In 2024, approximately 70 pedestrians were killed on Dallas streets (Dallas Police Department data), accounting for roughly 30% of all traffic deaths in a city that recorded 207 fatal crashes that year. You were crossing the street, walking through a parking lot, or standing on a sidewalk when a car hit you. There was no warning. No airbag. No steel frame around your body. Just you and a vehicle that weighs several thousand pounds. Now you are dealing with broken bones, surgery, mounting medical bills, and an insurance company that wants to pay as little as possible. Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating collisions on our roads because the person on foot has zero protection. At Guardia Law, Attorney Rolando Quesada (Texas Bar No. 24083694) handles pedestrian accident cases as part of our motor vehicle accident practice and has recovered over a million dollars for injured clients across Dallas. If you or a loved one was hit by a car while walking, call (214) 380-4000 for a free consultation. Hablamos Español.

Why Pedestrian Accidents Are So Devastating

A car traveling 30 miles per hour will strike a pedestrian with enough force to cause life-threatening injuries. At 40 miles per hour, the risk of death increases dramatically. The reason is simple physics. A pedestrian has no seatbelt, no crumple zone, no airbag, and no metal cage absorbing the impact. The full force of the collision is absorbed by the human body.

This is why pedestrian accidents produce some of the most catastrophic injuries in personal injury law. Even a “low-speed” collision in a parking lot or residential street can shatter bones, cause traumatic brain injuries, and permanently alter someone’s ability to walk, work, and live independently.

The insurance company knows the injuries are severe. That does not mean they will treat you fairly. It means they will fight harder to shift blame, delay treatment authorization, and pressure you into accepting a settlement that will not cover your long-term medical needs. You need a lawyer who understands these cases and will not let that happen.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Dallas

Dallas is one of the most dangerous cities in Texas for pedestrians. At night, Hispanic pedestrian fatality rates are 84% higher than those of non-Hispanic white pedestrians (SafeTREC 2025). According to Dallas Vision Zero’s High Injury Network, just 7% of Dallas streets account for 57% of all severe-injury and fatal crashes, and many of those streets cut through neighborhoods with the highest pedestrian traffic. The combination of wide roads designed for speed, inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure, and high volumes of distracted drivers creates conditions where people on foot are hit every single day. The most common causes we see include:

  • Distracted driving. Drivers looking at phones, adjusting GPS, or scrolling through apps instead of watching the road. A distracted driver who fails to see a pedestrian in a crosswalk can cause catastrophic harm in a fraction of a second.
  • Failure to yield at crosswalks. Texas law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Many drivers treat crosswalks as suggestions rather than legal obligations.
  • Speeding in residential areas and school zones. Higher speeds eliminate the driver’s ability to stop in time and dramatically increase the severity of injuries when a pedestrian is struck.
  • Backing out of driveways and parking spaces. Backup cameras have reduced but not eliminated these collisions. Large SUVs and trucks have significant blind spots directly behind the vehicle, particularly at a child’s height.
  • DWI and impaired driving. Drunk drivers have delayed reaction times and impaired judgment, making them far more likely to strike pedestrians, especially at night.
  • Left-turn collisions. Drivers making left turns focus on oncoming traffic and frequently fail to check for pedestrians in the crosswalk they are turning into. This is one of the leading causes of pedestrian fatalities at intersections.
  • Poorly lit roads and intersections. Many pedestrian collisions happen at dusk, dawn, or nighttime on roads without adequate lighting or pedestrian signals.

Dallas-Specific Hazards

Certain areas in Dallas present heightened risks for pedestrians due to road design, traffic volume, and infrastructure gaps.

East Dallas corridors carry heavy traffic through neighborhoods with high foot traffic. Roads built to move cars at speed through mixed residential and commercial zones create a dangerous combination for people walking to bus stops, restaurants, and shops.

According to the City of Dallas, approximately 2,000 miles of sidewalks are missing across the city, forcing pedestrians onto roads designed for cars.

Pleasant Grove has some of the highest pedestrian accident rates in the city. Wide arterial roads, limited sidewalk infrastructure, and dense residential areas mean people are frequently walking alongside or across roads not designed with pedestrian safety in mind.

