If you or someone you love was hit by a car in a crosswalk in Texas, you have rights — and the driver who hit you is almost certainly at fault. Texas law requires all drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. If a driver failed to do that and you were injured, you are entitled to full compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Do not wait. Call Rad Law Firm right now at 972-661-1111. Free consultation. No fees unless we win.
Pedestrian Accidents in Texas Are Devastating — And Completely Preventable
When a car hits a person, there is no contest.
No airbags. No seatbelt. No steel frame protecting you.
Pedestrians hit by vehicles — even at relatively low speeds — routinely suffer catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Many do not survive.
The numbers in Texas are alarming:
✅ Texas consistently ranks among the most dangerous states in the country for pedestrians
✅ Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the most dangerous metro areas for pedestrian accidents in the entire nation
✅ The majority of pedestrian fatalities happen on roads where drivers were supposed to yield
✅ Crosswalk accidents are almost always 100% the driver’s fault
If you were hit in a crosswalk, you were doing everything right. The driver failed you.
Now it is time to make sure they — and their insurance company — are held fully accountable.
📞 Call 972-661-1111 right now. Rad Law Firm is available 24/7.
Texas Law Is Clear: Drivers Must Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalks
This is not a gray area.
Under Texas Transportation Code Section 552.003, drivers are legally required to:
✅ Yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian in a crosswalk
✅ Slow down and stop when a pedestrian is crossing
✅ Exercise due care to avoid striking a pedestrian — anywhere on the road
✅ Give warning with their horn if necessary to protect a pedestrian
When a driver violates this law and hits a pedestrian, they are negligent. Full stop.
That negligence is the foundation of your legal claim — and Rad Law Firm knows exactly how to build it into the maximum compensation you deserve.
Common Causes of Crosswalk Accidents in Texas
Crosswalk accidents happen every single day across Dallas-Fort Worth and all of Texas. The most common causes include:
🚨 Distracted driving — texting, scrolling, or using a phone while driving
🚨 Failing to yield — drivers who do not stop or slow at marked crosswalks
🚨 Speeding — drivers moving too fast to stop in time
🚨 Drunk or impaired driving — one of the leading causes of pedestrian fatalities
🚨 Running red lights or stop signs — especially at marked intersections
🚨 Turning without checking — right or left turns where the driver does not see a pedestrian crossing
🚨 Poor visibility — inadequate street lighting, bad weather, or obstructed sightlines
🚨 Aggressive driving — drivers who simply refuse to yield
In every one of these situations, the driver — not the pedestrian — bears legal responsibility.
Crosswalk Accident Injuries Are Severe
Because pedestrians have zero protection, the injuries from crosswalk accidents are among the most serious we see.
Rad Law Firm handles pedestrian accident cases involving:
🚨 Traumatic brain injury and skull fractures
🚨 Spinal cord injury and paralysis
🚨 Multiple broken bones — legs, arms, pelvis, ribs
🚨 Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
🚨 Severe road rash and deep lacerations
🚨 Knee, hip, and joint reconstruction injuries
🚨 Facial fractures and disfigurement
🚨 Soft tissue damage and ligament tears
🚨 Emotional trauma, PTSD, and anxiety
🚨 Wrongful death
These injuries change lives permanently. The compensation you recover needs to reflect that — not just cover the immediate hospital bill.
📞 Call 972-661-1111. Rad Law Firm fights for every dollar you deserve.
Step-by-Step: What to Do After a Crosswalk Accident in Texas
Step 1: Call 911 Immediately
Do not move if you are seriously injured — wait for emergency services.
If you are able to call or have someone call for you:
✅ Request police and emergency medical services right away
✅ A police report documenting the crash is critical to your case
✅ Officers will document the crosswalk, signals, skid marks, and driver behavior
✅ Witnesses can be identified and interviewed on the spot
Never let the driver convince you not to call the police. Always call 911.
Step 2: Get Emergency Medical Care — Immediately
After being struck by a vehicle, your body is in shock. You may not feel the full extent of your injuries for hours or days.
✅ Accept emergency transport to the hospital — do not refuse it
✅ Get a full medical evaluation documenting every injury from head to toe
✅ Disclose every symptom to the treating physician — even minor ones
✅ Follow every treatment and rehabilitation plan exactly as prescribed
✅ Keep every single medical record, bill, and diagnosis
If you decline medical care at the scene, the insurance company will use that decision against you to argue your injuries were not serious. Do not give them that ammunition.
Step 3: Document Everything If You Are Able
Evidence gathered immediately after a crosswalk accident is incredibly powerful.
