Many people assume that low-speed vehicle collisions result in only minor injuries, but this belief can be misleading. Pedestrians struck by vehicles moving at slower speeds can still suffer severe injuries. Many different factors play a role in determining the...
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– David Komie
– David Komie
Pedestrian Injuries
When are pedestrians liable after being hit by a vehicle?
Pedestrians are typically the more vulnerable party in vehicle accidents, but they can still become liable under certain circumstances in Texas. Pedestrian liability arises when their actions contribute significantly to causing an accident, and it is important for all...
This type of vehicle poses a huge threat to pedestrians in traffic
When Texas pedestrians get hit by motor vehicles, the outcome is often severe. People out walking or jogging do not have the structure of a vehicle or the protection of safety restraints to reduce their injury risk. Even low-speed crashes can lead to broken bones and...
Who pays for a pedestrian’s injuries when they get hit by a car?
Every time a pedestrian in Texas crosses the street, they run the risk of a collision with a motor vehicle. Sometimes, pedestrians get killed in crashes caused by someone driving a car. Even when they use a marked crosswalk and check the street carefully before...
Pedestrian crash leads to 1 injury and 1 arrest
A pedestrian has sadly suffered injuries in a tragic car crash in Texas. A woman has also been arrested in connection with the car collision due to alleged drunk driving. The collision took place during the early morning hours on a recent Sunday. How the accident...
Hit-and-run pedestrian crash leads to 1 injury, 1 arrest
An elderly woman has sadly been injured in a tragic hit-and-run pedestrian accident. According to the Texarkana police, a 26-year-old woman caused the collision and then fled the scene. However, authorities managed to arrest her on a recent Thursday after receiving...
New law in Texas addresses pedestrian crash injuries
A new Texas law that took effect in September imposes strong penalties for motorists who cause pedestrian crashes due to negligent driving. Specifically, according to the act, drivers who cause physical harm to pedestrians may be charged with Class A misdemeanors. In...
