El Paso Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Were you recently injured in a pedestrian accident in El Paso, TX? You could have a case to seek compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and more. Our El Paso pedestrian accident lawyers at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers can help you every step of the way. Call us at (915) 591-1000 to learn about how we can help you.

Our El Paso pedestrian accident lawyers have over 43 years of experience practicing law, and our personal injury law firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients. We also have a 99% success rate in obtaining compensation in our cases. We’ve been helping personal injury victims recover the compensation they need after pedestrian accidents, car accident claims, truck accident cases, El Paso wrongful death, construction accident claim, pedestrian injuries, and other types of accidents since 2010.

Contact our law offices at your convenience to get started with forming an attorney-client relationship. We offer a free initial consultation to review your case’s facts and provide you with more information on how we can help.

How Can Mission Personal Injury Lawyers Help Me After a Pedestrian Accident?

How Can Mission Personal Injury Lawyers Help Me After a Pedestrian Accident?

A pedestrian accident can be devastating for you and your family members. You could be in a difficult financial position, with mounting medical bills and lost wages from missing work. There might also be an insurance company bombarding you with information. And all of that is on top of your mental, emotional, and physical pain and suffering. 

You shouldn’t – and don’t – have to worry about how you’ll be made whole for this harm you’ve suffered on top of everything else. The El Paso personal injury attorneys with Mission Personal Injury Lawyers can handle your case for compensation while you recover from your injury. Our award-winning attorneys and law firm have received accolades such as Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and Best of the Bar by credible legal entities. If you hire Mission Personal Injury Lawyers to represent you, our legal team will help by:

  • Investigating to collect evidence in support of your case and to uncover the extent of your damages
  • Represent your interests while negotiating with the other party in your pedestrian accident case
  • Bringing your case to court and trial if circumstances call for it
  • Hiring experts to bolster your case and testify on your behalf
  • Apprising you of your legal options throughout your case’s progress

And much more. For more information, reach out to us today in El Paso, Texas, for a completely free, no-obligation consultation.

How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents in El Paso, TX?

Statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation indicate that pedestrian accidents are increasing in the State of Texas. In 2021, there were 824 pedestrian fatalities in the state. This is a 15.24% increase from the year prior. 

This data set from TxDOT shows a total of 5,366 crashes involving pedestrians in the state in 2021. That averages out to roughly 14 pedestrian accidents per day in Texas. Sadly, TxDOT also notes in the above link that there was not a single day in 2021 without a death.

A pedestrian accident can happen to anyone in El Paso and the rest of Texas. Our El Paso pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to step up for you to ensure the at-fault party does not get away with their actions. Call today to set up your free consultation.

How Valuable Is My El Paso Pedestrian Accident Case?

We can’t provide you with an accurate assessment of your case’s value without speaking with you and learning about the circumstances of your accident. However, some factors generally influence the value of most pedestrian accident cases in El Paso. These factors include but are not limited to the following:

  • The type and severity of the injuries you’ve suffered
  • How much of the blame you share for the accident
  • The terms of any applicable insurance policies
  • How many parties there are involved in the case
  • Whether you are expected to make a full recovery from your injuries

These are just a few of the relevant factors that determine a case’s value. But in general, your case will be worth more the larger impact it has had on your life. During your free consultation, we can provide you with a more personalized answer on how much your case could be worth.

What Damages Are Available After a Pedestrian Accident in El Paso?

Victims of pedestrian accidents in El Paso can pursue compensatory damages, economic and non-economic, as well as punitive damages. 

Economic damages compensate you for the financial consequences and losses you’ve incurred due to your pedestrian accident. Lost wages, medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and diminished earning capacity are all examples you can claim.

On the other hand, there are also consequences of your accident that might not be so easy to convert into a dollar value. These are known as non-economic damages. Examples include depression, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and disfigurement.

Though they are reserved for cases where the defendant’s conduct was particularly egregious, punitive damages can be awarded in El Paso pedestrian accident cases. When awarded, punitive damages punish the at-fault party and deter others from behaving similarly.

What Happens if I’m Being Blamed After My Pedestrian Accident in El Paso?

It will usually be the case that the other side will try to blame you after your El Paso pedestrian accident. Texas has adopted a modified comparative negligence standard with a 51% rule. That means you can still receive compensation if you are to blame for your accident but only up to a point.

To illustrate, suppose you are assigned 40% of the blame for your accident, but you are also given $1 million in compensation. You would then receive the full amount minus your percentage of fault, or $600,000. But Texas law would mandate that if you were found 51% or more at fault, your financial award would drop to nothing.

Comparative fault is one reason why hiring an El Paso pedestrian accident lawyer is likely in your best interest. An attorney can protect you from false allegations that you’re to blame for your accident and can ensure your best case is put forth.

How Do I Prove Negligence in an El Paso Pedestrian Accident Case?

Generally speaking, you’ll have to prove that the at-fault party was negligent in order to receive compensation for your injuries after a pedestrian accident in El Paso. Negligence means something like “carelessness” and occurs when someone causes harm to another person by violating a duty of care. There are four legal elements in a negligence case:

  • Duty of Care. You must prove that the other party owed you a duty of care given the circumstances, such as when drivers have a duty of care to obey traffic lights.
  • Breach of Duty. Once duty is established, you’ll have to prove that the other person’s conduct violated that duty. For example, running a red light.
  • Causation. There are two types of causation you must prove: factual and proximate.
  • Damages. Finally, you must demonstrate that the defendant’s behavior caused you harm.

Establishing each of these elements is not always easy. In virtually every pedestrian accident case, one or more of these elements will be at issue. With a 99% success rate in obtaining compensation for our clients, our El Paso pedestrian accident attorneys know what it takes to prove a negligence cause of action.

How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit After My Pedestrian Accident in Texas?

The State of Texas has published a statute of limitations, which sets forth the deadlines by which lawsuits must be filed. A court will not hear your case if you file your lawsuit after the deadline.

For most personal injury cases – including pedestrian accident cases – the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury. However, this has complications, such as when the person you intend to sue flees the state. In that instance, you could have additional time. There is also additional time to file suit if the injured person is “under a legal disability.” In those cases, the two-year time limit will not start until that disability is alleviated.

Reach out to us as soon as possible if you are unsure if you can still file a lawsuit in your case. This is a determination we can probably make during your free initial consultation. Contact our El Paso law office today for legal advice.

Reach Out for a Free Consultation With Our El Paso Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Our El Paso pedestrian accident lawyers are here for you after an incident. We have a stellar track record of success and are highly experienced in helping personal injury victims get back on their feet after an accident.

Put your best foot forward and reach out to one of our lawyers in El Paso, Texas, today for a free consultation regarding your pedestrian injury claim. There’s no obligation to hire us afterward, and we work on a contingency fee basis. 

With a contingency fee, you’ll only pay us a percentage of the financial award we obtain for you. You’ll pay nothing upfront to have us represent you and help you obtain compensation for all of your pedestrian accident injuries.

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