📸 Photograph and Video:
- The exact crosswalk where you were hit
- The driver’s vehicle — plate number, make, model, damage
- Traffic signals, crosswalk signals, and road markings
- Skid marks, debris, and the vehicle’s final position
- Your injuries — bruising, cuts, swelling — document them now and daily as they develop
- Any nearby surveillance cameras or traffic cameras
📋 Collect:
- The driver’s full name, license number, insurance information
- Names and phone numbers of every witness
- The responding officer’s name, badge number, and report number
- The exact time, location, and direction of travel
The more documentation gathered at the scene, the harder it is for the insurance company to minimize what happened to you.
Step 4: Do NOT Talk to the Driver’s Insurance Company
You will hear from them fast. They sound helpful. They are not.
🚫 Do NOT give a recorded statement — ever
🚫 Do NOT say you are “doing okay” or “feeling fine”
🚫 Do NOT accept any settlement offer — even a seemingly generous one
🚫 Do NOT sign any documents, forms, or liability releases
🚫 Do NOT post photos or comments about the accident on social media
🚫 Do NOT discuss fault with anyone except your attorney
Insurance adjusters are trained to find anything they can use to reduce or deny your claim. Even one offhand comment can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
📞 Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 before you say a single word to any insurance company.
Step 5: Call Rad Law Firm Right Now
📞 972-661-1111 — Free Consultation. No Fees Unless We Win. Available 24/7.
Pedestrian accident cases move fast — and so does the other side.
The moment you call Rad Law Firm, we immediately:
✅ Take over all communication with the driver’s insurance company
✅ Dispatch investigators to the accident scene before evidence disappears
✅ Subpoena traffic camera and surveillance footage before it is deleted
✅ Issue legal holds to preserve all critical evidence
✅ Begin building the strongest possible case for maximum compensation
✅ Connect you with top medical specialists if needed
✅ Fight for every dollar you are owed — in negotiations and in court if necessary
You were hit in a crosswalk. You were following the law. Now let Rad Law Firm make sure the person who failed you pays every penny they owe.
Step 6: Seek Traffic and Surveillance Camera Footage Immediately
This step is time-sensitive and most injured victims do not know to do it.
Crosswalk accidents at intersections are often captured on:
📹 City traffic cameras
📹 Business security cameras facing the street
📹 Doorbell cameras on nearby homes
📹 Red light cameras
📹 Dash cameras from other vehicles
This footage is typically deleted within 24 to 72 hours unless a legal hold is issued.
Rad Law Firm knows exactly how to send the right legal notices to preserve this footage — but only if contacted quickly.
📞 Do not wait. Call 972-661-1111 right now.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Texas Crosswalk Accident?
Pedestrian accident victims typically suffer the most serious injuries in any traffic accident — and deserve the most complete compensation.
Rad Law Firm fights to recover:
✅ All Medical Bills — emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, future treatment
✅ Lost Wages — income lost while you are unable to work
✅ Future Earning Capacity — if your injuries affect your long-term ability to work
✅ Pain and Suffering — physical pain and emotional trauma
✅ Permanent Disability — life-altering compensation for permanent injuries
✅ Disfigurement and Scarring — compensation for permanent physical changes
✅ Emotional Distress — PTSD, anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma after the crash
✅ Loss of Enjoyment of Life — when injuries prevent you from living as you did before
✅ Property Damage — personal items damaged in the accident
✅ Punitive Damages — when the driver was drunk, extremely reckless, or acted with gross negligence
✅ Wrongful Death — if you lost a loved one in a crosswalk accident
Rad Law Firm has recovered over $2 billion for injured Texans since 1992. Your case deserves the same relentless pursuit.
What If the Driver Claims You Were Jaywalking or At Fault?
This is one of the most common defenses in pedestrian accident cases.
The driver — or their insurance company — may argue:
🚩 You were not in a marked crosswalk
🚩 You crossed against the signal
🚩 You were wearing dark clothing at night
🚩 You were distracted by your phone
Here is the truth:
Even if you share some degree of fault, Texas law may still allow you to recover compensation. Under Texas’s modified comparative fault rule, you can recover damages as long as you are less than 51% responsible for the accident.
Insurance companies inflate a pedestrian’s fault percentage to reduce payouts. This is a tactic — not a fact.
Rad Law Firm knows exactly how to fight back against false fault claims and protect your right to full compensation.
📞 Call 972-661-1111 — even if you think you may have been partially at fault.
Special Situations Rad Law Firm Handles in Crosswalk Accident Cases
Every pedestrian accident case has unique circumstances. Rad Law Firm has the experience to handle them all:
✅ Hit-and-run crosswalk accidents — pursuing uninsured motorist claims and identifying the driver
✅ School zone crosswalk accidents — enhanced negligence when children are involved
✅ Drunk driver crosswalk accidents — pursuing maximum punitive damages
✅ City or government liability — when a dangerous crosswalk design contributed to the accident
✅ Rideshare driver accidents — Uber, Lyft, and delivery vehicle crosswalk strikes
✅ Commercial vehicle accidents — trucks and vans that strike pedestrians at crosswalks
✅ Wrongful death crosswalk cases — fighting for families who lost loved ones
Why Choose Rad Law Firm for Your Texas Pedestrian Accident Case?
