Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Injured in a car accident and not sure what to do next? Attorney Clark Harmonson can help. Clark literally wrote the book on Texas auto insurance claims. Find out what everyone should know before speaking with the adjuster or hiring an attorney, including what the insurance companies don’t want you to know about your rights AND 12 dirty tricks insurance adjusters use to wreck your claim.
From Injury to Recovery FAQ's to Help Start Your Journey
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If I am injured by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian, can I sue the driver?If a driver negligently hits and injures or kills a pedestrian, then the at-fault driver is responsible legally for the injuries and losses caused by the accident. Also, a pedestrian’s own automobile insurance provides certain protection to the pedestrian, including medical payments and personal injury protection, and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. This may leave…CONTINUE READING
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What damages are recoverable in pedestrian accident cases?Pedestrians injured by negligent drivers are entitled to recover all past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and all other legally recognizable harms and losses. If the negligent driver and their insurance company are not willing to fairly pay you in a settlement, a great lawyer from Harmonson…CONTINUE READING
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What if I was partially at fault for a pedestrian accident because I was outside the crosswalk?Proportionate responsibility laws determine the effect of your own potential partial fault in causing an accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility for causing an accident. In Texas, a person may not recover anything if he or she is more than 50% at fault for causing an accident. New Mexico has…CONTINUE READING
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What if one of my family members were injured by an uninsured/underinsured motorist as a pedestrian?If a loved one has been injured or killed by an uninsured or underinsured motorist then you may be facing not only physical recovery, grief, and an inability to work and make a living, but also financial struggles. When your pedestrian accident was the result of carelessness or negligence on the part of the driver,…CONTINUE READING
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Can a pedestrian be at fault in a car accident?While pedestrians most often have the right-of-way in traffic, this does not mean that a pedestrian cannot be considered at fault for an accident. While a pedestrian may be the most injured in an accident and have the most medical costs, that doesn't automatically relieve them of all fault. In New Mexico, fault is based…CONTINUE READING
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