Pedestrian Accidents
San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
What happens when a car hits a pedestrian? The injuries can be devastating, and such collisions can even result in a fatality.
You might think this is the most straightforward kind of personal injury case. After all, you were just walking. The person who hit you was navigating a 3000 pound machine. In reality, pedestrian plaintiffs or their families don’t always win personal injury or wrongful death suits.
Those that do sometimes find their awards reduced by a significant margin just because comparative negligence applies to pedestrians, too.
Defendants try to prove pedestrian plaintiffs are negligent all the time.
Like drivers, pedestrians are burdened with what’s called a “duty of care.” Like drivers, pedestrians should try to prevent accidents by obeying traffic signals, including Walk signs. They should follow traffic laws, like using cross walks.
Thus, the defendant may try to prove you violated traffic laws. They may also try to prove a lack of foreseeability on behalf of the defendant driver. If it was dark and you weren’t wearing lights or reflective clothing, then tried to cross, they might argue there was no way the driver could have foreseen a possible collision. Or they may try to prove you left the curb unexpectedly in a way no driver could have foreseen.
In short, the other party has defenses they can raise which can reduce their comparative negligence. In some cases, they may keep you from recovering at all.
If you’ve been hit by a commercial truck, they’ll fight even harder, even if you were standing on the sidewalk at the time of the accident.
This can be especially hard on loved ones, since these accidents are usually fatal. Listening to a trucking company engage in what feels like a smear campaign is never easy, but it’s important to stay the course. The right San Antonio car accident lawyer can help you defend your loved one’s memory against these kinds of attacks.
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We are a small firm that is big on service, proudly assisting clients throughout San Antonio, including Alamo Heights (78209), Stone Oak (78258), Downtown San Antonio (78205), and Southtown (78210). As your dedicated personal injury attorney, we remind ourselves to “treat our clients like we treat our family.” Let’s sit down and chat to see if we’re a fit for your needs. Even if we can’t help with your case, we’ll gladly point you in the right direction and get you back on the road to recovery. Call us today at (210) 404-HURT.
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If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else's negligence, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. At Eric Ramos Law, PLLC, our dedicated team is here to listen, answer your questions, and provide the legal guidance you need. If you’re seeking information about our personal injury practice areas in San Antonio or want to discuss your case with a San Antonio injury law firm you can trust, we encourage you to contact us today. Let us help you take the first step toward obtaining the compensation you deserve.
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