Lubbock, TX (January 26, 2022) – A pedestrian accident reported on Saturday morning in the Lubbock area claimed one man’s life. At around 4:30 a.m., on January 22, emergency crews were requested on-site at an accident on Interstate 27.
Reports from the police show that 50-year-old Miguel Ramirez Jr was walking east in the 7500 block of Interstate 27. For unknown reasons, he was struck by a vehicle.
Ramirez sustained fatal injuries in the accident. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Miguel Ramirez Jr. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Pedestrian accidents in the state of Texas claim the lives of more than 700 people every year. These accidents come with no warning and have a lasting impact on families. Regrettably, the number of fatal pedestrian accidents increased roughly 8.5% between 2019 and 2020.
Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can be life-changing. Most likely, you will have to deal with towering financial consequences. You may no longer have a source of income that your family has grown to depend on. You may face towering medical expenses. You may have to cover tens of thousands of dollars in funeral costs. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, due to the negligence of another driver, you may have legal options available to help you move forward.
If your family has been impacted by a fatal collision, we are available to help you get the justice your family deserves. Our skilled legal team will review the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident and determine what options are available for you to move forward and get justice for your loved one. Seeking the guidance of a Lubbock wrongful death lawyer can help you get the justice and compensation you need and deserve.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Lubbock pedestrian accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have extensive experience helping grieving families get justice. Our law firm was established with the goal of helping people protect their legal rights. To date, we have remained committed to helping each client we work with obtain the outcome they expect for their legal claims.
Our team fights aggressively to ensure you are able to recover the compensation you need for medical expenses, lost earnings, loss of consortium, and various other economic and non-economic damages you face moving forward.
We firmly believe that no settlement or paycheck will ever be large enough to compensate you for the loss of a loved one. For this reason, we strongly emphasize the pursuit of justice. Our Texas personal injury lawyers are available any time to take your call. By reaching out to our team at 210-340-5550, we can schedule a free case evaluation to review the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident and determine the best options available to help you move forward.
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