School zones throughout Dallas see pedestrian-vehicle collisions involving children, parents, and crossing guards, particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup when traffic is congested and visibility is limited.

Buckner Boulevard appears in five of the top ten deadliest road segments in Dallas according to the city’s Vision Zero High Injury Network database.

Bus stops without adequate setback, lighting, or shelter force transit riders to stand dangerously close to moving traffic, particularly along routes through South Dallas, Pleasant Grove, and East Dallas.

Injuries in Pedestrian Accident Cases

Because pedestrians absorb the full force of a vehicle collision, the injuries tend to be far more severe than those in car-on-car accidents. The most common injuries we see include:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI). When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the head frequently impacts the hood, windshield, or pavement. TBIs range from concussions with lingering cognitive effects to severe brain damage causing permanent disability.
  • Spinal cord injuries. The force of a vehicle striking a human body can fracture vertebrae, herniate discs, and damage the spinal cord itself. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or complete paralysis.
  • Broken bones and fractures. The most common pattern is lower extremity fractures, including tibia, fibula, femur, and pelvis fractures, because the bumper strikes the pedestrian at leg height. Upper extremity and rib fractures occur when the pedestrian impacts the hood or ground.
  • Internal organ damage. Blunt force trauma to the abdomen and chest can lacerate the spleen, liver, or kidneys and cause internal bleeding that requires emergency surgery.
  • Road rash and degloving injuries. When a pedestrian is dragged or slides across pavement, the resulting skin damage can be severe, requiring skin grafts and extensive wound care.
  • Amputation and crush injuries. In the most severe collisions, particularly those involving large trucks or vehicles that pin a pedestrian, limbs can be crushed beyond repair.
  • PTSD and psychological trauma. Pedestrian accident survivors frequently develop post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety about crossing streets or being near traffic, and depression. These are real, compensable damages under Texas law.

The critical point is that pedestrian injuries almost always require extensive medical treatment, often including emergency surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Medical bills in six figures are not unusual. The insurance company’s first settlement offer will not come close to covering these costs. LINK

Who Is Liable When a Pedestrian Is Hit

Liability in a pedestrian accident case may extend beyond the driver who struck you.

The Driver

The driver is the most common defendant in a pedestrian accident case. Any driver who fails to yield to a pedestrian, drives distracted, speeds, runs a red light, or operates a vehicle while impaired and strikes a pedestrian is negligent. If the driver was intoxicated, punitive damages may also be available.

The City or Municipality

If dangerous road design, missing crosswalk signals, inadequate lighting, or lack of sidewalks contributed to the accident, the city or county responsible for road maintenance and design may share liability. Governmental immunity applies in Texas, but the Texas Tort Claims Act waives immunity for certain claims involving the use or condition of tangible personal or real property, including road defects. Claims against governmental entities have strict notice requirements and shortened deadlines that make early legal counsel essential.

Property Owners

If the accident occurred in a parking lot, on a private road, or near a commercial property, the property owner may be liable for dangerous conditions such as missing lighting, blind corners, inadequate traffic controls, or poorly designed pedestrian pathways. Premises liability principles apply when a property owner’s negligence contributes to a pedestrian being struck.

Employers

If the driver who struck the pedestrian was working at the time of the collision, such as a delivery driver, rideshare driver, or commercial vehicle operator, the employer may be vicariously liable under respondeat superior.

Texas Pedestrian Laws

Texas law establishes specific rights and duties for both pedestrians and drivers.

Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks. Under Texas Transportation Code Section 552.003, drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully in a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked. A driver who fails to yield and strikes a pedestrian has violated the law, and that violation can establish negligence per se.

Drivers must exercise due care. Texas Transportation Code Section 552.008 requires every driver to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, to give warning by honking when necessary, and to exercise proper precaution when observing a child or an incapacitated person on the roadway.

Comparative fault for jaywalking. Insurance companies love to blame the pedestrian. If a pedestrian crosses outside a crosswalk or against a signal, the insurance company will argue contributory negligence. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover as long as you are not 51% or more at fault. Even pedestrians who were technically jaywalking can recover if the driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent. A jaywalking pedestrian does not give a driver a license to hit them.

