San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Serving San Antonio Victims Injured in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians should be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of San Antonio without endangering themselves. Sadly, hundreds of people are killed and injured every year walking the sidewalks and crossways of the city.
Whether you’ve been injured by a vehicle or lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, you don’t have to wait for insurance for the compensation you deserve. Contact Thomas J. Henry Law to protect your rights and pursue payment for your suffering.
Determining Fault for San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
The injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident can have agonizing repercussions that last for years. Despite the pain and trauma of a pedestrian accident, questions may arise about fault. A driver may claim that you stepped into traffic or acted negligently.
That’s why you need an experienced San Antonio pedestrian accident lawyer to review your case. Thomas J. Henry Law offers aggressive representation for even the most challenging claims. If you or a loved one were injured by a vehicle in the city, let our team represent your interests.
Factors for Compensation in a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
If you are hit by a car as a pedestrian in San Antonio, you have the right to pursue compensation to cover the cost of your injuries, psychological trauma and other losses. You may also be entitled to compensation if a loved one dies due to a pedestrian accident.
To pursue damages, you must prove that a driver acted negligently. The San Antonio pedestrian accident attorneys at Thomas J. Henry Law work to hold the person behind the wheel responsible. We collect the evidence you need to determine fault so that you can pursue the monetary damages you’re entitled to.
Let’s review some factors that could impact your case.
Driver’s Negligence and Liability
Liability in a pedestrian accident means determining who is responsible for causing the incident. Texas uses a modified form of comparative negligence called proportionate responsibility. If a driver’s negligent actions caused an injury, even if the pedestrian is partially at fault, the pedestrian may be entitled to compensation.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents are negligent actions on the part of the driver, including:
- Inattention
- Failure to yield in a crosswalk
- Reversing a car without checking for pedestrians
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
Damages You May Be Entitled To
Victims of a pedestrian accident may be entitled to a few forms of damages under the Texas civil code. This includes economic damages, or accident-related financial losses such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Property damage
A negligent driver may also be responsible for non-economic losses like pain and suffering. Exemplary or punitive damages are sometimes awarded to punish the driver if they displayed excessive negligence.
Statute of Limitations
Texas code states that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Why Trust Thomas J. Henry Law
Thomas J. Henry Law is a nationally recognized personal injury practice. As the largest firm in the state, we have the resources to protect your rights and vigorously represent your interests in pedestrian accident cases. Our clients have a dedicated lawyer to represent their interests, and we have a team of over 200 attorneys. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer your questions.
Our expansive knowledge of establishing driver negligence can make all the difference in attaining a successful outcome for your case. Because we are a contingency fee-based law firm, you will not pay unless we win.
Contact a San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
Let our San Antonio pedestrian injury lawyers handle every aspect of your personal injury claim or wrongful death case. If you have questions or are ready to pursue action, reach out for a free case review. Call our San Antonio office at 210-874-2615.
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Your questions
answered
We have straight answers to difficult questions to help you make critical decisions, navigate legal process and help you get justice.
Following an accident, there are always more questions than answers. At Thomas J. Henry, we’re here to answer any questions you have about your injury case.
How Does the “No Win No Fee” Promise Work?
The Thomas J. Henry “No Win No Fee” promise works as part of a contingency fee agreement. Instead of receiving payments from clients, we recoup fees and expenses from the final settlement or verdict our clients receive.
This allows us to start working on your case as soon as you hire us, ensuring that your case is handled with the urgency it deserves. It also means you can focus on getting better rather than cutting us a check.
The percentage we collect may vary depending on the complexity of your case, but you will be kept informed so you know what we are collecting before your case is closed.
Even better, you owe us nothing if we don’t win your case! Because our fees are collected as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, we do not collect anything unless and until you get your recovery. This means there is no risk to hiring a qualified attorney to handle your case!
Do I Have to Pay to Speak with an Injury Attorney?
Thomas J. Henry Law offers free case reviews so that you can better understand your legal options. This means you pay nothing for your first consultation. Additionally, Thomas J. Henry Law works on a contingency fee basis meaning that if you do choose to hire us, you pay us nothing unless and until we win your case.
To learn more about what it takes to speak with an injury attorney about your claim here.
Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me Settle My Case?
Insurance companies will attempt to pay out as little as possible when resolving an injury claim. When an individual pursues compensation from an insurance company without the aid of an attorney, the insurance company may see the lack of representation as an opportunity to lowball the injured victim as there is no immediate risk of trial or legal recourse.
By hiring a competent attorney who has a reputation for achieving large verdicts in the courtroom, you are sending a message to the insurer. It will provide the insurance company with extra incentive to offer a fair settlement the first time.
If that first offer is not fair, an experienced personal attorney will have the resources and the knowledge to negotiate with the insurance company in pursuit of a better offer.
What is a Contingency Fee?
In a contingency fee arrangement, an attorney agrees to accept a fixed percentage of your recovery as payment. This means that if you win your case, your attorney will collect their fees and expenses from the money awarded to you. However, if you lose your case, your attorney will collect nothing.
Most lawyers prefer not to work on contingency cases for two reasons:
- There is a risk the firm will be paid nothing
- Any payment is delayed until money is collected from the opposing party
Generally, a lawyer who accepts contingency fee cases:
- Regularly represents clients who lack the financial resources to pay hourly attorney’s fees (as is often the case for personal injury victims).
- Is more selective about the cases they accept.
- Is very confident in their ability to win the cases they choose to handle.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
The cost associated with hiring a personal injury attorney and how payment is collected may vary from firm to firm. At Thomas J. Henry, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we don’t charge our clients a penny unless and until we win their case.
Working on a contingency fee basis allows clients access to resources and legal representation they might otherwise struggle to afford. The more serious a case is, the more money it costs to take to trial. This is because complex litigation tends to take longer to resolve and the entities involved fight harder.
This is especially true if your lawsuit is against a large company, as would be the case in a trucking accident or on-the-job injury. Such companies employ teams of lawyers and have seemingly unlimited financial resources. You need an attorney who has the same. Thomas J. Henry employs a team of more than 100 attorneys and has the money to fight your case out to the end.
Finally, by collecting any fees and expenses after a verdict or settlement is secured, Thomas J. Henry can help ensure his clients are able to focus on healing. “The client’s job is to heal. We will handle the rest,” says Thomas J. Henry.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
In Texas, a personal injury case is only worth what a jury is willing to award you. This is why you need an attorney who can not only prove the economic damages you have sustained due to your accident, but can also demonstrate the value of non-economic damages you may have sustained, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of consortium.
Learn more about how to estimate the value of your personal injury claim here.
Why
choose
us?
We help clients across the U.S. with all types of injury cases, including vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, product recalls, pharmaceutical cases, mass tort, and more.
Thomas J. Henry offers a “No Fee Promise.” We work on a contingency fee basis which means you do not pay our firm any fees unless and until we win your case. Learn more.
If you’ve been hurt, you may have a damaged vehicle or be unable to work. We can help get you a rental car if your vehicle is damaged and even advance money on qualified cases.
We are committed to your complete recovery. We will work with you to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment and support for your healing journey.
If you’ve been hurt, you may not be able to come into our offices to speak to an attorney. Don’t worry, we will come to you wherever you are – at home, work, or hospital.
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No matter the injury or the accident, if you or a loved one were harmed due to the negligence of an individual or company, Thomas J. Henry is here to assist you.
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