Pedestrian Accidents in Houston
A car hit you while you were walking, or someone in your family was struck. Your health comes first — then your rights. We explain what to do, in plain language, with a free consultation — and you pay no attorney fees unless we win.
On foot against a car: the law does protect you
Houston is a hard city for people who walk: long, fast avenues, traffic lights spaced far apart, and missing crosswalks exactly where the most people travel on foot — in working neighborhoods like the East End, Gulfton, and Sharpstown. Walking to the store, to the bus stop, or to pick up your kids should not cost you your health. When a vehicle strikes a person on foot, it is almost never a minor impact: fractures, head injuries, and wounds that change a life. That is why the first step, always, is medical care — see a doctor even if you think the hit was light.
The second step is protecting your case. The driver's insurance company will try to put the blame on you, the pedestrian, so it can pay less. Do not give them a recorded statement or accept a quick first offer before talking to a lawyer. And keep this in mind: were you crossing outside the crosswalk? That does not automatically kill your case. Texas follows comparative fault, and the driver's share of responsibility can still count, depending on the facts. Our blog walks you through what to do after an accident, step by step.
One more thing you should know: your immigration status doesn't matter. An undocumented victim has the same right to compensation as anyone else, and as a general rule, status is not even admissible in these cases. Pedestrian cases are a core part of our accidents and injury practice, and we serve the community from our Montrose and East End offices.
Free consultation: let's talk about your case
5 steps to defend your case
01. Free consultation
We listen to your story at no cost and explain your options clearly. You pay no attorney fees unless we win your case.
02. Police report and cameras
We move fast to secure the police report and footage from nearby cameras before it is erased — many systems record over their video within days.
03. Witnesses and reconstruction
We track down witnesses while memories are fresh and, when needed, work with accident reconstruction experts.
04. Complete medical documentation
We organize your medical file so every injury, every appointment, and every expense is documented — no gaps for the insurer to exploit.
05. Fighting unfair blame
When the insurance company tries to pin the fault on the pedestrian, we answer with evidence. Your side of the story deserves to be defended with facts, not assumptions.
Questions about pedestrian accidents
If the driver fled the scene, time works against you: the police report, video from nearby businesses, and witnesses can be lost within days. And as surprising as it sounds, the uninsured motorist coverage in your own household can protect a pedestrian, depending on the policy. If you are wondering how much your case may be worth, our blog explains the factors that come into play — no promises, just honesty.
I was crossing outside the crosswalk. Do I still have a case?
Often, yes. Texas follows comparative fault: even if you share part of the blame, the driver's share of responsibility can still count, depending on the facts. Crossing outside a crosswalk does not automatically kill your case. Every situation is different, so let a lawyer review yours before you accept a no from the insurance company.
The driver fled the scene. What do I do?
Call the police and file a report as fast as you can — camera footage and witnesses tend to disappear within days. And even if the driver is never found, uninsured motorist (UM) coverage in your household may apply even though you were on foot, depending on the policy. It is worth having a lawyer review it before you give up on the case.
The insurance company says it was my fault. Now what?
Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement before talking to a lawyer. Insurers commonly try to shift the blame onto the pedestrian to pay less. Evidence — the police report, video, witnesses, and photos of the scene — is what wins these cases, and gathering it early can change the picture completely.
My child was hit near school. Is that different?
Cases involving children are handled with special care. In general, drivers owe extra caution in school zones and anywhere children are present, and the law recognizes that a child does not behave like an adult. Get medical care first and keep every piece of documentation; then we can calmly walk through the legal steps.
What does it cost to hire a lawyer?
The consultation is free and we work on contingency: you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. That lets you focus on your recovery instead of worrying about an upfront bill.