How Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers Helps With Your Bedford Pedestrian Accident Claim
A Bedford pedestrian accident lawyer proves what the driver did wrong and pursues every source of compensation while you recover. People on foot have no protection in a collision, so injuries are often severe. Insurance companies still look for ways to blame the pedestrian.
When you hire us, we:
- Investigate the scene, including crosswalks, signals, lighting, and sight lines
- Look for traffic, business, and dashcam video before it is erased
- Identify every responsible party, including drivers, businesses, and government agencies
- Find all insurance that applies, including your own PIP and uninsured motorist coverage
- Document your injuries and long-term needs
- Negotiate with insurers and file suit if needed
Our Bedford personal injury attorneys work from our office on Plaza Parkway and represent pedestrians hurt in Bedford, Hurst, Euless, and across Northeast Tarrant County.
What Causes Most Pedestrian Accidents in Bedford?
Most pedestrian accidents happen because a driver was negligent. Pedestrians and motorists in Bedford both have a duty to use caution and obey traffic laws, but the driver controls the heavier, faster machine. Common causes include:
- Distracted driving, especially texting
- Failing to yield at crosswalks and intersections
- Speeding through neighborhoods and school zones
- Turning right on red without checking for people crossing
- Backing out of driveways and parking lots without looking
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Poor lighting, missing crosswalks, or broken sidewalks
Busy corridors like Airport Freeway, State Highway 121, Bedford Road, and Harwood Road combine heavy traffic with shopping centers and parking lots where people walk.
How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents in Texas?
Pedestrian crashes are common across Texas, and many happen in urban areas like Bedford and other Tarrant County cities. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, at least 5,366 pedestrian accidents were reported statewide in 2021:
- 914 pedestrians were killed
- 1,713 pedestrians were seriously injured
- 2,983 pedestrians had moderate or minor injuries
Who Is Liable for a Pedestrian Accident in Bedford?
The driver who hit you is usually responsible, but other parties can share the blame. Possible defendants include:
- The driver, and their employer if they were working
- A business whose parking lot or driveway was unsafe
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer, if a defect contributed
- A city or state agency responsible for a dangerous road, signal, or sidewalk
Claims against a government entity fall under the Texas Tort Claims Act, which limits claims and requires written notice, generally within six months.
To prove liability, we show the driver owed you a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injuries. Evidence can include the police report, video, witness statements, vehicle damage, and medical records.
Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Partly to Blame?
Yes, if you were 50% or less at fault. Texas uses modified comparative fault. If you are assigned 10% of the blame, your award is reduced by 10%. If you are more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing.
Insurers often argue that a pedestrian was jaywalking, wearing dark clothing, or looking at a phone. We push back on those claims, because every percentage point of fault reduces what you receive.
What Is My Bedford Pedestrian Injury Claim Worth?
The value of a pedestrian claim depends on how badly you were hurt and how the injuries change your life. We consider:
- The severity of your injuries and whether they are permanent
- Medical bills so far and future care
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Your share of fault, if any
- The insurance available
Economic damages cover medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover pain, suffering, disfigurement, and physical impairment. Texas allows exemplary damages in limited cases, such as gross negligence.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrian injuries are often serious because nothing absorbs the impact. We often see:
- Broken bones, especially legs, hips, and pelvis
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Internal injuries
- Road rash, scarring, and amputations
- Catastrophic injuries
Seek medical care right away, even if you feel able to walk. If a family member was killed, see our Bedford wrongful death lawyer page.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Pedestrian Accident in Texas?
You generally have two years from the date of the accident, or from a family member’s death, to file a lawsuit. If a government entity is involved, a shorter notice deadline applies first, so contact a lawyer early.
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Bedford Pedestrian Accident FAQs
How much does a pedestrian accident lawyer cost in Bedford?
Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles pedestrian accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront, and you don't owe attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. The fee is a percentage of the recovery agreed in writing before we start, and our fee will never exceed your recovery.
Can I recover compensation if I wasn't in a crosswalk?
Possibly. Crossing outside a crosswalk can be used to assign you some fault, but drivers still must use reasonable care to avoid hitting people. Under Texas comparative fault, you can recover if you were 50% or less at fault, with your award reduced by your share. We work to show what the driver did wrong.
Whose insurance pays when a pedestrian is hit by a car?
The at-fault driver's liability insurance is usually the main source. If you have auto insurance, your own personal injury protection (PIP) can pay medical bills and part of your lost income regardless of fault, and your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can apply if the driver had too little insurance or fled.
What if the driver who hit me drove away?
Call 911 and give police every detail you remember about the vehicle. If the driver is never found, your uninsured motorist coverage may pay for your injuries, often even when you were walking. We also look for nearby business and traffic cameras that may identify the driver.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Texas?
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, or two years from the date of death in a wrongful death case. If a city road, sidewalk, or vehicle was involved, written notice can be due within six months or less.
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