Austin Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

As Austin’s population grows, walking the city’s streets becomes more dangerous. If you’ve been struck by a negligent motorist while using the sidewalk or crossing the street, you could be suffering from catastrophic injuries and worrying about how you’ll pay all your medical bills.

Fortunately, an Austin pedestrian accident lawyer from Zinda Law Group can guide you through the legal process with patience and compassion. They’ll aim to wrap up your case as quickly as possible while also ensuring you get the highest amount of compensation possible for your medical expenses, employment-related losses, and other struggles.

How a Pedestrian Accident Attorney from Austin Can Help You

Pedestrian accident victims are often left in a difficult situation in which they must file a claim to make a full recovery but are unable to do so because their injuries and lack of legal knowledge prevent them from taking action. The good news is that an Austin personal injury lawyer can handle your entire case, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

When you work with a lawyer from our firm, they’ll take a number of actions to get the compensation you deserve. Here’s what our team can do to help you recuperate from your accident:

• Investigate your pedestrian accident
• Calculate how much your claim is worth
• Locate the at-fault party, if you were injured in a hit and run
• Prove that the offending party should be held liable for your losses
• Negotiate a settlement with the insurance company
• Take your case to court, if necessary
• Meet Texas’ filing deadline for civil suits

Fight for Your Compensation

Whether our pedestrian accident lawyers file a lawsuit with a court in Austin or pursue damages by filing an insurance claim, they’ll work hard to recover the following damages on your behalf:

• Current, ongoing, and future medical bills
• Lost wages
• Decreased earning ability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages, if applicable

Proving Liability After a Pedestrian Accident

To get the compensation you need to move forward after a pedestrian accident, an Austin attorney must prove that the offending driver should be held liable. “Liable” is a legal term used to describe the party that caused your accident and should be held responsible for your monetary losses and suffering. 

To prove liability, your lawyer must use evidence and testimony from their investigation to establish the following elements:

Duty of Care

When drivers get behind the wheel, they owe everyone around them a duty of care. When you owe a duty of care, you have a legal obligation to behave in a way that prevents others from getting hurt. Once a pedestrian accident lawyer from Austin has established that the driver owed you a duty of care, they’ll be one step closer to proving liability.

Breach

The second step in proving liability is showing that the offending driver breached the duty of care they owed you. Your attorney can use evidence from their investigation of the incident to show that the driver’s careless or negligent behavior constitutes a breach of duty. 

Examples of driving behaviors that exhibit a breach of duty include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Distracted driving
• Impaired driving
• Failure to stop at a stop sign or follow other right-of-way rules

Causation

Once our team has established that the driver failed to uphold a reasonable duty of care, they’ll need to show that the driver’s actions directly caused the accident you were injured in. One of our pedestrian accident lawyers from Austin can use testimony from witnesses, accident reconstructionist statements, and other forms of evidence to satisfy this element. 

Damages

The last step to prove liability involves showing that the accident caused you to suffer injuries and financial losses. To help your attorney complete this step, you’ll want to keep copies of your medical bills and any other records that document the expenses and monetary losses you’ve incurred due to the incident.

Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries We Can Help You Get Treatment for

When a pedestrian is struck with the full force of a moving vehicle, they can suffer injuries and even life-long conditions. At Zinda Law Group, we know how important it is that you get full compensation for the medical care expenses you incur during your recovery process.

That’s why our firm will fight for every last cent of compensation you need to cover treatment bills for any of the following injuries:

• Bone fractures
• Sprains
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Lacerations
• Contusions
• Dislocated joints
• Internal organ damage
• Pelvic injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Fractured ribs
• Facial fractures
• Dental injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Road rash

What to Do If You Have Been Involved in a Pedestrian Accident

While it’s true that your attorney will do most of the work required to recover a fair payment for your injuries and losses, there are several actions you can take immediately after an accident to help make the claims process go according to plan. Here’s what you should do:

Call Law Enforcement

Texas Transportation Code §550.062 requires law enforcement officers to submit a crash report if an accident involves injury, death, or damages over $1,000. Contacting the police after your pedestrian accident is a wise choice because an Austin lawyer can use the report the responding officers file as evidence for your claim.

Seek Medical Attention

Your health should be your first priority after an accident. If you believe you require emergency medical attention, skip the following steps and call an ambulance. If your injuries are mild, continue with the following steps but make sure you get checked out by a doctor afterward.

Document the Incident

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, evidence can get lost, damaged, or forgotten very easily. That’s why you’ll want to document the incident you were involved in immediately after it occurs. To do so, you can take photos of the vehicles, guard rails, signs, and other objects that were damaged in the accident.

Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Attorney

Once you’ve completed the steps listed above, you’ll want to hire an Austin pedestrian accident lawyer from Zinda Law Group. An attorney from our firm can guide you through the claims process, answer any questions or concerns you have, and ensure you have the best chance possible at winning your case.

Contact our firm today to meet with an experienced attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll schedule a meeting that fits your schedule so you can get started on your case and take the first step toward a life-changing payment.