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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents in Dallas-Fort Worth


If you have been injured as a pedestrian or bicyclist in Dallas-Fort Worth then it is important that you consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following the accident. Immediate attention is often required in traffic wrecks involving people either walking or riding a bicycle so witnesses can be interviewed and evidence collected, as the injured party often did not see the actual cause of the accident. A board certified personal injury lawyer is able to fight for your legal right to compensation for your medical bills, loss of wages and the very real pain and suffering caused by the at fault motorist's negligence.

Whenever a pedestrian is hit in a crosswalk by a distracted driver or when a car collides with a bicyclist the injuries are inevitably going to be devastating. Many accidents involving pedestrians become wrongful death cases against the driver who caused the crash. If you are lucky enough to survive, it is highly likely that you will sustain serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries and extensive medical treatment. The exposed human body has no chance against a two ton hunk of metal. Common injuries include broken bones, loss of limb, spinal injuries and paralysis.



Hiring a PI and wrongful death lawyer is essential. The long terms effects of serious injuries or loss of life can have huge financial implications for your family including past and future doctor and hospital bills, loss of income, pain, suffering and the loss of life. These are all very real concepts and Texas State Law gives you the right to pursue compensation from the at fault driver's insurance company. Since an unexpected tragedy can have long-lasting effects and unpaid medical bills are the number one cause of bankruptcy in America, it is essential that you have an experienced lawyer looking out for your best interests. Mark Anderson has been fighting for injured pedestrians, bicyclists and their families in Dallas-Fort Worth since 1991.


What a Dallas-Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do For You
Between weather conditions, road conditions, visibility, equipment and vehicle involvement, bike accidents are usually quite complicated affairs. Police reports often don't relate all of the facts and tend to oversimplify the case. As a cyclist, it's vital that you have a thorough investigation conducted as quickly as possible after your accident to ensure the facts are recorded properly.

If you hire the personal injury attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm we will ensure a proper investigation takes place. The sooner you contact us the better to allow our in-house investigator to take photos of the bike crash site as soon as possible after the accident. The investigator also needs to interview any available witnesses to get a fully accurate, reliable and impartial view of what happened to cause your bicycle wreck. We also have the means of retaining expert witnesses to assist in reconstructing the bike accident and testifying to the liability in your bike accident case if necessary.



Pedestrian and Cyclist Injury and Fatality Statistics
More than any type of motor-vehicle accident injury, pedestrian and bicyclist injuries can be catastrophic. Pedestrians have zero protection from the fast-moving, steel death-cages that are motor-vehicles. People and bicycles don't have enough momentum to help them minimize the impact from a car or truck. Whether on a bike or walking, pedestrians can easily be thrown or dragged and the fatality rates from such crashes are disproportionately high.

In 2009, 4,092 pedestrians were killed in collisions involving motorized vehicles according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A further 59,000 were injured, equaling one pedestrian being injured nearly every nine minutes. A preliminary report by the Governors Highway Safety Administration shows that the situation remained unimproved in 2010 and that Texas had the third highest pedestrian fatality rate in the nation.

Pedestrian injuries affect every age group from very young children and babies right up to our oldest citizens. Although the majority of pedestrian injuries and fatalities occur in urban areas, unexpected collisions can occur anywhere.

Bicycle Riders And Pedestrians Have Rights
Avid bicyclists take to the road some rain or shine. They understand the hazards of sharing the roads with cars and trucks and most cyclists have had some experience of another vehicle speeding past a little too close for comfort. Too often drivers have little regard for people on bicycles. It's this negligence which can result in a tragedy - and it's completely unacceptable. Even a simple accident such as a passenger in a parked car suddenly opening their door can cause serious injuries to a passing bicycle rider.

Pedestrians are also exposed to a high risk of danger each time they cross the street or even walk down the sidewalk because an out-of-control car is not necessarily going to stay in its lane. For your safety, always follow pedestrian crossing laws. Cross with the right of way, and cross in crosswalks-where people expect to see you. Also, teach kids to stay out of the street since 23 percent of all pedestrian injuries involve children. And, if you're injured in spite of your precautions, consult an experienced pedestrian accident attorney to help you fight for compensation.

It is vital to know your rights as a pedestrian. If you were within your rights and still the victim of a pedestrian accident, there's no question that the person who hit you is liable for the accident and should pay to the full extent of the law. However, determining your rights as a pedestrian can be tricky. Consulting an experienced personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and help determine what recovery you are eligible to receive is very important.



Why You Need A Personal Injury Lawyer
Both pedestrians and cyclists face huge financial obligations if they are lucky enough to survive being hit by a car or truck. In the event that they were not so lucky, the financial implications will be transferred to their family. In either case, those affected have a legal right to seek compensation from the party legally determined to be responsible for the accident.

In the event of a non-fatal crash, the medical bills can quickly mount up:

  • $1,200 for an ambulance
  • $8,000 for emergency room admission, diagnostic tests, treatment, and prescriptions
  • $36,000 for emergency spinal-fusion surgery
  • $50,000 for hospital admission for five days following the accident
  • $27,000 for additional spinal fusion surgery
  • $12,000 in follow-ups and consultations with specialists and medical doctors
  • $6,000 for in-home nursing assistance for one month following release from the hospital
  • $14,400 for physical therapy, 3 times per week, for 16 weeks
Before you know it, your medical bills can add up to a quarter of a million dollars. And that's not even considering any additional surgeries or future medical care in the event that you receive a permanent impairment. It also doesn't take into consideration the cost in lost wages you'll rack-up if you have to miss work while you're injured and recovering. This is all recoverable with the help of an experienced accident attorney. You've suffered enough. If the accident wasn't your fault, why should you live with this financial burden for the foreseeable future?

Don't get stuck drowning in massive medical bills - consult a knowledgeable injury and wrongful death lawyer to help you get your bills paid, as well as compensation for the immense pain and suffering you'll go through. Here at the Anderson Law Firm we offer free no obligation consultations to injured pedestrians and their families. Contact us online or call toll free at 800-354-MARK (6275). Alternatively, you can call us locally at 817-294-1900 in Fort Worth or 214-327-8000 in Dallas. Mark Anderson wrote the book 15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case and we offer a complimentary copy to anyone who requests it.

The Anderson Law Firm has the experience and resources to launch a full investigation into your accident case, and determine to what extent you are eligible to make a recovery. Please don't try to take on the insurance adjustor alone. Attorney Mark Anderson has been fighting for his clients' rights since 1991 and knows the tricks that they play. It is important that you fully understand your legal rights in order to make an informed opinion.


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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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