Pedestrian Accidents

Austin, Texas

Every pedestrian is responsible for their actions in relation to traffic conditions and traffic laws. For example, even if a light indicates that it is safe to cross the street, an oncoming vehicle will makes us think twice about crossing before we know that the driver has seen us and is going to stop. At Gonzales & Gonzales, we represent clients who have suffered serious injuries in Austin, Texas pedestrian accidents, regardless if they may be partially responsible for their accident.

Following a Pedestrian Accident

If you have been in a pedestrian accident, you should take the following actions as soon as possible:

• Record any injuries you have sustained
• Record everything you can remember about the accident
• Take photographs of your injuries and the scene of the accident before evidence disappears
• Record witness information including names, phone numbers and their account of the accident
• Notify responsible parties that you are filing an injury claim
• Make a note of all conversations you have had with anyone in relation to the accident
• Keep a record of any additional losses you have suffered as a result of your accident
• Schedule a legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer

Pedestrian Responsibility

In some cases, you may be partially responsible for your pedestrian accident. If this is the case, you are still entitled to file a claim against the other responsible parties. When determining your settlement, the percentage of fault that lies with you will be subtracted from your final settlement amount. For example, if your settlement equals $5,000 dollars awarded for damages, and you are found to be 50% responsible for your accident, then the total amount you will be awarded will be $2,500.

Damages You Can Recover

The injured party in a pedestrian accident can file for recovery of a number of damages including:

• past and future medical bills
• pain and suffering
• loss of wages

In the case of a wrongful death resulting from a pedestrian accident, the victim's family is entitled to all of the above damages, as well as full compensation for economical loss and loss of comfort and care from the deceased, if the victim was the major source of income for the family.

To learn more about pedestrian accidents or any other personal injury claims, please contact the respected and experienced legal team of Gonzales & Gonzales, personal injury attorneys representing clients in Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos and Lockhart, Texas and nationally.