What should you know about pedestrian accidents in Texas?
Wide, fast frontage roads and arterials in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio often have long distances between signals, and many pedestrian crashes happen at night on roads without sidewalks or lighting. Busy areas like Austin's Sixth Street, the San Antonio River Walk and Houston's Midtown bring large crowds near traffic.
Texas tip: Ask nearby businesses, apartment complexes and transit agencies to save their camera footage quickly.
Who may be responsible for a pedestrian accident in Texas?
The driver is usually the main responsible party, but property owners and agencies can share responsibility. In Texas, that can include the driver, the driver's employer, a property owner — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Texas's 51% bar, your pedestrian accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops only if you are found more than half responsible. Read Texas car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a pedestrian accident claim in Texas?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the pedestrian accident. Claims involving Texas cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.