According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2019, there were 656 fatal pedestrian accidents, and 1,831 possible injury accidents involving pedestrians. Pedestrians are at risk when drivers are negligent, careless, or aggressive. The lack of protection between these wayfarers and motor vehicles often makes pedestrian accidents that much more devastating. Such accidents can cause minor to severe injuries, fractures, catastrophic injuries, or sometimes death.
If you or a loved one were hurt in a pedestrian accident caused by another person's recklessness, you may be entitled to recover damages. As an experienced Texas personal injury attorney, I can fight passionately to protect your rights and help you pursue fair financial compensation to cover medical bills, future medical treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, or loss. My firm proudly serves victims of pedestrian accidents in Houston, South Houston, Friendswood, Pasadena, Texas, and the surrounding communities.
Seeking compensation after a Texas pedestrian accident requires determining the at-fault party. Texas is a "fault" state, and under this system, the at-fault party will pay for injuries, damages, and other liability. To recover damages, you must prove that:
Texas drivers owe a duty of care to other road users, including drivers, pedestrians, pedalcyclists, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. Pursuant to the Texas Transportation Code Sec. 552.008, drivers are expected to:
Drivers who fail to exercise due care and cause a pedestrian accident may be found negligent and held liable.
Under Texas Transportation Code Sec. 552, pedestrians have the following responsibilities when on or near a roadway:
Texas uses a modified form of comparative negligence. This system limits a victim's ability to recover damages if found partially at fault for an accident. Also referred to as the 51% bar, this rule says if you were found to be over 50% responsible for the accident, you may not receive compensation.
Damages that may be available for Texas pedestrian accident victims include:
Pedestrian accidents can have a huge, long-term impact on all aspects of your life, including your financial, physical, and emotional health. But, you don't have to go through it alone. Retaining a knowledgeable Texas personal injury attorney immediately is crucial to protect your rights and for proper guidance.
I am committed to offering outstanding legal services and strong representation in personal injury and pedestrian accident-related matters. As your legal counsel, I can help you with the following:
Also, I can provide the compassionate representation and advocacy you need in your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. I will fight vigorously to protect your rights, represent your best interest, and ensure that the responsible party is held liable.
If you or your family member were involved in a negligent pedestrian accident, you may seek fair compensation. Contact my law firm today to schedule a free one-on-one case assessment. I will review your case, fight to protect your rights, and help you recover your rightful compensation. I'm proud to represent clients across Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas of South Houston, Friendswood, and Pasadena. Call my law firm today to speak with a knowledgeable Texas personal injury attorney.