Hit By A Car In A Crosswalk In Dallas?
Getting hit in a crosswalk is one of the most violent, unfair, and traumatic accidents a person can experience. You’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to do—walking with the signal, crossing at a marked intersection—then a driver looks down at a phone, rushes a turn, blows a light, or simply refuses to yield. In seconds, your life changes: ambulance, ER, imaging, surgeries, missed work, and a long fight with an insurance company that suddenly wants to pretend your injuries aren’t that serious.
If you or a loved one was hit by a car in a crosswalk anywhere in Dallas—Downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum, Oak Lawn, Knox-Henderson, Bishop Arts, Lakewood, East Dallas, or anywhere in DFW—Rad Law Firm is ready to act immediately.
Call RIGHT NOW and speak with a lawyer for FREE at 972-661-1111. Our attorneys are standing by to take your call. Don’t wait—waiting only hurts your case.
Why crosswalk accidents in Dallas are different—and why you need the right law firm
Pedestrian crosswalk cases are not “simple” just because you were walking. In practice, insurers fight these claims aggressively because:
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Injuries are often severe and expensive
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Pedestrians typically miss work and need long-term care
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Drivers claim the pedestrian “came out of nowhere”
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The insurer argues “comparative fault”
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Surveillance video disappears quickly
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Hit-and-run scenarios complicate identification and coverage
Rad Law Firm treats crosswalk cases like what they are: high-stakes injury cases that require immediate evidence preservation and a trial-ready strategy.
Call 972-661-1111 now for a FREE consultation.
What to do immediately after being hit in a crosswalk in Dallas
If you’re reading this after the crash, your next steps matter. Do these as soon as possible:
1) Get medical care immediately (and don’t minimize symptoms)
Pedestrian impacts commonly cause:
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Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
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Broken bones (wrist, arm, ribs, pelvis, leg, ankle)
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Back and neck injuries, herniated discs
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Internal injuries and bleeding
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Road rash and soft-tissue trauma
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PTSD, anxiety, sleep disruption
Even if you think you’re “okay,” get evaluated. Adrenaline lies.
2) Make sure a police report is created
Dallas crosswalk crashes should be documented. A report helps establish who was involved and what occurred.
3) Identify witnesses and get contact information
Independent witnesses can destroy the driver’s story in one sentence.
4) Get photos/video (or have someone do it for you)
Capture:
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Crosswalk markings and signals (walk/don’t-walk)
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The intersection, lanes, and signage
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The vehicle, license plate, and damage
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Your injuries and torn clothing
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Any nearby businesses with cameras
5) Do NOT give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurer
They are not “just gathering information.” They are building a defense.
6) Call Rad Law Firm immediately
Evidence disappears. Video overwrites. Witnesses disappear. The earlier we act, the stronger your case becomes.
Call RIGHT NOW: 972-661-1111 (FREE consultation).
Dallas crosswalk laws: pedestrians often have the right-of-way—but drivers still violate it
Crosswalk crashes usually happen because a driver fails to yield during a turn or fails to stop for a pedestrian already in the roadway. Common Dallas crosswalk crash scenarios include:
Right-turn crosswalk hits
Driver is focused on traffic coming from the left, then turns right without checking the crosswalk.
Left-turn “sweep” crosswalk hits
Left turns are dangerous because drivers rush gaps in traffic and overlook pedestrians finishing the crossing.
Red-light or stop-sign violations
A driver blows a light or rolls a stop and strikes a pedestrian in a marked crossing.
Multiple-lane “screen” crashes
One lane stops for the pedestrian; another driver speeds around and hits them.
Distracted driving crosswalk hits
Phones, navigation screens, and in-car distraction are frequent causes.
Impaired or reckless driving
Nighttime crosswalk collisions often involve impairment, speeding, or aggressive behavior.
Rad Law Firm investigates the precise crossing conditions to prove fault, including timing of signals, intersection design, and visibility.
Who can be liable when you’re hit in a Dallas crosswalk?
In many cases it’s the driver—but not always only the driver. Depending on facts, responsible parties can include:
The driver
Negligence: failure to yield, distraction, speeding, illegal turn, impairment.
The vehicle owner
If different from the driver (negligent entrustment in certain cases).
Employer (company vehicle / on-the-job driving)
If the driver was working (delivery, rideshare, sales, service calls), the employer may be liable.
Rideshare companies (coverage complexity)
If the driver was logged into an app, insurance coverage may be layered.
Government entity or contractor (rare, but possible)
If defective signage, malfunctioning signals, dangerous intersection design, or construction-zone failures contributed—additional claims may be considered (these have strict rules and fast deadlines).
Rad Law Firm looks for every liable party and every available policy to maximize recovery.
Call 972-661-1111 for a FREE consultation.
The evidence that wins Dallas crosswalk cases
Insurance companies bet on one thing: lack of proof. We focus on proof.
Key evidence includes:
Surveillance video (time-sensitive)
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Nearby businesses
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Apartments/condos
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Parking garages
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City/traffic cams (when available)
Witness statements
A neutral witness can confirm the signal, crosswalk position, and driver behavior.
Scene documentation
Crosswalk paint, signal timing, lane count, visibility, lighting.
Vehicle data and phone records
In appropriate cases, phone usage and driving behavior can be proven.