Statute of limitations: 2 years. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and surveillance footage gets overwritten.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Dallas

  1. Call 911 immediately. Your injuries are likely serious, even if adrenaline is masking the pain. Get paramedics on scene and get a police report documenting the accident.
  2. Do not leave the scene. Stay at the scene until police arrive. If you are able, get the driver’s name, license plate number, insurance information, and contact details.
  3. Photograph everything. The crosswalk or intersection, traffic signals, the vehicle that struck you, your injuries, skid marks, and any surveillance cameras in the area. If you are too injured to do this yourself, ask a bystander.
  4. Get witness contact information. Eyewitnesses are critical in pedestrian cases because the driver will almost certainly claim they did not see you.
  5. Go to the hospital. Even if you were checked at the scene by paramedics, go to the emergency room for a full evaluation. Internal bleeding, fractures, and TBIs may not be immediately apparent.
  6. Do not give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurance company. They will call you, often within days. Tell them your attorney will be in touch. Anything you say will be used to minimize your claim or shift blame to you.
  7. Call a pedestrian accident lawyer. The sooner your attorney is involved, the sooner we can preserve surveillance footage, send spoliation letters, communicate with insurance on your behalf, and protect your right to full compensation.

Call Guardia Law at (214) 380-4000. The consultation is free, and we do not charge a fee unless we recover money for you.

Results We’ve Achieved

$1,067,874.84, Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death

A catastrophic motor vehicle collision took the life of our client’s loved one. Attorney Rolando Quesada held the at-fault driver and insurer fully accountable, recovering every dollar of available insurance coverage.

$100,000, Wrongful Death with Disputed Liability

Despite the insurance company disputing liability, we fought through the contested facts and secured a $100,000 recovery for the family of a wrongful death victim within 45 days of case engagement.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover damages if I was jaywalking when I was hit?

Yes, in most cases. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. Even if you share some responsibility for crossing outside a crosswalk, you can recover damages as long as you were not 51% or more at fault. The driver still had a legal duty to exercise due care and avoid hitting you. A skilled attorney can demonstrate that the driver’s negligence, such as speeding, distraction, or intoxication, was the primary cause of the collision.

How much is a pedestrian accident case worth?

It depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost wages, and the long-term impact on your life. Pedestrian accident cases tend to involve more severe injuries than car-on-car collisions, which means higher medical costs and greater damages for pain and suffering. Cases involving TBI, spinal cord injury, amputation, or wrongful death carry the highest values. We evaluate every case individually and fight for the maximum recovery.

What if the driver who hit me does not have insurance?

You may still have options. If you carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on your own auto policy, you can file a UM claim with your own insurance company. Texas law requires auto insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage, so you may have it even if you do not remember purchasing it. We can review your policy and identify every available source of recovery.

Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?

Almost never without consulting a lawyer first. Insurance companies make early offers before you know the full extent of your injuries. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you cannot go back for more money, even if you need additional surgery or develop complications. Let an attorney review any offer before you respond.

How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Texas?

Two years from the date of the accident under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. If a loved one died as a result of the collision, the two-year period for wrongful death begins on the date of death. Do not wait until the deadline approaches. Evidence disappears, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate with every passing month.

Serving Pedestrian Accident Victims Across Dallas

Guardia Law represents pedestrian accident victims in Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Fort Worth, Plano, McKinney, and communities throughout North Texas.

Attorney Rolando Quesada has recovered over a million dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured clients across Dallas. He brings a litigation background that includes complex insurance disputes and aggressive advocacy against insurance companies that refuse to pay fair value. When Guardia Law takes your case, the insurance company knows we are prepared to file suit and take the case to trial if they do not offer what your injuries are worth.

Hablamos Español. Si usted o un ser querido fue atropellado por un vehículo, llame al (214) 380-4000 para una consulta gratuita y confidencial.

Call Guardia Law Today

You did nothing wrong. You were walking, and a driver’s carelessness changed your life. The insurance company is already working to minimize what they owe you. Do not let them.

Call (214) 380-4000 for a free consultation. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.

Guardia Law, PLLC Rolando Quesada, Managing Attorney 6301 Gaston Ave, Ste. 1516 Dallas, TX 75214 (214) 380-4000 Contingency fee. No fee unless we win.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

Pedestrian Accidents

In 2024, approximately 70 pedestrians were killed on Dallas streets (Dallas Police Department data), accounting for roughly 30% of all traffic deaths in a city that recorded 207 fatal crashes that year. You were crossing the street, walking through a parking lot, or standing on a sidewalk when a car hit you. There was no warning. No airbag. No steel frame around your body. Just you and a vehicle that weighs several thousand pounds. Now you are dealing with broken bones, surgery, mounting medical bills, and an insurance company that wants to pay as little as possible. Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating collisions on our roads because the person on foot has zero protection. At Guardia Law, Attorney Rolando Quesada (Texas Bar No. 24083694) handles pedestrian accident cases as part of our motor vehicle accident practice and has recovered over a million dollars for injured clients across Dallas. If you or a loved one was hit by a car while walking, call (214) 380-4000 for a free consultation. Hablamos Español.

Why Pedestrian Accidents Are So Devastating

A car traveling 30 miles per hour will strike a pedestrian with enough force to cause life-threatening injuries. At 40 miles per hour, the risk of death increases dramatically. The reason is simple physics. A pedestrian has no seatbelt, no crumple zone, no airbag, and no metal cage absorbing the impact. The full force of the collision is absorbed by the human body.

This is why pedestrian accidents produce some of the most catastrophic injuries in personal injury law. Even a “low-speed” collision in a parking lot or residential street can shatter bones, cause traumatic brain injuries, and permanently alter someone’s ability to walk, work, and live independently.

The insurance company knows the injuries are severe. That does not mean they will treat you fairly. It means they will fight harder to shift blame, delay treatment authorization, and pressure you into accepting a settlement that will not cover your long-term medical needs. You need a lawyer who understands these cases and will not let that happen.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Dallas

Dallas is one of the most dangerous cities in Texas for pedestrians. At night, Hispanic pedestrian fatality rates are 84% higher than those of non-Hispanic white pedestrians (SafeTREC 2025). According to Dallas Vision Zero’s High Injury Network, just 7% of Dallas streets account for 57% of all severe-injury and fatal crashes, and many of those streets cut through neighborhoods with the highest pedestrian traffic. The combination of wide roads designed for speed, inconsistent sidewalk infrastructure, and high volumes of distracted drivers creates conditions where people on foot are hit every single day. The most common causes we see include:

  • Distracted driving. Drivers looking at phones, adjusting GPS, or scrolling through apps instead of watching the road. A distracted driver who fails to see a pedestrian in a crosswalk can cause catastrophic harm in a fraction of a second.
  • Failure to yield at crosswalks. Texas law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Many drivers treat crosswalks as suggestions rather than legal obligations.
  • Speeding in residential areas and school zones. Higher speeds eliminate the driver’s ability to stop in time and dramatically increase the severity of injuries when a pedestrian is struck.
  • Backing out of driveways and parking spaces. Backup cameras have reduced but not eliminated these collisions. Large SUVs and trucks have significant blind spots directly behind the vehicle, particularly at a child’s height.
  • DWI and impaired driving. Drunk drivers have delayed reaction times and impaired judgment, making them far more likely to strike pedestrians, especially at night.
  • Left-turn collisions. Drivers making left turns focus on oncoming traffic and frequently fail to check for pedestrians in the crosswalk they are turning into. This is one of the leading causes of pedestrian fatalities at intersections.
  • Poorly lit roads and intersections. Many pedestrian collisions happen at dusk, dawn, or nighttime on roads without adequate lighting or pedestrian signals.

Dallas-Specific Hazards

Certain areas in Dallas present heightened risks for pedestrians due to road design, traffic volume, and infrastructure gaps.

East Dallas corridors carry heavy traffic through neighborhoods with high foot traffic. Roads built to move cars at speed through mixed residential and commercial zones create a dangerous combination for people walking to bus stops, restaurants, and shops.

According to the City of Dallas, approximately 2,000 miles of sidewalks are missing across the city, forcing pedestrians onto roads designed for cars.

Pleasant Grove has some of the highest pedestrian accident rates in the city. Wide arterial roads, limited sidewalk infrastructure, and dense residential areas mean people are frequently walking alongside or across roads not designed with pedestrian safety in mind.

