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Pedestrian Fatalities & Wrongful Death Claims



While most people immediately think of hit and run accidents when talking about a pedestrian fatality, the truth is that pedestrians can be killed in all sorts of collisions involving vehicles on the roads in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), pedestrian death account for almost 90 percent of all non-motorist traffic deaths (the remaining 10 percent being mostly cyclists). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimate that approximately 4,749 pedestrians are killed in the US each year as a result of injuries caused by a vehicular collision.

As a board certified DFW personal injury and wrongful death attorney, I know that in almost all these cases, the accident is caused by a negligent motorist. The pedestrian, of course, has little chance of survival as the human body is no match for several tons of steel and severe injuries including blunt force trauma, amputation, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) frequently lead to death in some crashes.

Some of the more common causes of pedestrian accidents include driver inattention (distracted driving is an increasing problem in the age of smartphones), speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign or red light, or failure to yield right of way at a crosswalk. Drunk driving is also a leading cause of pedestrian deaths in Dallas-Fort Worth area auto accidents.

If someone you love is injured or killed as a result of someone else’s negligent while out walking, it is important that you are fully informed of your legal rights and responsibilities. You may be entitled to compensation. In a wrongful death case, there are several forms of compensation you may be entitled to. This includes a reimbursement of any medical expenses, doctor fees and hospital bills accrued as a result of injuries sustained in the accident, prior to your loved one passing. You may also be able to recover damages to cover funeral expenses, any loss of income to you household which the deceased may have contributed had they lived, as well as compensation for the pain and suffering endured by your loved one before they passed away.

Since every case is different, it is important that you consult with a board certified wrongful death lawyer who will be able to help you determine liable insurance policies which can be claimed against and help you determine the full and fair amount of compensation which you may be able to recover. Whilst we realize that no amount of money will be make things right, it is important to understand the significant financial consequences of losing someone in an unexpected accident, so it is always wise to seek legal counsel prior to dealing with the insurance adjustor(s) alone.

To speak with an attorney today, please call the Anderson Law Firm toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally in Ft. Worth at 817-294-1900.


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The Health Insurance Company Is Refusing To Pay My Deceased Loved One’s Hospital Bills
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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.


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