Houston Pedstrian Injuries

In 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 4,700 pedestrian fatalities and another 70,000 injuries due to incidents involving pedestrians and vehicles. One pedestrian is killed in a traffic collision every 113 minutes and injured every 8 minutes.

Drivers are responsible for taking the necessary precautions to avoid traffic accidents; however, common driver errors are often the root cause of accidents. Some of these errors include:

• Disregarding a crosswalk;
• Disregarding traffic signals or road signs;
• Disregarding pedestrians already in the crosswalk;
• Driving under the influence;
• Not properly yielding to school buses.

Pedestrian accidents can be extremely severe. The most serious injuries result from pedestrians being thrown onto hoods, windshields or tops of vehicles. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you need representation from an experienced attorney who will protect your rights and help you get your medical bills paid, help with loss of income, and to work with insurance companies to make they compensate you for your pain and suffering.

Texas is one of the top three states with the greatest number of pedestrian deaths. The Houston pedestrian accident attorneys of the Wyly Law Firm are committed to helping the residents of greater the Houston area. As a personal injury firm, Wyly Law Firm attorneys understand the challenges facing personal injury victims. Our attorneys pride themselves on the personal services they provide to their clients.

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