Texas Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
The driver blames you when all you did was cross a street.
If you’re hit as a pedestrian, the case becomes serious.
You walking out in the street with nothing between you and the vehicle puts you on the serious end of injuries: broken bones, head injuries. Your recovery could take months, if not years.
Fighting for fault becomes difficult when the driver’s insurer claims you “came out of nowhere.” In Texas, being more than half at fault could end your claim, but thankfully Texas law cares about evidence over anything else.
If you’re hit, how much do you make?
Your injuries, the bills that pile up after the accident, and the coverage you currently pay for can give you an idea of what your payout would look like.
Every case is different, and the figures above are general illustrations, not a promise about your case. Your recovery can be higher or lower depending on the specific facts. In Texas, being more than 50% at fault can prevent any recovery. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
How we calculate your payout
You deserve a fair settlement. We’ve narrowed what that entails down to four buckets.
After your accident, every medical bill paid and whatever future treatment you’ll end up paying for gets accounted for in your total recovery.
Being in a hospital bed will take you out of work. We document what you were making at your job and what you were projected to make for the years to come, adding that lost income to your settlement.
When something catastrophic happens like being hit as a pedestrian, your life could change entirely. We try to understand how that impact has affected you and factor that into your total recovery.
In the state of Texas, blame is based on percentage. If you’re under 50% fault, then you’ll recover; adversely, if you’re over, then recovery becomes difficult.
The rules we follow to map out your case.
When you get hit while walking in the street, understanding what your rights are will help you map out your success in the claim.
Partly at fault does not mean no case. Under the Texas 51% rule, being partly to blame usually trims a claim rather than ending it.
Two-year rule
When you’re hit, you have two years after the crash to file suit in the state of Texas, unless government vehicles are involved. That changes things, as you need to send an additional notice to the appropriate agency within six months. Evidence can fade quickly, so stay on top of it.
The 51% rule
After your accident, Texas courts will be looking at the modified comparative fault, which basically means that whoever has more than 50% blame will not be happy. The fight is for that 1%, and you want to be on the lower end of that fight.
Right of way
Whether you were responsible to yield while crossing the street or the driver was, the whole story of who’s at fault stretches beyond crossing outside a crosswalk.
Exemplary damages
If the driver who hit you was intoxicated or driving recklessly, Texas will add exemplary damages on top of your other compensation, though it must be proven by clear evidence.
If you’re on foot, the good news is the law is on your side.
You’re the most exposed on the road compared to vehicles. We understand how serious injuries from pedestrian accidents can be, and we make the driver who hit you pay for it.
Even if you carry some blame, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost.
Most of the calls we get by pedestrians getting hit start with the assumption they’re at fault for stepping out too early. Oftentimes, that isn’t the case.
If you’re partially at fault, that doesn’t end your claim. You can claim your half; even if it’s worth less, it’s better than nothing.
At 20% at fault, your 20% share comes off the top; you keep $80,000 of the example.
Illustration on a $100,000 example. In Texas, more than 50% at fault bars recovery under the 51% rule. Real percentages and values depend entirely on the facts.
When you’re hit as a pedestrian or while cycling, the initial thought is to talk yourself out of it before calling us. Deciding the accident was your fault is silly, and even being partially at fault won’t end your claim. Before you conclude yours is worth nothing, have a lawyer review the facts.
Josh Alexander · Founder & Managing Attorney
One team, protecting every commute in Texas.
Texas cities are among the most dangerous in the country for people on foot. We represent injured pedestrians statewide, with offices in the major markets.
Wide urban roads make Houston one of the deadliest Texas metros for pedestrians.
Houston Dallas Dallas CountyBusy corridors and growing foot traffic across downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Dallas San Antonio Bexar CountyHeavy tourist foot traffic near the River Walk and busy crossings across the city.
San Antonio Austin Travis CountyA dense, walkable core and constant growth put more people on foot near fast traffic.
Statewide Fort Worth Tarrant CountySprawling roads and heavy traffic across the western half of the metroplex.
Fort Worth El Paso El Paso CountyBorder and downtown foot traffic, with clients served in English and Spanish.
StatewideHit while walking anywhere in Texas, one call reaches the same team, statewide. Hablamos español.
The team behind your claim.
You reach an attorney, not a call center. Our managing litigation attorney spent over a decade on the insurance defense side, so he knows exactly how these claims get fought, and how to win them. Bilingual, available 24/7, paid only if we win.
Meet the team →Spent over a decade directing insurance defense litigation across a 10 state region. He knows how carriers shift blame onto pedestrians, because he ran that side of the table.
- Former insurance defense director, 10 state region
- 25+ years of civil trial experience
- Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Colorado
Marine Corps veteran and Dallas trial lawyer who has recovered millions for injured Texans across motor vehicle and catastrophic injury cases.
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022 to 2026
- Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, lifetime member
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Focuses on motor vehicle crashes, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. Bilingual, serving clients in English and Spanish.
- Motor vehicle & injury litigation
- J.D. with Honors, St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Bilingual; English & Español
Texas pedestrian accident FAQ.
Straight answers, specific to Texas pedestrian law. Not sure how it applies to you? A free review sorts it out.
I was hit while crossing the street. How much is my case worth?
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault, or jaywalking?
How long do I have to file after getting hit as a pedestrian in Texas?
What if the driver had no insurance or fled the scene?
Should I give the insurance company a statement?
Tell us how you got hit. We’ll find out if you have a case.
Even if that means telling you that you do not need us. If you do, we will get to work protecting the evidence before it is gone, and you owe nothing unless we win. One call, no cost, no pressure.