Hurst Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrian accidents can result in life-altering damages or even death, and the negligent drivers who cause these collisions should be held accountable. In the state of Texas, injured pedestrians have a right to file a personal injury claim against the driver at fault, but this process is not always straightforward, especially when the driver's insurance company tries to shift the blame. If you were hurt in one of these accidents, call a Hurst, Texas pedestrian accident attorney today.

Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. is certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which means he is highly qualified to take on a variety of cases, including pedestrian accident claims. Our firm can stand up for your rights and work toward full compensation on your behalf.

How Do You Determine Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?

Determining fault in a pedestrian accident starts with the traffic rules that applied at the moment of impact. Texas law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pedestrians who cross outside a crosswalk generally must yield to vehicles. These rules offer a starting point, but the full picture usually depends on the evidence gathered after the wreck. Factors that can help establish fault include:

• Crosswalk and signal location: Whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk and whether the walk signal was on can show who had the right of way.
• Driver conduct: Speeding, running a red light, turning without looking, or using a phone while driving can point to driver negligence.
• Visibility and lighting: Streetlights, weather, and the time of day can affect whether a driver should have seen the pedestrian.
• Video footage: Traffic cameras, business security systems, and doorbell cameras may capture the moments before the collision.
• Witness statements: People nearby can often describe what they saw before memories fade.

Drivers and insurers sometimes argue that the pedestrian stepped into the road without warning. A pedestrian who shares some blame may still recover compensation as long as his or her share of fault is 50 percent or less.

What Compensation Is Available in a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Texas?

Compensation in a Texas pedestrian accident claim is meant to cover the harm caused by the driver's negligence. A person on foot has nothing between his or her body and a moving vehicle. Pedestrian wrecks often cause broken legs and hips, head trauma, internal bleeding, and spinal injuries.

Economic damages cover losses with a clear dollar amount. These can include hospital bills, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, and wages lost during recovery. When injuries prevent a person from returning to the same job, reduced future earnings can also be part of the claim.

Non-economic damages address harm that is harder to measure. Chronic pain, emotional distress, scarring, and the loss of activities you once enjoyed can all be considered in your claim. When a pedestrian dies, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim.