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Lawyer for People Struck by Vehicles in Pedestrian Accidents in Euless

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People on foot may need to use the roads, but they can face serious dangers when drivers fail to act safely. When a person on foot is struck by a vehicle, they will not have any protective barriers, and they may suffer injuries that can be severe and life-threatening. The force of impact between a multi-ton vehicle and an unprotected human body can cause catastrophic harm, which may require extensive medical treatment and result in permanent disabilities. Pedestrian accident victims can address the harm they have suffered with the help of an attorney.

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we provide legal representation for people who have been injured in pedestrian accidents in Euless and other nearby communities. Our attorney understands the devastating impact these accidents have on victims and their families. Through his compassionate representation, victims can receive compensation that will ensure that they can access the medical care they need and rebuild their lives.

Where Pedestrian Accidents Can Occur in Euless

Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians can happen anywhere people walk near the roads. Certain locations can be especially risky for pedestrians due to traffic patterns or road designs. They include:

Crosswalks and Intersections

Marked crosswalks at intersections are intended to provide pedestrians with a safe way to cross streets. Drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks. Pedestrian accidents can occur when drivers fail to stop when required.

Accidents can occur when drivers make right turns at red lights and focus on traffic approaching from the left while failing to check for pedestrians crossing from the right. When making left turns, drivers may be watching for gaps in oncoming traffic and they may not notice pedestrians. Even at intersections with walk signals, pedestrians may be at risk of harm when drivers run red lights.

Parking Lots

Many parking lots experience constant traffic from both vehicles and pedestrians. Shoppers may walk to and from stores, and parents may be walking with children. Drivers may back out of parking spaces without checking for pedestrians walking behind their vehicles.

Residential Neighborhoods

Residential streets may seem safer due to lower speed limits, but pedestrian accidents can still occur. Children playing, people walking dogs, residents checking mailboxes, and families going for walks will all need to all share the roads with vehicles. Drivers who speed through residential areas or fail to watch for pedestrians may strike people on foot.

Pedestrian accidents can also occur in areas near schools during arrival and dismissal times. School zones have reduced speed limits during certain hours, but some drivers may ignore these restrictions, or they may fail to watch carefully for children near the road.

Areas Near Public Transportation

Pedestrians at bus stops and transit stations may be at risk of injury. People who are waiting for buses, boarding or exiting vehicles, and walking to or from bus stops may be struck by passing vehicles. Drivers may fail to yield to pedestrians who are crossing roads to reach bus stops, or they may pass stopped buses without paying attention to passengers who are crossing the street.

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How Driver Negligence Can Cause Pedestrian Accidents

The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are caused by negligent drivers who do not watch for and yield to pedestrians when required. Negligence leading to pedestrian accidents may include:

Excessive Speed

When driving at higher speeds, drivers will have less time to react when pedestrians enter their path. They will also need more time to slow down and stop. The force of impact increases with a vehicle's speed, making the injuries in pedestrian accidents more severe.

Drivers who exceed the speed limit or drive too fast in conditions such as rain or darkness can put people on foot at serious risk. Speeding will make it more difficult for drivers to notice pedestrians walking on the side of the road or stepping between parked cars.

Disobeying Traffic Signals

Traffic signs and signals can protect pedestrians by preventing drivers from proceeding through intersections when people are crossing the street. When drivers disobey the law by running red lights or stop signs, they may collide with pedestrians.

Distracted Driving

The use of electronic devices while driving is a factor in an increasing number of pedestrian accidents. In addition to making calls or sending text messages, drivers may be distracted by other activities that divert their attention from the road.

When drivers look down at their phones, adjust the navigation systems in their vehicles, eat and drink, apply makeup, or engage in other activities, they may fail to see pedestrians. Even a brief glance away from the road can result in a pedestrian accident.

Impaired Driving

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated is one of the most reckless forms of driver negligence. Alcohol and drugs can affect drivers in many ways, leading to impaired judgment, slower reaction times, reduced coordination, and blurred vision. Drunk drivers may fail to notice pedestrians, misjudge distances, or be unable to stop in time to avoid collisions. They may also be more likely to commit other traffic violations, such as speeding or running red lights.

Recovering Compensation After Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles will often require substantial medical treatment. They may lose income when they are unable to work due to their injuries. Catastrophic injuries can result in a reduced quality of life. Compensation for a pedestrian accident should address all of these losses.

Medical expenses may include costs for emergency transport, emergency room treatment, hospitalization, surgery, medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, assistive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers, home health care, and future medical treatment. Many pedestrian accident victims will require ongoing care for years or even a lifetime. All past and future medical expenses related to an accident should be covered by compensation.

A person may also be compensated for lost wages during their recovery. Compensation may address the income lost while they have been unable to work, as well as lost earning capacity due to disabilities resulting from their injuries. Economic experts can evaluate how a person's injuries will affect their lifetime earning potential.

Non-economic damages, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement, and physical impairment, can provide compensation for losses that do not have specific dollar values but will still affect victims' lives. These damages recognize that the harm from pedestrian accidents extends far beyond financial losses to affect their overall quality of life.

Contact Our Euless, TX Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

When dealing with the injuries suffered in a pedestrian accident caused by a negligent driver, a victim will need legal representation from an experienced lawyer. At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., provide dedicated legal help in these cases, working to hold negligent drivers accountable. Contact our Euless pedestrian accident injury attorney at 214-221-5800 to schedule a free consultation.

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