Pedestrian accidents in Texas are frequently severe or fatal because pedestrians have no physical protection. Texas consistently ranks among the top states for pedestrian fatalities, with over 800 deaths annually. Urban areas like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin see the highest numbers due to high traffic volumes and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure. Drivers in Texas have a legal duty to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and exercise due care.
Get My Free Pedestrian Accident Estimate →Texas law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at intersections. However, pedestrians must also obey traffic signals. Under comparative fault, a pedestrian who was jaywalking or crossing against a signal may have their recovery reduced. The two-year statute of limitations applies.
Statute of Limitations
2 Years
Comparative Fault
51% Bar Rule
Damage Caps
No Cap
Minor pedestrian injuries settle for $20,000 to $50,000. Moderate injuries including fractures range from $75,000 to $250,000. Severe injuries — TBI, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures — produce settlements of $250,000 to $1,000,000 or more. Wrongful death cases can exceed $2,000,000.
| Severity | Typical Settlement Range |
|---|---|
| Minor Injury | $20,000 |
| Moderate Injury | $75,000 - $250,000 |
| Severe / Catastrophic | $250,000 - $1,000,000+ |
These ranges are based on publicly available Texas verdict and settlement data. Actual outcomes vary based on specific facts and circumstances.
Broken Bones (Fractures), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury, Knee Injury, Hip Injury, Internal Bleeding, Wrongful Death
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Pedestrian accident settlements depend on injury severity. Minor injuries average $20,000 to $50,000. Moderate injuries range from $75,000 to $250,000. Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases can exceed $500,000 to $2,000,000+.
Yes, but your recovery may be reduced under comparative fault. If the driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent, they share fault. As long as you were not more than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages.
You can recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. There are no caps on compensatory damages in pedestrian accident cases in Texas.
The driver is typically liable if they were not paying attention, driving too fast for conditions, or failed to yield. The property owner may also share liability if the parking lot had inadequate lighting, signage, or dangerous conditions.
Texas averages over 5,000 pedestrian crashes per year, resulting in more than 800 fatalities. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin account for the majority of urban pedestrian accidents.
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