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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on August 5, 2015
A spokesman for the Austin Police Department vehicular homicide division has stated that people “just aren’t paying attention in general.” Sometimes it’s the pedestrian. However, sometimes it’s a distracted or drunk driver.
Local statistics show that most pedestrian accidents in Austin occur at night. APD statistics also indicate that about 50% of these pedestrian accidents are hit-and-runs. The exact cause of this dramatic rise in pedestrian accidents is unknown, but many point to Austin’s booming population, the lack of proper walkways and signs, and overall distracted driving as major culprits.
Pedestrians have the same right to compensation as they would if they were injured while driving or occupying a motor vehicle. The same rules of negligence apply as well. Many of these accidents occur when a vehicle jumps a curb. Others occur in parking lots. Even victims of a hit-and-run accident have available avenues of compensation for their injuries. Private persons, corporations, or municipalities can be held liable for poor lighting, traffic patterns or poorly marked crosswalks.
At TK Injury Lawyers we concentrate our practice in personal injury. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you’ll need an Austin pedestrian accident attorney with the extensive experience and proven trial skills necessary to effectively represent you against giant insurance companies.
The Austin pedestrian accident attorneys at TK Injury Lawyers will fully investigate every detail of your case in seeking compensation for your injuries. Contact us at 512-910-2000 to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Trent Kelly, who has more than 15 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney.
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