Re: Got hit by a car

You should find a lawyer - now

Re: Got hit by a car

Unless the policeman SAW the accident, the report is not binding. There are duties both ways. Pedestrians need to keep a proper lookout, as do drivers. Were there witnesses? IF so, it is crucial to get their information as they can shed some light as to what happened. Due to the gravity of the situation, you should get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY. Most lawyers will review your case with you for free (my office included). I suggest you call one NOW and talk about your case in detail.

Re: Got hit by a car

Many times police reporte are wrong..we had a recent case of a van with 8 blacks being hit by a pickup driven by a young 22 white man..police held van at fault..our investigation showed pickup at fault..and you need a lawyer to investigate your case...

Re: Got hit by a car

Since parking lots are privately owned, the police officer may not have devoted much time to your report. Sometimes they refuse to even do reports for parking lot accidents. I agree with you that a pedestrian must be given the right-of-way in parking lots, but the standard that will be applied to both you and the driver is whether you used ordinary care, for example, were you watching where you were going, was the driver paying attention.

I'd like to help you. I am board certified in personal injury law and help clients all across Texas. Please write me to discuss this further.

Re: Got hit by a car

Truck/Pedestrian cases require the skills of an experienced personal injury attorney, especially since the police officer refused to establish fault. Please check out my credentials and then contact me to discuss your case further.

Re: Got hit by a car

It is important that you seek the services of an attorney that practices personal injury. This should be done while the facts are fresh. Hopefully, the attorney will be able to establish that you were not at fault and that the truck driver is solely responsible for what happened.

While it would have been helpful for the police officer to put fault on the truck driver, it is not uncommon for police reports to be wrong--he may not have done a complete investigation.

Again, I urge you to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Good luck,

Joe D. Gregory