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One evening, a woman and her male cousin were walking to a local hamburger spot for dinner. To get there, they had to cross a busy highway. Sadly, her cousin was fatally hit by an oncoming vehicle.
A witness recalls hearing a loud boom and looking to see what caused the noise. At first, she didn’t notice anything, but then she looked again and saw a man get hit by two cars. However, the official police report told a different story, only noting the man was hit once by a single car.
This conflicting information left the man’s family unsure of what truly happened that night. To make the situation more confusing, the woman who witnessed the incident shared her account of the events from that night on TikTok, including watching the man get hit by two cars. The man’s family saw the woman’s TikTok video telling her story.
The new details from the witness about the fatal pedestrian incident raised serious questions about the accuracy of the police report and whether all vehicles involved in the man’s fatal injuries were identified. That’s why the family contacted our team of Texas personal injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm. Together with a partner firm, we were able to help the family get closure by uncovering the truth and securing justice to help them move forward.
How Did the Two Law Firms Help the Family in This Pedestrian Injury Case?
Losing a loved one in a car wreck involving a pedestrian is heartbreaking, and no family should have to face the situation alone. In partnership with our colleagues at another law firm, we worked to gather the available information and helped the family document what was known. We also conducted our own investigation and helped the family every step of the way.
Together, we worked to secure a life-changing result for this family in honor of their loved one.
What Do Families Need to Know About Dangerous Pedestrian Incidents?
No matter what the age of the victim is, pedestrian crashes can be life-altering for surviving family members, as in this case. While this tragic case involved an adult, many families don’t realize how common pedestrian injuries are for children. Kids are especially at risk because drivers may not expect a child to enter the roadway. And because children are smaller than adults, it’s harder for some drivers to see them.
These incidents frequently occur near schools, around busy intersections, and in neighborhoods and parking lots.
Car wrecks involving pedestrians are among the most devastating on Texas roads. In fact, 212 children were killed in these incidents in a single year, per a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A few other common injuries that our experienced team of child injury lawyers has seen pedestrians suffer in these incidents include:
- Broken bones
- Cuts, lacerations, and severe bruising
- Emotional trauma
- Internal injuries such as organ damage and internal bleeding
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
How Can The Button Law Firm Help Your Family Move Forward After an Incident Involving a Pedestrian?
If your child was seriously injured by a vehicle while walking, contact our team of compassionate and experienced child injury lawyers. With offices in Dallas, Houston, and Midland, we are ready to listen, fight for your family, and help your family move forward. Our lawyers at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Call us at 214-699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out a contact form for a free case evaluation.
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