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Sadly, negligent and careless drivers who fail to watch out for pedestrians cause a majority of pedestrian accidents. Even relatively minor accidents between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle can result in serious injuries.
These accidents are traumatic and often result in serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Contact a compassionate Murphy pedestrian accident lawyer today to learn how we can help you. By working with an experienced injury attorney, you can give yourself the best chance of getting the compensation you need to move forward with your life.
All motorists have a legal obligation to exercise due care and caution when they are behind the wheel. However, there are many distractions that can cause drivers to overlook pedestrians on the road, on a sidewalk, or crossing the street. When a driver is distracted and fails to exercise the expected caution and diligence while operating a vehicle, they might be held liable for any resulting injuries under a negligence theory.
To prove that an injured individual is entitled to compensation because of a negligent driver they must establish four elements laid out in the TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE § 33.001. This includes establishing that the driver owed them a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that the breach of duty caused the accident and subsequently caused their injuries. A Murphy pedestrian accident lawyer can help claimants better understand the burden of proof and how it applies to their cases.
If an individual is struck by a car, truck, motorcycle, or even bicycle it is likely that the pedestrian will sustain serious injuries. Some of the most common pedestrian accident injuries include:
In addition to physical injuries, accidents often result in serious emotional trauma as well. Pedestrian accident victims often struggle with anxiety and depression following an incident. An accident may also cause conflict and strife between families and loved ones. In a comprehensive claim, a Murphy pedestrian accident lawyer might be able to help an injured plaintiff recover for both their physical injuries as well as their emotional trauma.
Statistics published by the Texas Department of Transportation show that nearly ten percent of all accidents involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian result in a fatality. This is largely due to the disproportionate size and speed of a person versus a car.
Often, loved ones are left with monumental medical and funeral expenses, as well as other pecuniary losses due to the loss. In these tragic cases, a family member may choose to pursue a wrongful death action.
A wrongful death action permits a surviving spouse, parent, child, or estate representative to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for these losses. In addition to meeting any financial needs, a wrongful death action also gives family members an ability to recover compensation for their emotional grief and loss as well.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of a negligent and reckless driver, you have the right to recover compensation for your injuries. Pedestrian accidents often require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, yet insurance companies often offer quick and low settlement offers.
A Murphy pedestrian accident lawyer could help you negotiate with insurance companies and help fight for your right to proper compensation. If you are ready to get the compensation you deserve, call today.
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