🏆 Named Top-Rated Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2026 by Best Lawyers in America®
🏆 Over $2 Billion Recovered for injured Texans since 1992
🏆 99% Success Rate across thousands of personal injury cases
🏆 Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization — fewer than 3% of Texas attorneys hold this distinction
🏆 A+ BBB Rating — Better Business Bureau Highest Possible Rating
🏆 10/10 Perfect Rating on Justia
🏆 Top-Rated on Yelp with consistent 5-star reviews from real clients
🏆 No Fees Unless We Win — zero financial risk to you
🏆 Available 24/7 — because accidents do not wait for business hours
⚠️ Urgent Warning: Texas law gives pedestrian accident victims 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. But surveillance footage disappears in 24 to 72 hours. Witnesses forget details within days. Physical evidence at the scene is gone almost immediately. Every hour you wait weakens your case. Call 972-661-1111 right now.
Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Texas Pedestrian Accident Case
Avoid these — each one can cost you your entire claim:
🚩 Not calling 911 — no police report means no official record of what happened
🚩 Refusing medical treatment at the scene — insurance companies use this to deny serious injuries
🚩 Waiting days to see a doctor — creates gaps that insurers exploit
🚩 Talking to the insurance company without a lawyer — anything you say will be used against you
🚩 Accepting a fast settlement — almost always far below the true value of your case
🚩 Posting on social media — a single photo or comment can destroy your credibility
🚩 Assuming the driver’s insurance will be fair — it will not be, and it never is
🚩 Waiting too long to call a lawyer — critical evidence vanishes fast
📞 Protect yourself right now. Call 972-661-1111.
Frequently Asked Questions — Texas Crosswalk Accidents
Q: Who is at fault when a pedestrian is hit in a crosswalk in Texas?
In most cases, the driver is at fault. Texas law requires all drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks. When a driver fails to yield and strikes a pedestrian, they are legally negligent. Call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 for a free case evaluation.
Q: What should I do immediately after being hit by a car in a crosswalk?
Call 911, accept emergency medical care, document the scene if able, collect the driver’s information and witness contacts, and call Rad Law Firm at 972-661-1111 before speaking to any insurance company.
Q: Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for the crosswalk accident?
Possibly yes. Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule that allows you to recover damages as long as you are less than 51% at fault. Insurance companies will try to inflate your fault percentage — Rad Law Firm fights back against those tactics. Call 972-661-1111.
Q: What if the driver who hit me in the crosswalk fled the scene?
Hit-and-run crosswalk accidents are handled through your own uninsured motorist coverage and through active investigation to identify the driver. Rad Law Firm handles hit-and-run pedestrian cases regularly. Call 972-661-1111 immediately.
Q: How much is a Texas pedestrian crosswalk accident case worth?
Pedestrian cases typically result in higher settlements than standard car accident cases because injuries are almost always more severe. Compensation includes medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, and more. Call 972-661-1111 for a free evaluation of your specific case.
Q: How much does it cost to hire Rad Law Firm for a pedestrian accident case?
Nothing. Rad Law Firm works on a pure contingency fee — you pay zero unless and until we win your case. No upfront costs. No hourly fees. No financial risk to you.
Q: Does Rad Law Firm handle pedestrian accident cases outside of Dallas?
Yes. Rad Law Firm handles pedestrian accident cases throughout all of Texas including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, and all surrounding communities.
You Were Hit in a Crosswalk. You Did Nothing Wrong. Now Fight Back.
You followed the law.
You used the crosswalk.
The driver failed you — and now you are dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost income, and a pain that may last the rest of your life.
You deserve full justice. Not a lowball offer. Not delays. Not excuses.
Rad Law Firm has recovered over $2 billion for injured Texans and we are ready to fight for you right now.
Pick up the phone. Call 972-661-1111.
It costs you nothing. There is zero obligation. And if we take your case, you pay nothing unless we win.
The driver’s insurance company is already working against you.
It is time to put the most powerful legal team in Texas on your side.
📞 972-661-1111
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About Rad Law Firm: Rad Law Firm is a board-certified Texas personal injury law firm specializing in pedestrian accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, and slip-and-fall injuries. The firm has recovered over $2 billion for injured Texans since 1992 with a 99% success rate. Named Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2026 by Best Lawyers in America®. A+ BBB. 10/10 Justia. Top-Rated Yelp.