Houston Pedestrian Injuries Lawyer
In the big cities, small towns and rural areas of Texas, pedestrians share the roadways with motor vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles. A pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes in this country and a pedestrian is killed every 113 minutes, according to 2007 statistics released by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). That means that in 2007 alone, 70,000 pedestrians were injured and 4,654 pedestrians were killed. In Texas, 387 pedestrians -- 1 person every single day -- were killed.
Attorney Brad T. Wyly, founder of the Wyly Law Firm, P.C., in Houston, TX is committed to helping pedestrian accident victims or their survivors recover damages for the physical injuries and emotional pain they have experienced. Mr. Wyly is a compassionate advisor and an aggressive advocate who will work diligently to help you recover fair and just damages.
If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident anywhere in southeast Texas, including Houston/a>, Harris County, Beaumont, Baytown, Galveston and Pasadena, please contact us today at 713-574-7034 or via our online contact form for a free consultation. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
How Pedestrian Accidents Happen
The statistics released by the NHTSA reveal that pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime. However, there are certain trends in pedestrian accident statistics of which people should be aware, including:
- Alcohol was involved in 49% of pedestrian fatalities;
- 70% of pedestrian fatalities were male;
- 90% of pedestrian accidents occur in normal weather conditions; and
- 77% of pedestrian fatalities occur somewhere other than at an intersection.
How to Recover Damages for Pedestrian Accident Injuries
In order to recover damages for injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident, your pedestrian accident lawyer, must prove that someone else was legally responsible for your injuries. In most cases, you will allege that another person’s negligence caused your injuries, or your loved one’s fatality. Drivers who failed to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, for example, can be held liable for the injuries they cause.
An aggressive advocate who is well-respected by insurance companies and judges is important to your recovery. Brad Wyly has the experience, knowledge and reputation that you need to get the best possible recovery for your case. Mr. Wyly is a skilled negotiator and can often settle cases before trial. His willingness to go to trial to fight for fair and just rewards is part of the reason that he has a record of achieving favorable settlements.
Mr. Wyly will work with you personally when you contact the Wyly Law Firm. Contact us today at 713-574-7034 or via our online contact form for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pedestrian Accidents
How to Request a
Houston Accident Report
