Pedestrian Injury

By the Numbers

In 2025, 694 people were killed while walking in Texas, and 68 percent of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries happened in the dark. Nearly 20 percent of those deaths happened in October and November alone, as the days grow shorter. (Texas Department of Transportation, October 2026)

Common Causes

• Drivers failing to yield in crosswalks

• Distracted, speeding, or impaired drivers

• Drivers backing up or turning without looking

• Poor lighting and missing sidewalks

• Hit-and-run drivers

Protecting Your Rights

• Get medical care right away, even if you feel fine. Some injuries show up days later.

• Call the police and make sure a crash report is made.

• Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries.

• Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses.

• Check for video from neighbors' Ring doorbells, nearby businesses, or other security cameras, and ask them to save it. Many systems record over video within days.

• Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company before you talk with a lawyer.

• Keep every bill, receipt, and record of missed work.

Holding Careless Drivers Accountable

We gather the crash report, look for video from nearby businesses and homes, find witnesses, and work with experts to reconstruct what happened. If the driver fled or has little insurance, we look at every other source of recovery, including your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

What Compensation Can Cover

Depending on the facts, a claim may include:

• Past and future medical expenses

• Lost wages and lost earning capacity

• Physical pain and mental anguish

• Physical impairment and disfigurement

Common Questions

What if the driver did not stop?

Report it to the police right away. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may help, and video and witnesses can sometimes identify the driver.

What if I was partly at fault?

Under Texas law, if you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you cannot recover. If your share is 50 percent or less, you can still recover, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

How long do I have to file a claim?

In Texas, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury, and some claims have shorter deadlines. Talk with a lawyer as soon as you can so the evidence and your deadlines are protected.

What if I was hit outside a crosswalk?

You may still have a claim. Texas law requires drivers to use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian anywhere on the roadway, to sound the horn when needed to prevent a collision, and to take extra precautions around children and anyone who appears confused or incapacitated. Where you were crossing can affect how fault is divided, which is why the evidence matters.

Does it cost anything to talk with you?

No. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation.