Walking for fun and fitness to reach destinations within a community, is a health-conscious and eco-friendly option, but unprotected pedestrians are vulnerable to serious or catastrophic injuries in an accident with a metal vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more.
If you or a close family member suffered injuries or a fatality in a pedestrian accident in Laredo, you shouldn’t be left responsible for the consequences. These consequences are the “damages” available to you in a Texas pedestrian accident claim when a negligent driver or other party caused the accident. Call the pedestrian accident attorneys at Wawi Tijerina Law for skilled representation in your claim. Call our Laredo injury lawyers today at (956) 489-1300 to get started.
Why Choose Wawi Tijerina Law to Represent Your Laredo Pedestrian Accident Claim?
Laredo-native, Wawi Tijerina, not only dedicates her life to achieving justice and compensation for injury victims, but she’s also been a long-time public servant for underserved communities. For over 20 years, we’ve represented injury victims in Laredo with the following advantages:
- Free case consultations and contingency-based payment so we only take a fee after we settle or win your case
- A compassionate lead attorney who speaks openly and honestly to every client and takes a results-oriented approach with individualized strategies for each unique case
- We welcome our Spanish-speaking clients regardless of their migrant status and are familiar with WhatsApp translations to make legal documents easier for clients to interpret
Our legal team at the Law Office of Wawi Tijerina is ready to put their combined skills and resources behind your pedestrian accident claim while an attorney dedicated to your case takes action on your behalf.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Laredo
Pedestrians must follow traffic laws and avoid taking risks, but the vast majority of pedestrian accidents occur due to a driver’s negligent actions. Common causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Failure to yield the right of way at a crosswalk
- Intoxicated driving
- Reckless or aggressive driving
Less commonly pedestrian accidents may result from malfunctioning traffic signals, poorly planned roadways, or defective auto parts. An experienced car accident attorney investigates the accident to determine the liable party before making a compelling claim for the maximum available compensation from the liable party’s insurance through a settlement or lawsuit in court.
What Damages Can I Recover From a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Laredo?
According to the National Security Council, there were 9,188 pedestrian accident fatalities in 2022, the most recent data year. Because pedestrians are at great risk of serious or catastrophic injuries, damages are often substantial and sometimes long-term. Common damages claimed in pedestrian accident claims in Laredo include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care costs related to the injuries
- Lost wages
- Future income loss
- Lowered future earning capacity
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for other non-economic damages that might apply to your case such as scarring, traumatic limb loss, the loss of one of the senses, PTSD, or diminished quality of life due to disability
If a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident in Laredo, a wrongful death attorney from Wawi Tijerina Law is ready to represent your family with a pedestrian accident wrongful death claim.
Call the Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Wawi Tijerina Law
No one should take on a serious pedestrian accident claim without skilled representation. Under the state’s comparison negligence insurance laws, a pedestrian accident victim in Laredo must prove the at-fault driver’s liability with compelling evidence. Contact our Laredo pedestrian accident attorneys at Wawi Tijerina Law for the experience you want and the results you need for the serious damages in a pedestrian accident claim. Call us today at (956) 489-1300 to schedule your free consultation.