Drivers have a responsibility to watch for pedestrians and give them the right of way. Far too often, they fail to heed safe driving practices that might prevent accidents. Injuries and fatalities frequently result from collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 70,000 pedestrian accidents occur every year across the nation, and nearly 5,000 of those are fatal.
New Mexico has had all too many of these cases, and Ms. Youngers has fought to not only get compensation for injured pedestrians, but to also remedy dangerous road conditions and signage to prevent future pedestrians from being run down on roadways, sidewalks and crosswalks.
Youngers Law provides caring and competent representation for pedestrians who are struck by cars, trucks or other vehicles. She also handles wrongful death cases for the families of victims involved in fatal accidents and holds wrongdoers accountable. She will work diligently to get you the financial recovery you need.
Attorney Joleen Youngers will provide honest advice in easily understandable terms, and you can expect her to listen earnestly to your concerns and explain the legal options available to you.
Numerous factors can contribute to pedestrian accidents. In most cases, the driver is at fault in some way. Rooting out the cause of the accident is critical to establishing your case.
Common types of negligent behavior on the part of the driver include:
The firm’s lawyer will closely examine all the elements of your case to build a strong foundation for achieving an outstanding result, whether through settlement or trial. She will draw on her astute legal analysis skills to uncover the unique favorable factors in every case.
She also represents workers involved in pedestrian accidents on the job.
To arrange a free consultation, call 505-820-0108 or 575-541-8000. You can also contact the firm online. Evening and weekend appointments are available by request.
Attorney Youngers and her staff handle motor vehicle accident cases on a contingent fee basis, and the firm advances costs. In simple terms, this means that you will pay nothing upfront. You will owe no attorney fees unless she obtains a financial recovery for you.