Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrians and Accidents

According to the National Highway Transportation Association, about 5,000 pedestrians are killed and another 64,000 are injured in motor vehicle accidents every year in this country.  These accidents commonly occur in crosswalks, but can also happen in a parking lot, walking across a driveway, or even on a sidewalk.  The majority of these accidents are often caused by the following reasons:

• Inattentive or pre-occupied drivers
• A driver's failure to observe posted speed limits
• A driver's failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked cross walks
• Failure to follow traffic laws or controls
• Drunk driving

Anyone involved in a pedestrian accident very often suffers catastrophic injuries.  Due to the weight and speed of a vehicle, even a low speed impact can result in serious injuries.  The injuries stemming from a pedestrian accident can include:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Internal organ injuries
• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia
• Coma
• Fractured bones

When faced with these types of injuries, you may be affected for the rest of your life.  Long term medical treatment may be required, in addition to a lengthy recovery period.  Permanent damage may cause you to be unable to return to work.  If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, consult with the personal injury attorneys at the Malaise Law Firm to protect your rights.

Protecting Pedestrian Rights

The Malaise Law Firm understands the difficulties you may be facing following your pedestrian accident.  The emotional and physical pain can be devastating, affecting both you and your family.  In order to fully recover, you need a strong advocate working on your behalf to pursue all possible compensation for your injuries.  Our office has over 40 years experience in the Houston area, helping numerous clients with their personal injury claims.  Contact our office to schedule your free initial consultation and to find out how our caring and dedicated personal injury lawyers can help you.

Find out what your legal rights are when injured in a pedestrian accident by contacting the Malaise Law Firm in Houston.