Like other large cities, San Antonio sees its fair share of pedestrian accidents. These devastating incidents can occur due to negligent acts such as distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield. The consequences of these accidents can be life-altering for the victims and their families.

When the unthinkable happens, hiring a qualified San Antonio pedestrian accident lawyer can increase your chances of obtaining a fair settlement. At Zinda Law Group, we have a proven track record of success in pedestrian accident claims and are ready to put our experience and skills to work in your case.

If you or a loved one have been hit by a car, contact us today for a free consultation.

Compensation We’ve Recovered for Pedestrian Accident Victims and Their Families

If you or a loved one has been hit by a car, our San Antonio personal injury attorneys are here to help you pursue a fair settlement or court award for your injuries and related damages.

Our team has secured many favorable outcomes in personal injury and wrongful death claims involving pedestrians, including:

$1,210,000 for a victim with severe injuries.
$1,250,000 for the family after a fatal accident.
$7,723,000 for the family in another wrongful death case.

Please understand that the damages you can recover in a pedestrian accident case will depend on the severity of your injuries and the circumstances of the incident. A San Antonio pedestrian accident attorney can assess your damages and help you pursue a fair settlement or jury verdict.

John (Jack) Zinda

Founder / CEO

Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.

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Available Damages After a Pedestrian Accident

After being injured as a pedestrian in San Antonio, you may qualify for the following damages:

Medical bills: Getting hit by a car can lead to hefty bills for emergency room visits, hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and other necessary medical care. Fortunately, all of this is compensable in a personal injury case. You may also pursue compensation for future medical expenses if your injuries are long-lasting.
Lost wages: If the accident causes you to miss work or prevents you from returning to your previous job, you could pursue damages for lost income or earning capacity.
Property damage: If your clothing, phone, or other personal items were destroyed in the accident, you could pursue the cost of replacing these items.
Pain and suffering: Serious accidents often result in physical pain and emotional trauma. The pain and suffering category includes both the physical and emotional effects of the incident.
Scarring and disfigurement: If the incident has caused permanent scarring or disfigurement, you may be eligible to recover damages for the impact on your self-esteem.
Permanent disability: Pedestrian accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering medical conditions that impact daily life.
Punitive damages: In cases involving egregious negligence or intentional wrongdoing, the court may award you punitive damages to punish the defendant.

If your loved one passed away due to catastrophic injuries caused by another’s negligence, we could represent you in a wrongful death case. While nothing could even begin to make up for your loss, you could recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship.

Neil Solomon

Partner

Real results matter. We do not get paid unless we win your case.

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The Insurance Company Is Not on Your Side

After a pedestrian accident, the negligent driver’s insurance company may pressure you to accept a lowball settlement and could use something you say to deny your personal injury claim. Our experienced attorneys know the tactics insurers use to avoid paying out and will work to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf.

When making a claim with the negligent party’s insurance company, stick with the facts and avoid discussing fault. Never provide a recorded statement without consulting a San Antonio pedestrian accident lawyer first.

Hiring an attorney can protect your right to pursue fair compensation for your damages.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers are here to help you understand the full value of your case, advise you on your next steps, and pursue the compensation you deserve. If the insurance company refuses to offer a favorable settlement, we can take your case to court and fight for justice there.

Jason Aldridge

Attorney

Standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ready to answer in your time of need.

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We don’t Get Paid Unless We Get You Compensation

At Zinda Law Group, we believe everyone should have access to quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we handle personal injury and wrongful death cases based on a contingency fee agreement.

With our contingency fee arrangement, our payment is contingent on the successful outcome of your case. In other words, we only get paid if we secure compensation for you. You won’t owe us anything for our legal services if we don’t win your case.

This approach allows us to represent injured pedestrians and their families without adding any additional financial burden during an already challenging time. It also aligns our interests with yours, as we are highly motivated to fight for the maximum compensation in your case.

Cole Gumm

Attorney

We are here to ensure you won’t have to face this difficult time alone.

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The Statute of Limitations in a Texas Pedestrian Injury Case

The time limit for filing a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Texas is generally two years from the incident date, as outlined in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Barring unique circumstances, you will lose your right to seek compensation if you fail to file within the allowable time frame.

Two years might seem like plenty of time, but it’s best to take action now for a few reasons. For one thing, building a solid case takes time, and waiting too long can make it harder for your attorney to collect and preserve key evidence.

During your initial consultation with us, we can tell you exactly how much time you have left and explain our strategy for pursuing compensation in your case.

A San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Attorney Could Represent You

If you or someone you love has been hit by a motor vehicle, a pedestrian accident lawyer in San Antonio, TX, could represent you. The dedicated team at Zinda Law Group is available to evaluate your case and explain your legal options.

Our law firm serves all of Texas along with many other states, and we have the large law firm resources to handle complex pedestrian accident cases. Don’t face the aftermath of an accident alone. Instead, allow us to handle the legalities while you focus on other things.

