Were you injured in a pedestrian accident in Fort Worth, TX? An experienced Fort Worth pedestrian accident lawyer at Anderson Injury Lawyers can help you fight to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. Call our law office in Fort Worth, Texas, or our North Fort Worth Office at (817) 294-1900, or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation.
For more than 15 years, our law firm has been dedicated to fighting for accident victims. We’ve succeeded and recovered over $100 million for injured clients like you. Our founding attorney, Mark Anderson, has over 30 years of legal experience.
We have the skills and the resources to help you fight for the money you deserve.
Why Should I Hire Anderson Injury Lawyers After My Pedestrian Accident in Fort Worth?
While you may be entitled to compensation after an accident, the thought of a lengthy legal battle can be overwhelming. Our experienced personal injury lawyers in Fort Worth at Anderson Injury Lawyers can handle your case while you recover.
If you try to handle your claim on your own, you’re likely to recover much less than you deserve. We’ve helped clients recover substantial compensation for their accidents. Additionally, our attorneys have been recognized by reputable legal organizations, such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell.
Call our law office in Fort Worth, Texas, to schedule a free consultation.
How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents in Texas?
Between 2019 and 2023, pedestrian traffic fatalities increased by 22%. In 2023, even though pedestrians were involved in only 1% of traffic accidents in Texas, they accounted for 19 percent of all roadway deaths. Overall, there were 5,924 crashes involving pedestrians, resulting in 808 deaths. Another 1,457 people were seriously injured.
What Is My Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident Case Worth?
Putting a dollar value on physical and emotional injuries is a complicated process.
Our lawyers will examine many different factors, including:
- The nature of your injuries
- Your expected recovery time
- Whether you’ll suffer a permanent disability or long-term damage
- The cost of your medical treatment, rehab, and other costs
- Whether you’ll miss time at work and lose income because of the injury
- How the injury will impact your lifestyle, work, and quality of life
- Whether you contributed to the accident
- The nature of the at-fault party’s acts
Some of your losses will be fairly easy to value. Others can require the help of experienced experts and specialists. You can count on our lawyers to work tirelessly to determine what your case is worth. That way, you can rest assured that you’re walking away with every dollar you deserve.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Pedestrian Accident Victims in Texas?
Two broad categories of damages are available under Texas law: economic and non-economic.
Economic damages are those with a clear financial value, such as:
- Past and expected future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced future earning potential
- Rehabilitation
- Nursing care and in-home assistance
- Property damage
Non-economic damages are your personal losses. These losses may not have a clear financial value, but they can be equally important.
Examples include:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- Loss of consortium
In cases involving gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing, you may also be entitled to seek punitive damages to punish the at-fault party.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Fort Worth?
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. With our contingency fee structure, you do not have to pay any upfront or hourly fees to hire a lawyer. If we recover compensation on your behalf, you will owe us a percentage of your settlement or verdict. However, if we lose your case, you will not owe us anything for our services.
Can I Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for a Pedestrian Accident in Texas?
Not all accident cases are cut and dry. Multiple parties can share blame for the same accident. Pedestrians can also be held legally responsible for causing an accident. However, you won’t automatically lose your right to compensation if you’re being blamed.
Texas has modified comparative negligence laws. As long as a person is less than 51% responsible for causing an accident, they can recover compensation from the other parties who contributed to the accident. If you’re partially responsible for your accident, you will only take home a portion of your settlement or verdict.
Shared fault rules can lead to undesirable results. Our Fort Worth pedestrian accident attorneys know how to defend you if you’re being blamed for the crash.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Texas
Pedestrians are often the most vulnerable users on the road. Compared to passenger vehicle occupants, pedestrians are much more likely to suffer severe injuries.
Our lawyers will demand fair compensation for all of your injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Eye and facial injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Neck injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Concussions
- Crushing injuries
- Chest injuries
- Degloving injuries
- Back injuries
- Organ damage
- Severe burns
- Amputations and loss of limbs
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Our experienced lawyers in Fort Worth are here to stand up for you regardless of whether your injuries are relatively minor or life-threatening.
What Causes Most Pedestrian Accidents in Fort Worth, Texas?
There are many different factors that can contribute to a pedestrian accident. In the end, these accidents often occur because a driver fails to watch out for pedestrians.
Some of the most commonly reported causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Texting while driving
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk or intersection
- Failure to watch for pedestrians when backing up
- Driving too close to the shoulder
- Dangerous turns
- Inadequate lighting and poor visibility
- Malfunctioning traffic signals
- Lack of crosswalks and dedicated infrastructure, like sidewalks
- Poorly designed intersections
- Drunk driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Other traffic violations
TxDOT has also identified pedestrian traffic safety violations as a leading cause of pedestrian accidents in Fort Worth.
How Do I Prove Negligence After a Pedestrian Accident in Texas?
Most accident and injury claims are based on negligence. As the victim, it’s up to you to prove that someone else caused your accident.
There are four elements of a negligence claim:
- Duty of care: Every driver has a legal duty to obey traffic laws and exercise reasonable caution to keep others safe.
- Breach of duty: The at-fault party was careless, reckless, or otherwise failed to exercise due care.
- Causation: The careless, reckless, or wrongful act directly caused your accident.
- Damages: You suffered some type of injury because of the accident.
Our lawyers have the resources to conduct a thorough investigation.
We’ll locate and evaluate all available evidence, including:
- Accident reports
- Medical records
- Video surveillance footage
- Dashcam footage
- Eyewitness statements
- Cell phone records
- Data about conditions at the crash scene
- Opinions from accident reconstruction specialists
You can count on us to get to the bottom of things and prove what happened.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Pedestrian Accident in Texas?
Under Texas personal injury laws, victims typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Failure to take legal action before the deadline has serious consequences. You’ll likely lose your right to sue for damages entirely after the statute of limitations expires.
Our lawyers can ensure that you meet all applicable deadlines and put yourself in the best position to win your case.
Contact a Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Your future may seem uncertain if you or a loved one were injured while walking around Fort Worth. A Fort Worth pedestrian accident attorney can help you build a strong personal injury claim to recover fair compensation. Our experienced legal team has recovered over $100,000,000 in damages for clients. Call Anderson Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation.
Remember, we work on a contingency fee basis, so we never collect attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation for you. If you are in Dallas, contact our Dallas pedestrian accident lawyers.