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...
– David Komie
Pedestrian Injuries
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...