepare every case as though it could end up in court. That means building the evidence, developing the arguments, and preparing to present the case to a jury if necessary. Being ready for trial gives us greater leverage when it is time to negotiate a fair settlement.
Were You Partly to Blame? Don’t Worry.
Insurance companies like to shift blame to the pedestrian to reduce or even eliminate the settlements they have to pay out. If they claim you were not paying attention, jaywalking, or otherwise partly to blame for the accident, don’t worry. You may still be entitled to significant compensation.
Under Texas’s modified comparative fault system, victims of negligence may still obtain compensation for pedestrian accidents even if they share some of the blame, as long as their percentage of partial fault does not rise above 50%.
In these situations, the compensation is reduced by the same percentage of fault the injured pedestrian contributed to the accident.
Our Texas pedestrian accident lawyers know how to challenge allegations of fault, helping reduce the percentage of fault attributed to you or establish that you were not at fault at all.
What Was the Cause of Your Accident?
Determining what caused the collision is an important first step after a pedestrian accident.
Our Texas pedestrian accident lawyers have the skill and experience to handle any type of claim, including those arising from:
Crosswalk Accidents
Drivers must watch for pedestrians and yield when required. A driver who fails to yield, speeds through a crosswalk, or simply does not see a pedestrian can cause devastating injuries.
Parking Lot Accidents
Parking lots can be especially dangerous for pedestrians when drivers are backing up, turning, or navigating crowded areas without paying attention. A moment of carelessness can result in a life-changing injury.
Distracted Driving
A driver looking at a phone, adjusting the radio, or taking their eyes off the road can easily miss a pedestrian. Even a second of distraction is enough time for a driver to fail to see a pedestrian and inflict a serious injury.
Drunk Driving
Alcohol impairs judgment, reaction time, and the ability to recognize hazards. When an intoxicated driver strikes a pedestrian, we investigate how the driver’s impairment contributed to the accident.
Fighting for Fair Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians are so lacking in protection that they are completely vulnerable to serious injuries when struck by a motor vehicle, including:
- Head trauma
- Spine injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Fractures to the arms, legs, hips, ribs, pelvis, and other bones
The good news is that Texas personal injury laws provide a pathway to a financial recovery, no matter how serious the injuries and how long the recovery time. Compensation in a Texas pedestrian accident claim may include:
- Medical expenses, including future medical care
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Physical impairment or disfigurement
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Rehabilitation and ongoing therapy
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Other accident-related expenses and losses
The full value of a pedestrian accident claim depends on several factors, including the severity of the injuries, the impact on your life, and the losses you are likely to experience in the future. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Texas can help identify all available sources of compensation and pursue the full amount you are entitled to recover.
Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death
All too often, pedestrian accident injuries prove fatal. In such cases, surviving family members may pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
If a loved one has suffered a fatal pedestrian accident in Texas, our attorneys can help you understand your rights and explore your legal options.
Compensation in a fatal pedestrian accident claim may include funeral and burial expenses, the income and financial support the deceased would have provided, and damages for the loss of companionship, society, and emotional support suffered by surviving family members.
Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Texas is generally two years. Don’t let that time pass without talking with a knowledgeable pedestrian accident lawyer in Texas, or you will lose your right to pursue compensation for your injuries and other hardships.
Handling Pedestrian Accident Claims Throughout Texas
We stand up for injured pedestrians throughout the Houston metro area, such as:
Our practice also extends statewide, including pedestrian-heavy urban hubs like:
From the shores of the Gulf Coast to busy urban centers like Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, we handle pedestrian accident claims throughout the state. No matter where you were injured, our Texas pedestrian accident lawyers are here to pursue the compensation you deserve.
Talk With a Lawyer from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC
Pursuing a pedestrian accident claim may feel daunting, but you don’t have to face the process alone. Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Texas.