Jason Aldridge

Attorney

We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of cases across the country.

Available 24 / 7|Free Consultation

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Although car crashes and pedestrian accidents are different situations, they share a lot of the same causes. Some common factors that cause pedestrian accidents to happen include:

Distracted driving
Speeding or the general failure to abide by roadway laws
Failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk
Weather conditions
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Common Pedestrian Accident Claims

Just as there are multiple causes of pedestrian accidents, there are many different types of pedestrian accidents as well. The following is a list of some of the common claims that arise from pedestrian accidents:

Getting Hit By A Car Or Other Vehicle In A Crosswalk

Under Texas law, drivers are required to yield to the right of way of pedestrians who are using crosswalks. However, distracted drivers sometimes fail to check the crosswalks while other drivers purposely don’t yield to pedestrians because they think cars should have the right of way. Every pedestrian has an inherent expectation that motorists will stop for them when walking on a crosswalk, but the reality is that some drivers ignore the rules, fail to stop, and cause serious accidents and injuries.

Getting Hit By A Car Or Other Vehicle On A Sidewalk

Often times drivers make a choice to speed, unlawfully pass other drivers on the road shoulder, or just don’t pay attention to where they are going. In these cases, drivers can end up losing sight of the marked road and can hit pedestrians who are safely traveling along sidewalks. This is less common than getting hit while walking in a crosswalk, but it certainly can and has happened in San Antonio roadways.

Children Getting Hit By A Car Or Other Vehicle

Children are especially vulnerable to the dangers of being hit by a car, a bicycle, or any type of motor vehicle. Children love to outside play near the street, but, unfortunately, this makes them more susceptible to getting hit if a driver is not paying close attention or doesn’t have time to yield. It is important to keep a close eye on your children while they are playing outside and to educate them about the importance of pedestrian safety. San Antonio programs such as Vision Zero mentioned above are trying to tackle issues like this by educating children and parents on proper safety protocol and how to avoid putting yourself or your children in harm’s way.

How to File a Claim

1. Call the Police

It is crucial that you contact the police as soon as possible and as soon as you are able. The police are able to file an official report on the accident, which can be very helpful later on when filing a personal injury claim.

2. Seek Medical Attention

After suffering an accident, the most important thing to do is to seek medical attention. Knowing what your injuries are and a treatment plan is an essential part of being able to file a claim. Without a medical professional’s evaluation of your injuries, it is hard to quantify your damages.

3. Call an Attorney

If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, the best way to make sure you are being treated fairly is to hire an experienced attorney. Our San Antonio pedestrian accident lawyers at Zinda Law Group have the experience to assist you and may be able to help.

4. Investigation

Once you speak with and hire an attorney, they may help you by launching an investigation into your claim in order to determine what happened. This investigation will include reviewing the police report, looking at your medical records, and speaking with any witnesses or anyone who has any information about the incident. The purpose of the investigation is to determine who is at fault and what amount of damages you should seek.

5. Settlement Negotiations

After investigating your claim and determining what damages are appropriate, your attorney may reach out to the responsible party’s attorney and/or insurance to ask for the agreed-upon amount of compensation. The responsible party will usually respond with a settlement offer. Settlement offers are an attempt to resolve the dispute and compensate the injured party without having to proceed to an actual trial. Sometimes that settlement offer is substantially close to what you asked for, and sometimes it isn’t. Your attorney may advise you on whether to accept the offer or negotiate further. If in the end, you choose not to accept any of the responsible party’s offers, you may decide to proceed to a trial.

Compensation

If you or someone you know has become the victim of a pedestrian accident, you may be able to seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are calculated using your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and other financial burdens that arose due to the accident. Non-economic damages are based on pain and suffering. Calculating pain and suffering is not an exact science, but often it is determined by multiplying your economic damages by a number that represents the severity of your suffering.

Some states also allow for the possibility of punitive damages. Punitive damages are meant to punish the liable party for conduct that is particularly egregious in the hopes that it will deter others from acting similarly.

Punitive damages are allowed in Texas if the injured party can show that they are entitled to actual economic and -non-economic damages and that there is some type of extreme degree of recklessness, fraud, or cruelty involved. A simple act of negligence will not suffice. The burden is on the injured party to show at trial why punitive damages are appropriate in their case.

Statute of Limitations

Each state places a time limit on your ability to file a personal injury claim. Texas law mandates that you file a claim for compensation in a personal injury case within two years of the date of the accident. In the event that a pedestrian accident resulted in death, you will also have two years to file the claim. However, rather than having two years from the date of the accident, you will have two years from the date the death was discovered to be a result of the accident.

If you fail to abide by the statute of limitations and wait too long, you may lose your ability to seek compensation.

Get Help From Zinda Law Group Today!

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you should not hesitate to file a personal injury claim today. The attorneys at Zinda Law Group fight for their clients and have experience handling pedestrian accidents.

Call today at 512 246 2224 for a free consultation. If we don’t reach a favorable result in your case, you will not owe us anything!

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