Texas Law: When Pedestrians Have the Right of Way All too often, pedestrians are hurt in car-related incidents. In fact, since 2016, pedestrian accidents in Texas have increased by nearly 10 percent.1 Tragically, many of these accidents could have been prevented if some party had complied with Texas’ pedestrian right-of-way laws.2 If you or a …
All too often, pedestrians are hurt in car-related incidents. In fact, since 2016, pedestrian accidents in Texas have increased by nearly 10 percent.1 Tragically, many of these accidents could have been prevented if some party had complied with Texas’ pedestrian right-of-way laws.2
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, here’s what you must know about these laws and who may be liable when failures to follow them cause harm.
In Texas, pedestrians will have the right-of-way, meaning vehicles are legally required to yield to them, whenever pedestrians are:
In addition to these pedestrian right-of-way laws, Texas requires drivers to:
Vehicles will have the right-of-way, meaning pedestrians must yield to them when pedestrians are:
Whenever a pedestrian accident harms you or a loved one, the best things to do in the immediate aftermath are to:
A lawyer can investigate the incident, determine who’s liable, and help you safeguard your rights moving forward. An attorney can also help you get on the road to justice, building you the strongest possible claim so you can secure the financial recovery you deserve.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident or any type of motor vehicle crash, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced Houston car accident lawyer at the Amaro Law Firm. We’re ready to provide you with clear advice and superior advocacy in the pursuit of justice and financial recovery.
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1: According to the latestdata from Texas Department of Transportation 2: Pedestrianright-of-way laws in Texas
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