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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported that the state had more than 5,500 pedestrian accidents in 2017 and had the third-highest rate of traffic fatalities in the country. Mission pedestrians face risks from distracted drivers, senseless drivers, poorly maintained sidewalks and crosswalks, and an increase in the number of large SUVs, not to mention commuter rail. If you were a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Mission, TX you need to contact a pedestrian accident lawyer at the Osiris A. Gonzalez law firm. Many factors may contribute to pedestrian accident injuries and an experienced pedestrian accident attorney will know how to get you the compensation you deserve.
Call 956-855-5555 for a confidential case evaluation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that everyone is a pedestrian at some time. It gives a broad definition of pedestrian as “any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down.”
Texas law defines when pedestrians have the right-of-way:
A pedestrian does not have the right-of-way when crossing at a place other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. However, motorists have a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians whether or not the pedestrian has the legal right of way. A Mission pedestrian accident attorney can help determine if a driver was distracted or impaired and thus responsible for injuries under Texas’ shared fault rule.
At the Osiris A. Gonzalez law firm, we know that being hit by a vehicle can have a lasting impact on your emotional and physical health and your family’s well-being. We know how to investigate pedestrian accidents and get compensation for all of your injuries. If you or a family member suffered injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle, you need to call the Mission pedestrian accident attorneys at the Osiris A. Gonzalez law firm. Call 956-855-5555 today or request a confidential case evaluation online.
Our firm helps individuals that have suffered any type of pedestrian accident.
Our Q & A is a helpful resource for anyone who has suffered a pedestrian accident or wants to learn more about the legal process surrounding these types of accidents. Below you’ll find valuable information on a range of topics, from insurance claims to personal injury lawsuits.
As a pedestrian, what duty is placed upon me to avoid accidents?
Every pedestrian has the duty to obey traffic laws and to reasonably observe traffic conditions. In general, most states apply a “reasonable person” standard, based on how a reasonable person would behave in similar circumstances.
Every state has a limited period of time to file a personal injury lawsuit, called “statutes of limitations.” In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident. If the defendant is a government agency or government worker, then your claim might be even more time-sensitive.
If you miss the deadline for filing your case, your claims can be dismissed. This is why it is important to talk with a pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as you receive or discover an injury.
