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Pedestrian accident in Houston: Get an attorney

Pedestrian accident in Houston: Get an attorney

As a pedestrian walking on the busy streets of Houston, you are constantly dealing with unforeseen risks. If you ever end up in an accident because a driver was reckless or negligent, you should contemplate legal action. Texas is an at-fault state, and if you can prove that the vehicle driver was responsible for the mishap, you could claim compensation for your injuries.

Besides seeking medical attention for your injuries and informing the police, you should also consider calling a Houston personal injury attorney. In this post, we are sharing more on how an attorney can help.

Evaluating your personal injury claim

As the claimant filing a personal injury claim, the burden of proof is on you. In other words, you need to present evidence that the accident happened because of the alleged at-fault driver. For that, you need to gather information and determine the worth of your personal injury claim.

As you take the time to recover from your injury, your lawyer can help evaluate what the claim is worth. They will also investigate the pedestrian accident and find witnesses and details that can prove liability.

Representation in settlement negotiations

One of the key reasons why you need an attorney is to represent you in settlement negotiations. Keep in mind that insurance companies are not here to help you. In fact, they would do everything that they can to deny your claim or reduce what they pay for your damages.

Attorneys are skilled at negotiations and are capable of seeing through tactics that claim adjusters use. You can expect your attorney to discuss the settlement with your interests in mind.

Dealing with the paperwork

With any legal case involving an accident, there is considerable paperwork involved, and you need an attorney because you wouldn’t have the time for all that. Lawyers can also ensure that there are no unwanted mistakes in documents and evidence, as the insurance company and the other side will look for loopholes. They will also ensure that you are not harassed by the insurance team for a statement.

File a lawsuit

You have a deadline of two years to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit, counting from the date of the accident. If your case needs to be pursued in court, your lawyer will take care of the proceedings and secure you the best possible outcome.

Get an attorney so that you don’t have to deal with the consequences of a pedestrian accident alone.

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