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While there are many benefits of living in major cities, there are also some inherent dangers. In urban areas there are more high-speed streets and highways, not to mention traffic as thousands of people make their daily commutes in and out of the city. As a result, there are also more pedestrian accidents and fatalities. Austin, Texas is no stranger to pedestrian accidents. In 2019 alone, two out of every five people killed on city roads were pedestrians, according to Austin police data.
Just because these accidents are common, doesn’t mean pedestrians deserve to be injured. If you were harmed in a car accident or you lost someone you cared about, you deserve justice – justice that Chris Morrow Law, PLLC can help deliver. Our Austin pedestrian accident lawyer genuinely cares about the clients he serves throughout Texas and can get you both the treatment and compensation you need after being wrongfully injured.
Need help filing a pedestrian injury lawsuit? Fill out our online form or call (512) 520-8100 to meet with Chris Morrow. Our pedestrian injury lawyer offers legal services in both English and Spanish and are available 24/7 to answer your questions.
Chris Morrow is dedicated to helping members of our community recover after accidents and has a thorough understanding of our state’s laws. Texas has a series of laws to protect its pedestrians from car accidents, meaning any driver who violates these laws can be considered negligent. A main law is that all vehicles must yield the right of way to pedestrians at any crosswalk, both marked and unmarked. Unmarked crossings typically refer to any intersection, including those that don’t have painted crosswalk lines. According to Texas law, every corner in an intersection can be considered a crosswalk.
Drivers are expected to slow down and wait for pedestrians to cross safely, and ignorance of this rule can cause serious injuries. Vehicles are also expected to stop when pedestrians are approaching their half of the roadway.
Other pedestrian-related laws to know about in Texas include:
Unfortunately, many drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, whether it’s because they’re not paying attention, they’re impaired, or they’re driving too quickly to stop in time. Despite the fact that pedestrians are usually injured in the evening because of the darkness, drivers are still expected to exercise caution and keep an eye out for pedestrians in the road – this is known as a duty of care and any driver found in violation of this duty can be held liable for damages.
Each case is unique, and therefore there is no “typical” settlement amount for a pedestrian accident lawsuit. However, when determining a fair settlement the court will take into account the following:
If you aren’t sure what a fair settlement amount would be for your injuries, you can reach out to our pedestrian injury attorney today to discuss your accident in a free initial consultation.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
The majority of pedestrian accidents occur in high population areas including:
Ready to get started with your pedestrian accident claim? Call Chris Morrow to seek advice from an established pedestrian accident attorney in Austin at (512) 520-8100. We strive to ensure our clients are 100% recovered before we settle their cases.
Attorney Chris Morrow has the knowledge needed to defend you and your rights so you get the full amount of compensation you deserve. Contact our pedestrian accident lawyer in Austin today to get started with your pedestrian injury claim!
At Chris Morrow Law, we work for you and we won’t stop until you get the compensation you deserve.
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