Have You Experienced a Pedestrian Accident Due to Driver
Negligence and Need Help?

Call the Personal Injury Attorneys at The Law Offices of Tim O’Hare
972-960-0000 or Toll-Free 888-960-0020

Over 110,000 pedestrian accidents occur every year in the United States and almost 60,000 pedestrians are killed. People of all ages are affected by these staggering statistics, but school-age children and the elderly are the most vulnerable and most likely to experience a pedestrian accidents. In fact, 41% of the pedestrian accidents that result in fatalities nationwide occur between 3:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon.

Motor vehicle operators have a responsibility to adhere to the laws of the road and to drive in a safe and observant manner at all times in order to prevent pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are injured and killed every day due to driver negligence.

Common Contributing Factors of Pedestrian Accidents Resulting from Driver Negligence

• An inattentive or pre-occupied driver.
• A driver's failure to observe posted speed limits.
• A driver's failure to yield the right of way to pedestrians at marked crosswalks.
• A driver negligently turning at an intersection.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 Common Contributing Factors of Pedestrian Accidents Resulting from Pedestrian Negligence

• Pedestrians who ignore the "walk" signal at an intersection.
• Pedestrians who enter a stream of traffic and disrupt the flow.
• Pedestrians who fail to use marked crosswalks.
• Pedestrians who "dart out" in front of a vehicle.
• Impaired pedestrians.

Be aware! Regularly, the driver's insurance company and their lawyers will try to blame YOU for the accident by claiming that your negligence caused the accident. You need an aggressive personal injury attorney on your side to ensure your rights are protected.

What to Do If You Have Been Involved in a Pedestrian Accident

• Call the police immediately.
• Do not leave the scene of the accident before help arrives.
• Gather names and telephone numbers of any witnesses.
• DO NOT make any statements to the driver or his/her insurance company.
• Call a qualified and experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact The Law Offices of Tim O'Hare for a free initial consultation with an experienced Dallas personal injury attorney. Call us at 972-960-0000 or Toll-Free at 888-960-0020.