Pedestrian Accident Attorney Matching

Common causes of pedestrian crashes in Texas

The vast majority of pedestrian crashes are caused by driver negligence, not the pedestrian. TxDOT data consistently identifies these leading factors:

• Distracted driving — texting, phone use, or in-car technology
• Speeding — higher speed means less reaction time and far worse injuries
• Failure to yield at crosswalks and intersections
• Drunk or impaired driving — especially during nighttime hours
• Running red lights or stop signs
• Poor visibility — insufficient street lighting, bad weather

Texas pedestrian laws: who has the right of way?

Under the Texas Transportation Code, pedestrians have the right of way in marked crosswalks and at intersections where no traffic control signals are present. Key rules drivers must follow:

• Drivers must yield to pedestrians in any marked crosswalk (Tex. Transp. Code § 552.003)
• Drivers must yield to a pedestrian who has entered a crosswalk when the signal displays "walk"
• Drivers must exercise due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian regardless of where they are
• Pedestrians in a roadway outside a crosswalk must yield to vehicles — but driver negligence can still be proven

Texas comparative fault in pedestrian cases

Insurance adjusters routinely argue that a pedestrian was jaywalking, distracted, or wearing dark clothing to reduce — or eliminate — their payout. Under Texas's modified comparative fault rule (Chapter 33, CPRC), your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are assigned 51% or more, you recover nothing. The attorney we match you with gathers evidence to establish the driver's fault and minimize any blame shifted to you.

Injuries pedestrians suffer

With nothing between a pedestrian and the vehicle, injuries are typically catastrophic:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) — even at low vehicle speeds
• Spinal cord damage and partial or full paralysis
• Multiple fractures — legs, pelvis, arms, skull
• Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
• Severe soft tissue injuries and permanent scarring
• Wrongful death when injuries are fatal

Steps to take after being hit by a vehicle

If you or a loved one was struck, the actions taken immediately after the crash matter greatly:

• Call 911 — request police and emergency medical services
• Get the driver's name, license plate, insurance, and contact details
• Photograph the scene, vehicle, and any visible injuries
• Get contact information from all witnesses
• Accept emergency medical care — do not refuse treatment at the scene
• Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking to an attorney

Your rights as a pedestrian — including hit-and-run

You may recover compensation even if you were crossing outside a designated crosswalk. Hit-and-run victims may still recover through your own uninsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage — and Texas law requires UM/UIM to be offered on every auto policy. The attorney we match you with evaluates every coverage source and counters any attempt by the defense to shift blame onto you. Connecting is free and takes minutes.