School zones throughout Dallas see pedestrian-vehicle collisions involving children, parents, and crossing guards, particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup when traffic is congested and visibility is limited.

Buckner Boulevard appears in five of the top ten deadliest road segments in Dallas according to the city’s Vision Zero High Injury Network database.

Bus stops without adequate setback, lighting, or shelter force transit riders to stand dangerously close to moving traffic, particularly along routes through South Dallas, Pleasant Grove, and East Dallas.

Injuries in Pedestrian Accident Cases

Because pedestrians absorb the full force of a vehicle collision, the injuries tend to be far more severe than those in car-on-car accidents. The most common injuries we see include:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI). When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the head frequently impacts the hood, windshield, or pavement. TBIs range from concussions with lingering cognitive effects to severe brain damage causing permanent disability.
  • Spinal cord injuries. The force of a vehicle striking a human body can fracture vertebrae, herniate discs, and damage the spinal cord itself. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or complete paralysis.
  • Broken bones and fractures. The most common pattern is lower extremity fractures, including tibia, fibula, femur, and pelvis fractures, because the bumper strikes the pedestrian at leg height. Upper extremity and rib fractures occur when the pedestrian impacts the hood or ground.
  • Internal organ damage. Blunt force trauma to the abdomen and chest can lacerate the spleen, liver, or kidneys and cause internal bleeding that requires emergency surgery.
  • Road rash and degloving injuries. When a pedestrian is dragged or slides across pavement, the resulting skin damage can be severe, requiring skin grafts and extensive wound care.
  • Amputation and crush injuries. In the most severe collisions, particularly those involving large trucks or vehicles that pin a pedestrian, limbs can be crushed beyond repair.
  • PTSD and psychological trauma. Pedestrian accident survivors frequently develop post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety about crossing streets or being near traffic, and depression. These are real, compensable damages under Texas law.

The critical point is that pedestrian injuries almost always require extensive medical treatment, often including emergency surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Medical bills in six figures are not unusual. The insurance company’s first settlement offer will not come close to covering these costs. LINK

Who Is Liable When a Pedestrian Is Hit

Liability in a pedestrian accident case may extend beyond the driver who struck you.

The Driver

The driver is the most common defendant in a pedestrian accident case. Any driver who fails to yield to a pedestrian, drives distracted, speeds, runs a red light, or operates a vehicle while impaired and strikes a pedestrian is negligent. If the driver was intoxicated, punitive damages may also be available.

The City or Municipality

If dangerous road design, missing crosswalk signals, inadequate lighting, or lack of sidewalks contributed to the accident, the city or county responsible for road maintenance and design may share liability. Governmental immunity applies in Texas, but the Texas Tort Claims Act waives immunity for certain claims involving the use or condition of tangible personal or real property, including road defects. Claims against governmental entities have strict notice requirements and shortened deadlines that make early legal counsel essential.

Property Owners

If the accident occurred in a parking lot, on a private road, or near a commercial property, the property owner may be liable for dangerous conditions such as missing lighting, blind corners, inadequate traffic controls, or poorly designed pedestrian pathways. Premises liability principles apply when a property owner’s negligence contributes to a pedestrian being struck.

Employers

If the driver who struck the pedestrian was working at the time of the collision, such as a delivery driver, rideshare driver, or commercial vehicle operator, the employer may be vicariously liable under respondeat superior.

Texas Pedestrian Laws

Texas law establishes specific rights and duties for both pedestrians and drivers.

Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks. Under Texas Transportation Code Section 552.003, drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully in a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked. A driver who fails to yield and strikes a pedestrian has violated the law, and that violation can establish negligence per se.

Drivers must exercise due care. Texas Transportation Code Section 552.008 requires every driver to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, to give warning by honking when necessary, and to exercise proper precaution when observing a child or an incapacitated person on the roadway.

Comparative fault for jaywalking. Insurance companies love to blame the pedestrian. If a pedestrian crosses outside a crosswalk or against a signal, the insurance company will argue contributory negligence. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover as long as you are not 51% or more at fault. Even pedestrians who were technically jaywalking can recover if the driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent. A jaywalking pedestrian does not give a driver a license to hit them.