Medical documentation
Clear documentation connects the impact to specific injuries and the future cost.
Crash reconstruction (when needed)
High-severity injuries often require expert support.
The catch: video can be overwritten quickly. The sooner you call, the more evidence we can preserve.
Call 972-661-1111 right now.
Common injuries after a crosswalk pedestrian crash
Pedestrians have no protection. Even at moderate speeds, injuries are often catastrophic.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, memory issues, mood changes, and cognitive problems.
Spinal injuries and herniated discs
May cause chronic pain, numbness, weakness, and possible surgical needs.
Broken bones and orthopedic trauma
Leg fractures, hip/pelvis injuries, wrist fractures (from bracing), rib fractures.
Internal injuries
Organ damage, internal bleeding, and complications that require urgent care.
Soft tissue damage and nerve injuries
Can be painful and long-lasting, even if “nothing is broken.”
Psychological trauma
PTSD, panic around intersections, sleep disruption, anxiety, depression.
Rad Law Firm documents the full impact—medical, financial, and human—because that’s what drives case value.
What your Dallas crosswalk injury case may be worth
The value of a pedestrian crosswalk case depends on:
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Severity and permanence of injuries
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Type and duration of treatment (ER, surgery, PT, rehab)
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Time missed from work and reduced earning capacity
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Future medical needs and life-care costs
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Pain, suffering, mental anguish
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Scarring/disfigurement
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Disability and loss of enjoyment of life
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Strength of liability proof and available insurance limits
Compensation you may be able to recover
Economic damages
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Medical bills (past and future)
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Physical therapy and rehab
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Surgery, imaging, prescriptions
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Lost wages and future income loss
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Out-of-pocket expenses and transportation
Non-economic damages
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Pain and suffering
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Mental anguish
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Physical impairment
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Disfigurement/scarring
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Loss of enjoyment of life
Wrongful death damages (if a loved one died)
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Funeral and burial expenses
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Loss of financial support
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Loss of companionship and guidance
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Mental anguish for surviving family members
For a real valuation based on your injuries and available insurance, call 972-661-1111 for a FREE consultation.
Texas comparative fault: insurers will try to blame the pedestrian
Even when you’re in a crosswalk, insurers often attempt to assign partial fault:
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“You weren’t in the crosswalk” (even if you were)
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“You crossed against the signal”
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“You stepped out suddenly”
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“You were wearing dark clothing”
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“You were distracted”
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“You could have avoided the impact”
This is strategic—because under Texas proportionate responsibility, insurers try to reduce what they pay by assigning a percentage of blame to you.
Rad Law Firm counters that with evidence: signal timing, video, witness testimony, and intersection analysis.
Hit-and-run crosswalk accidents in Dallas
One of the most infuriating scenarios is when a driver hits a pedestrian and flees.
If this happened to you:
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Report it immediately
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Ask nearby businesses for cameras
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Request any witness info
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Document your injuries and the scene
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Identify any partial plate or vehicle description
Even if the driver is never found, you may still have options through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, depending on your policy and circumstances.
Call 972-661-1111—we’ll help you identify all potential coverage sources.
Crosswalk accidents involving commercial vehicles or delivery drivers
Dallas has heavy delivery traffic: vans, box trucks, contractors, and gig-economy drivers. When a pedestrian is struck by a working driver, the case can involve:
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Larger commercial insurance policies
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Employer liability if the driver was on duty
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Additional records to prove negligence (dispatch, schedules, training)
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More aggressive defense tactics
Rad Law Firm is experienced in building serious injury cases that withstand corporate pushback.
How long do you have to file a pedestrian injury claim in Texas?
There are strict legal deadlines, and evidence deadlines are even tighter. Waiting can:
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Erase surveillance footage
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Make witnesses unreachable
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Create treatment gaps insurers exploit
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Reduce leverage and settlement value
Don’t wait. Call Rad Law Firm now at 972-661-1111.
Frequently asked questions: Hit in a crosswalk in Dallas
Do I have a strong case if I was in a marked crosswalk?
Often yes, but you must prove the driver’s failure to yield and document injuries. Evidence is key.
What if the driver says I “ran out” into traffic?
That’s a common defense. Video, witnesses, and signal timing can defeat it.
What if I was hit by a driver turning right on red?
Drivers still must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk when turning.
What if I didn’t go to the ER that day?
You should get evaluated as soon as possible. Delays can hurt your claim, but they don’t necessarily destroy it. The right approach is to document symptoms and treatment promptly.
How much does it cost to hire Rad Law Firm?
Start with a FREE consultation. Call 972-661-1111 and we’ll explain everything clearly.
Serving Dallas–Fort Worth pedestrians across Texas
Rad Law Firm represents injured pedestrians throughout:
Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Carrollton, Frisco, McKinney, Lewisville, Denton, Grapevine, and statewide across Texas.
Bottom line: You were injured in a crosswalk—don’t let the insurer rewrite the story
If you were hit by a car in a Dallas crosswalk, you deserve a legal team that moves fast, preserves evidence, and demands full compensation for every way this crash changed your life.
Call RIGHT NOW and speak with a lawyer for FREE at 972-661-1111.
Our attorneys are standing by to take your call. Don’t Wait! Waiting only hurts your case! The sooner you call us, the sooner we can help you!