Duncanville, TX Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Pedestrians face serious risks every time they walk near busy streets, cross intersections, or pass through parking lots. When a vehicle strikes a person who is on foot, the consequences are often catastrophic. Without the protection of a vehicle, pedestrians are vulnerable to severe and life-threatening injuries. In these cases, financial compensation can be critical to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the accident.

Recovering from a pedestrian accident often involves more than physical healing. Victims will need to address medical expenses, and they may experience financial losses due to an inability to work while recovering. They will need to navigate insurance claims, and they may struggle to address the legal concerns involved in their case. Fortunately, a skilled attorney can provide invaluable support while addressing these issues.

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we work with pedestrian accident victims to hold negligent drivers accountable. We will fight to maximize the compensation they can receive, ensuring that they will be able to move forward with their lives. Attorney Jerry Andrews has over 30 years of legal experience in personal injury cases, and he has been Board-Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He provides compassionate representation for injury victims, helping to secure the full compensation they deserve..

How Driver Negligence Can Put Pedestrians at Risk

Many pedestrian accidents occur because drivers fail to exercise proper care in areas where people are walking. Common forms of negligence that endanger pedestrians include:

• Failure to Yield: Drivers may ignore crosswalks, or they may refuse to give the right-of-way to pedestrians at intersections. This may lead them to strike pedestrians who are lawfully crossing the street.
• Distracted Driving: There are many distractions that can affect a driver's ability to pay attention to what is happening on the road. Making phone calls, checking text messages, or adjusting a car's systems may cause a driver to fail to notice a pedestrian in or near the roadway.
• Speeding: When drivers violate speed limits, they may not have enough time to slow down, or they may be unable to avoid a pedestrian who is crossing the road. Excessive speeds can also cause pedestrians to suffer more severe injuries in a collision.
• Disregarding Traffic Signals or Signs: Drivers may run red lights or ignore stop signs, causing them to strike pedestrians.
• Drunk or Drugged Driving: Intoxicated drivers are less likely to see pedestrians or be able to respond in time to avoid a collision.
• Turning Without Checking for Pedestrians: Drivers who make right or left turns at intersections may focus on oncoming traffic, and they may fail to notice people crossing the street.

Pedestrian accidents may occur in locations such as school zones, residential neighborhoods, busy intersections along Main Street or Camp Wisdom Road, and parking lots.