Richardson, TX Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Drivers need to stay constantly aware of their surroundings to avoid accidents. When drivers fall short of that responsibility, people get hurt—especially when pedestrians are involved. If you or somebody you love has been hit by a car, contact a Richardson, TX pedestrian accident lawyer for legal assistance.

Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. has decades of legal experience, and he has been certified as a personal injury trial lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We can help you investigate a pedestrian accident and seek full compensation from the driver at fault, factoring in all of your damages.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Richardson, Texas

Pedestrian accidents happen in an instant, but they rarely happen without a reason. In most cases, a driver made a choice, whether consciously or through inattention, that put someone on foot in serious danger. When that choice leads to an injury, the driver and potentially other parties can be held responsible. Typical causes of pedestrian accidents in Richardson include:

• Distracted driving: A driver who is looking at a phone, adjusting the radio, or otherwise not focused on the road can fail to see a pedestrian until it is too late.
• Impaired driving: Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, slow reaction time, and reduce a driver's awareness of people on foot near the roadway.
• Failure to yield: Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Ignoring that obligation, whether out of impatience or inattention, is one of the most frequent causes of pedestrian injuries.
• Speeding: Higher speeds reduce a driver's reaction time and dramatically increase the severity of injuries when a collision occurs.
• Running red lights or stop signs: A driver who blows through a traffic control device can strike a pedestrian who had every right to be crossing the street.

Pedestrians in Richardson cross busy intersections, navigate parking lots, and walk along roads where drivers are moving fast and not always paying attention. When a driver fails to share the road responsibly, the person on foot bears the full physical cost of that failure.

What Evidence Do You Need for a Pedestrian Accident Claim?

Building a strong pedestrian accident claim requires documenting what happened as thoroughly as possible. Useful evidence can include the police report, photographs of the scene, surveillance or traffic camera footage, dashcam video, witness statements, medical records, and records of lost wages.

Physical evidence from the scene, such as skid marks, debris, or the location of impact, can help reconstruct how the accident occurred. In some cases, an accident reconstruction expert can provide additional support for the claim.