Statute of limitations: 2 years. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget, and surveillance footage gets overwritten.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Dallas

  1. Call 911 immediately. Your injuries are likely serious, even if adrenaline is masking the pain. Get paramedics on scene and get a police report documenting the accident.
  2. Do not leave the scene. Stay at the scene until police arrive. If you are able, get the driver’s name, license plate number, insurance information, and contact details.
  3. Photograph everything. The crosswalk or intersection, traffic signals, the vehicle that struck you, your injuries, skid marks, and any surveillance cameras in the area. If you are too injured to do this yourself, ask a bystander.
  4. Get witness contact information. Eyewitnesses are critical in pedestrian cases because the driver will almost certainly claim they did not see you.
  5. Go to the hospital. Even if you were checked at the scene by paramedics, go to the emergency room for a full evaluation. Internal bleeding, fractures, and TBIs may not be immediately apparent.
  6. Do not give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurance company. They will call you, often within days. Tell them your attorney will be in touch. Anything you say will be used to minimize your claim or shift blame to you.
  7. Call a pedestrian accident lawyer. The sooner your attorney is involved, the sooner we can preserve surveillance footage, send spoliation letters, communicate with insurance on your behalf, and protect your right to full compensation.

Call Guardia Law at (214) 380-4000. The consultation is free, and we do not charge a fee unless we recover money for you.

Results We’ve Achieved

$1,067,874.84, Motor Vehicle Wrongful Death

A catastrophic motor vehicle collision took the life of our client’s loved one. Attorney Rolando Quesada held the at-fault driver and insurer fully accountable, recovering every dollar of available insurance coverage.

$100,000, Wrongful Death with Disputed Liability

Despite the insurance company disputing liability, we fought through the contested facts and secured a $100,000 recovery for the family of a wrongful death victim within 45 days of case engagement.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover damages if I was jaywalking when I was hit?

Yes, in most cases. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. Even if you share some responsibility for crossing outside a crosswalk, you can recover damages as long as you were not 51% or more at fault. The driver still had a legal duty to exercise due care and avoid hitting you. A skilled attorney can demonstrate that the driver’s negligence, such as speeding, distraction, or intoxication, was the primary cause of the collision.

How much is a pedestrian accident case worth?

It depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost wages, and the long-term impact on your life. Pedestrian accident cases tend to involve more severe injuries than car-on-car collisions, which means higher medical costs and greater damages for pain and suffering. Cases involving TBI, spinal cord injury, amputation, or wrongful death carry the highest values. We evaluate every case individually and fight for the maximum recovery.

What if the driver who hit me does not have insurance?

You may still have options. If you carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on your own auto policy, you can file a UM claim with your own insurance company. Texas law requires auto insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage, so you may have it even if you do not remember purchasing it. We can review your policy and identify every available source of recovery.

Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?

Almost never without consulting a lawyer first. Insurance companies make early offers before you know the full extent of your injuries. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you cannot go back for more money, even if you need additional surgery or develop complications. Let an attorney review any offer before you respond.

How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in Texas?

Two years from the date of the accident under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. If a loved one died as a result of the collision, the two-year period for wrongful death begins on the date of death. Do not wait until the deadline approaches. Evidence disappears, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate with every passing month.

Serving Pedestrian Accident Victims Across Dallas

Guardia Law represents pedestrian accident victims in Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Fort Worth, Plano, McKinney, and communities throughout North Texas.

Attorney Rolando Quesada has recovered over a million dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured clients across Dallas. He brings a litigation background that includes complex insurance disputes and aggressive advocacy against insurance companies that refuse to pay fair value. When Guardia Law takes your case, the insurance company knows we are prepared to file suit and take the case to trial if they do not offer what your injuries are worth.

Hablamos Español. Si usted o un ser querido fue atropellado por un vehículo, llame al (214) 380-4000 para una consulta gratuita y confidencial.

Call Guardia Law Today

You did nothing wrong. You were walking, and a driver’s carelessness changed your life. The insurance company is already working to minimize what they owe you. Do not let them.

Call (214) 380-4000 for a free consultation. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.

Guardia Law, PLLC Rolando Quesada, Managing Attorney 6301 Gaston Ave, Ste. 1516 Dallas, TX 75214 (214) 380-4000 Contingency fee. No fee unless we win.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.