Texas Car Accident Injury Attorney
Texas Car Accident Injury Attorney
Everyone knows that you should look in both directions when you cross the street as a pedestrian. This commonsense rule is ingrained into many people at an early age and not likely something that you are likely to forget. So, when you cross at a crosswalk, look both directions, and are still hit by a car that comes out of nowhere, what can you do? What steps should you take after receiving medical attention? Even if you are hesitant about the idea of taking legal action against the driver that hit you, it is important to explore your legal options with a car accident lawyer Houston, TX residents trust. The experienced team at John K. Zaid & Associates offers a no-risk, no-obligation consultation process that allows you to ask questions before you commit to any plan of action that uniquely suits your needs at this time. No matter what the circumstances surrounding your accident are, trust that exploring your options with an experienced Texas car accident injury attorney will allow you to make an informed decision about your next steps.
Are motorists always at fault in pedestrian accidents?
The answer is “not always.” That said, when a pedestrian crosses the road at a crosswalk, in a parking lot, or in some other location, the person driving the car is usually the one who is found at fault. Our Texas car accident injury attorney team will do everything in our power to look into the different laws and regulations where the accident occurred and see what kind of laws the driver may have violated when they hit you with their car. Typically, in these pedestrian-car accident cases, we find that the driver is the one who should have yielded the right of way to the pedestrian, not the other way around.
In some cases, the pedestrian may be partially at fault for the accident as well. For example, a pedestrian who crosses on red while their face is buried in an electronic device may be found to be partially at fault if an accident occurs. When this is the case, it does not mean that you will not receive any compensation. However, you may only receive a percentage of the compensation (if a judge deems the driver of the car to be 80% at fault for the accident, you may only receive 80% of the compensation you would have received had the driver been found to be totally at fault).
How can I receive compensation for my injuries?
When you are fighting for compensation after being injured by a car, you may be wondering about the different strategies for financial recovery. You can typically file a lawsuit against the driver and/or file an insurance claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance. Our Texas car accident injury attorney team can help you by showing that the driver was driving in a way that was negligent and thus caused your injuries. We can gather evidence for this by:
- Taking pictures of the scene of the accident
- Speaking with witnesses
- Getting medical documentation of your injuries
- Getting the police report from the accident
You don’t have to go through this time in your life alone. Please reach out today to explore your options. If you choose to take legal action, we’ll handle the legal “heavy lifting” while you focus on your recovery.
