Beaumont Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrians are quite vulnerable as they make their way across streets and down sidewalks. Without the protective shell of a car or any kind of protective gear, they potentially face serious injury and death even if they are hit at a low speed. Fortunately, Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyers can hold negligent and reckless drivers accountable for the pedestrian injuries they cause.

Why Choose Us?

Relentless in Our Pursuit of Damages

When you choose Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, you get:

• A free case review
• A direct line to your legal team
• Legal services tailored to your circumstances
• Representation by leading pedestrian accident lawyers serving the Beaumont area.

Our main objective for every case is to make our clients as whole as possible through the recovery of maximum compensation. We truly understand the dire need they have for financial resources and work relentlessly to get them paid promptly.

Contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law to seek representation for the losses you have suffered in a pedestrian accident. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer in Beaumont is ready to listen. Call (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 now.

Accountability for Pedestrian Accidents

As a pedestrian, you have the right to hold someone accountable for damages if they have harmed you negligently or unlawfully. Damages provide you with compensation for a variety of losses and harm stemming from the accident.

Medical Treatment

Medical treatment in pedestrian accident cases can be extensive and typically requires significant financial resources. Injured pedestrians are entitled to full coverage of their medical necessities, from hospital stays to prescription medication and physical therapy.

Lost Wages

Injured pedestrians who are no longer able to engage in gainful employment can pursue compensation for the money they would have earned if not for their accident.

Associated Expenses and Costs

Pedestrian injuries lead to various expenses that eat away at victims’ finances. These include:

• Gas and other travel expenses related to medical treatment
• Home care workers to complete chores around the house
• Medical devices and equipment, such as wheelchairs and monitoring devices.

When a pedestrian is killed, the family of the decedent can pursue compensation for expenses related to the funeral and burial.

Intangible Losses

Intangible losses refer to the psychological and emotional setbacks caused by an accident, such as pain and suffering, mental and emotional anguish, and loss of companionship and consortium. When calculating these losses, parties to these actions often use a formula to assign each loss a dollar value. In most cases, the seriousness of the injury is the most important factor when it comes to quantifying the value of intangible losses.

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages do not often come into play in pedestrian accident cases because punitive damages require a showing of gross negligence or malice. A motorist who fails to yield to a crossing pedestrian during a right turn would not likely face punitive damages. However, a motorist who intentionally plows into a crowd of pedestrians would.

Building a Case for Damages

Most pedestrian accident cases require a showing of negligence. Negligence in this context typically occurs when a motorist injures a pedestrian while engaging in unsafe behavior, such as:

• Distracted driving, such as texting or talking on a cellphone
• Failing to come to a complete stop behind crosswalk lines
• Speeding
• Failing to yield to a pedestrian during a right or left turn
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Driving while intoxicated
• Driving while fatigued.

Your Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyer will seek hard evidence to show that one or more of these or other actions caused your accident. In pedestrian accident cases in Beaumont, evidence may take the form of:

• Traffic and surveillance cam footage
• Cellphone and dashcam footage
• Witness statements
• Accident reconstruction data
• Medical examination results
• Expert testimony
• Police and accident reports.

Your version of the accident will also serve as evidence, as will your account of the post-accident impacts on your life.

Texas Pedestrian Laws

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable in many traffic situations, but they do not always have the right-of-way. For example, if a traffic light is red for a pedestrian, they do not have the right-of-way. That said, motor vehicles are still required to take reasonable action to avoid striking a pedestrian, even if the pedestrian does not have the right-of-way.

Consider a pedestrian waiting on a red light to cross. If they decide to cross and a car appears and hits them, the pedestrian will be at fault, but the driver may also be liable. If an investigation of the accident reveals that the driver had enough time to reasonably avoid the pedestrian, the driver could be held liable for the accident.

A few basic rules relating to pedestrians include:

• Pedestrians at crosswalks have the right-of-way, whether the crosswalk is marked or not.
• Drivers must yield to pedestrians while driving into driveways or alleys.
• Drivers may not pass vehicles that have stopped or slowed for a pedestrian.
• Pedestrians must yield to vehicles when there are no marked or unmarked crosswalks.

Overall, Texas law places a high degree of responsibility on drivers during pedestrian encounters simply because pedestrians are so much more vulnerable than drivers. When a motorist fails to take the proper care and injures or kills a pedestrian, Texas law also provides an avenue for the victims and their families to get justice for their losses.

Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law is on your side from the day we take your case. Let us handle the details so you can recover. 

Frequently Asked Questions

We have answered common pedestrian accident questions below. For more information, please contact our office. 

What is the statute of limitations to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Texas?

If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you typically have two years from the date of the accident to take legal action. (*However, always speak directly to an attorney to learn the exact deadlines that apply to your potential claims.) After two years have passed, your right to be compensated goes away unless you have filed a lawsuit, which tolls the statute of limitations.

Minors who are victims of pedestrian accidents have an exception to the statute of limitations. When a minor is harmed, the clock does not start ticking until they reach the age of majority in Texas, which is 18. Once 18, the injured person (now an adult) has two years to take legal action for compensation.

Do I really need a Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyer to represent me?

Yes. If you require substantial compensation for your losses, you will benefit from having an experienced Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyer. Insurance companies fight tooth and nail to pay claimants less than they deserve for their injuries. Doing so helps them reap vast profits each year.

An experienced Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyer uses experience, skill, and the law to hold insurance companies accountable for what they owe. In other words, your Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyer will fight to ensure that you get paid the amount you deserve.

What if I am partially to blame for my pedestrian accident?

If you have been in a pedestrian accident and have some responsibility for the crash, you can still seek compensation for your injuries if the other party to the crash is more than 50% responsible. However, your compensation will be reduced to match your degree of fault.

For example, if you are awarded $100,000 but are found to be 30% at fault, your compensation will be reduced by 30%, or $30,000.

How long does a pedestrian accident claim take?

Once a Beaumont pedestrian accident lawyer with our firm starts working on your case, you could see a settlement within a few months or longer. Some cases take a year or more. How long your claim ultimately takes depends on the skill and experience of your pedestrian accident lawyer in Beaumont, the seriousness of your injuries, and the strength of the evidence.

What are common injuries caused by pedestrian accidents?

Pedestrians face all manner of serious injuries in pedestrian accidents because they are largely unprotected from impacts. Common serious injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord, neck, and back injuries
• Broken and fractured bones
• Amputations
• Dismemberment
• Organ damage and internal injuries
• Burns and road rash
• Lacerations.

Pedestrians also regularly face psychological and emotional trauma after pedestrian accidents, leading to conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Call us anytime to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer serving the Beaumont community, and neighboring areas of the Golden Triangle. We are ready to listen and answer any further questions you have.

Speak With a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Beaumont Today

Start Your Journey Toward Compensation

Motor vehicle operators must be careful at all times, especially when pedestrians are around. Even a minor mistake, such as failing to yield, can be fatal for a pedestrian. If you have been injured while out for a walk, you are strongly encouraged to seek legal counsel and representation to get the compensation payout you truly deserve.

Speak with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law and learn how we can help you get the compensation you need. Call (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a complimentary consultation and case review today.