No one should have to feel unsafe while walking, but unfortunately, an unprotected pedestrian is no match for an average vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more. Pedestrian accidents in Dallas or elsewhere can change a life and a family forever. Even less serious pedestrian accident injuries can quickly cause financial anxiety with as little as a single medical bill and a week of lost pay.
If someone else was the cause of your serious pedestrian accident injury in Dallas, you don’t have to face the financial consequences as well as the physical ones. Instead, call the Dallas pedestrian accident lawyers at GreeningLaw.
Why You Should Choose GreeningLaw for Your Dallas Pedestrian Accident Case
At GreeningLaw, our personal injury lawyers in Dallas understand the deep toll a serious accident has on the victim and their family, including the added distress and frustration of knowing the accident was preventable if only someone else had taken reasonable care. With our representation in your Dallas pedestrian accident claim, you’ll have the following advantages:
- Our 40 years of experience and history of notable results put our firm’s strength and reputation behind your claim
- We have an open communication policy so you are always informed and up-to-date on the progress of your case
- Our legal staff works behind the scenes to advance your case while your lawyer strategizes the best way forward to recover the maximum compensation for you
- Lead attorney Robert Greening is a board-certified personal injury lawyer listed by Super Lawyers and given a Martindale-Hubbell “preeminent attorney” rating
As compassionate professionals, we never charge upfront fees to injury victims. Instead, we offer a free initial consultation and contingency-based payment, so you only pay us after we recover your compensation through a settlement or jury award.
What Causes Most Pedestrian Accidents In Dallas?
Pedestrians must follow traffic laws and avoid taking unnecessary risks like darting into traffic or crossing without a marked or unmarked crosswalk; however, the most common reason for pedestrian accidents in Texas is driver error or negligence. In 2022, the pedestrian death count reached 7,522, the highest in 41 years. Common causes of pedestrian accidents include the following:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Failure to yield the right of way in a crosswalk
- Drowsy driving
- Aggressive driving
- Impaired driving
- Left-turn accidents
- Right-turn accidents
Left turn accidents occur when a driver preparing to make a left turn focuses on traffic from the right and hits a pedestrian approaching from the left. Right-turn accidents happen when a driver making a right turn fails to check for pedestrians crossing the intersection to the right of their vehicle.
Our Dallas car accident lawyers are experienced in holding drivers accountable for their negligent actions. Contact us to build your case when a driver causes your pedestrian accident.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident In Dallas
Unfortunately, many victims of pedestrian accidents are incapacitated by their injuries and unable to take any action to protect themselves; however, if the injured victim or an uninjured companion or bystander can use their cell phone, it becomes an important tool to protect their physical and financial future. After a pedestrian accident, do the following:
- Call 911 to report the accident and apply any necessary emergency first aid
- Use the phone’s camera while you wait for help to photograph the accident scene, and photograph anything relevant, like the involved vehicle, an intersection, traffic signal, or crosswalk
- Photograph any visible injuries
- Add the driver’s contact information and the contact information of eyewitnesses
Always go directly to a hospital after a pedestrian accident, even if you feel your injuries are minor. Often, a doctor can diagnose injuries with delayed symptom presentation, such as whiplash and traumatic brain injuries. This also helps to document evidence that the injury occurred in the pedestrian accident, helping to streamline a claim later.
What Types of Injuries Occur In Texas Pedestrian Accidents?
When a moving vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrian first collides with the vehicle and then may be thrown onto the road. Injuries occur from the initial collision, a collision with the road, and in the worst cases—from the car driving over them. Injuries often cited in pedestrian accidents include the following:
- Fractures of the limbs, hips, pelvis, vertebrae, or ribs
- Traumatic brain injuries ranging from concussions to severe injuries with significant impairment
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Internal organ injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries to knees, shoulders, ankles, and wrists
- Traumatic amputations
- Bruises and lacerations
- Road-rash (severe abrasions)
Sadly, many pedestrian accidents end in fatal injury to the pedestrian. If your loved one died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident, the Dallas wrongful death attorneys at GreeningLaw are ready to help.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Pedestrian Accident In Greening?
A serious or catastrophic injury is life-altering, either temporarily or permanently. Not only does this cause physical and emotional harm, but it also has financial impacts on the injury victim and their family. These impacts are the “damages” in a pedestrian accident claim. A successful pedestrian accident claim recovers compensation for common damages such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Lowered earning ability (in cases of permanent disability)
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
- Compensation for pain and suffering
In many cases, additional damages specific to certain types of injuries apply, such as compensation for loss of limb, loss of vision or hearing, scarring and disfigurement, or diminished quality of life.
Proving Liability In a Pedestrian Accident In Dallas
Pedestrians are rarely liable for damages to motorists, however it is possible for them to share some culpability in certain situations. Far more commonly, a negligent driver is responsible for the damages to the pedestrian. Proving driver liability requires an investigation examining evidence such as the police report, photos, any available video evidence from traffic cameras or security camera footage, and interviews with eyewitnesses. An injury victim and their attorney must show evidence that meets the following legal elements of liability:
- The driver owed a duty of care to others on the road, including pedestrians
- They breached this duty due to negligence, recklessness, or wrongdoing
- The breach of duty directly caused the injury
- The injury victim suffered damages from the injury
An experienced Dallas pedestrian accident attorney makes a compelling case to the appropriate insurance company to recover the maximum compensation available to the pedestrian.
Contact GreeningLaw to Schedule a Free Consultation with a Dallas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Your attorney from GreeningLaw has your best interests as their top priority throughout the process of your injury claim. We proactively assert your rights at every step, from investigation to obtaining a settlement or jury award for full and fair compensation. Contact our Dallas law office today so we can take prompt action on your behalf.