Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on W. 7th Street in Austin, TX
Austin, TX — November 21, 2024, a man was injured following a car versus pedestrian accident at 11:19 p.m. on West 7th Street.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened off the corner of West 7th Street and Congress Avenue.
It appears that a 58-year-old man was on foot at the time. While in the roadway, a southbound Honda reportedly failed to yield at the light, and the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was seriously injured as a result.
Authorities claim that the driver was inattentive at the time of the accident. It's unclear if any other factors contributed to the collision.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
As straight-forward as these details may seem, there could be more to the story worth looking into. Perhaps this intersection needs improvements to make things safer for pedestrians. The driver may have been intoxicated and coming from a local bar. There may be evidence the victim needs that authorities neglect to look for, such as video from a nearby security camera or data from the driver's cell phone.
I've been handling serious accidents for over 30 years, and seemingly straight-forward accidents can give people a false sense of security. They assume everything will be open-and-shut, but then they encounter legal hurdles that require evidence or tools they don't have and that authorities never bothered considering.
That's why it can be crucial to be as thorough as possible after a serious accident. Doing so can be the difference between a victim reaching a subpar conclusion and a victim getting the resolution they deserve.
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