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Were you struck by a vehicle while walking and have questions about these 3 pedestrian accident facts? Read this article, then call our Texas lawyers today.
1) Choosing a Pedestrian Accident Attorney
There are four things you should consider when hiring a pedestrian accident attorney to handle your case. The first thing to look at is if they are a personal injury lawyer. They only handle personal injury cases, not divorces, bankruptcies, or criminal defense. Second, they should be a trial lawyer. This means that the lawyer will go to court with you and fight to get a verdict when the insurance company is not being fair. The personal injury trial lawyer should also be board-certified. This means that they have been recognized by the state as having specialized knowledge and expertise in their area of law. Only 3% of the lawyers in this state have board-certification in personal injury. Lastly, they should be able to talk to you about the successes and the results they’ve had in handling those types of cases. If you have any questions, please feel free to call my office.
2) Pedestrian Accident Injury Claims
I had a young man come in the other day who was involved in a pedestrian accident. He wanted to know how this accident is different than any other type of accident. One of the ways that they’re different is the injuries are going to be much more severe. You don’t have a car to protect you. They’re also very different because the jury may automatically blame the pedestrian for not being careful. That’s why it’s important to hire lawyer experienced in handling these types of cases to make sure that your rights are properly protected. An experienced attorney will make sure that any investigation that needs to be done gets done, and not only done but done immediately. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
3) Pedestrian Accident Settlement Timeline
A pedestrian injury claim in Texas, on average, can take up to 18 months to settle. However, it depends on the severity of the injury and how quickly you heal. If the insurance company is willing to offer a fair settlement, the case may resolve in under a year. If they’re not willing to be reasonable with their offers, then we would have to file suit. We’ll also have to see how fast the court can give us a trial date. Those are the factors that are involved. Every personal injury case has those factors that need to be dealt with. If you have questions regarding those factors, please give us a call.
Were you or a loved one struck by a vehicle while walking and have questions about these 3 pedestrian accident facts?
Contact our experienced Texas pedestrian accident attorneys at the Law Firm of Ricardo A. Garcia today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
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