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In Texas, pedestrians have rights—and when a driver violates those rights, the law gives you options. If you’ve been hit by a car while walking, whether in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, or even in a parking lot, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Under Texas law, drivers must:

• Yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and intersections
   
• Use reasonable care to avoid hitting anyone on foot
   
• Obey speed limits and traffic signals
   

If a driver fails to do these things and hits a pedestrian, that’s negligence—and it can form the basis of a personal injury claim.

If the driver is at fault, you may be entitled to damages for:

• Medical expenses (including future treatment)
   
• Lost wages and reduced earning ability
   
• Pain and suffering
   
• Emotional distress
   
• Disability or long-term impairment
   

Even if you were partially at fault (e.g., crossing outside a crosswalk), you may still recover—as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example:

If you're 20% at fault, and your damages total $100,000, you can still recover $80,000.
 

Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. This means you must file a lawsuit within two years of the accident—or lose your right to compensation.

Insurance companies often try to downplay pedestrian injuries or shift blame. An experienced personal injury attorney can:

• Investigate the scene
   
• Collect evidence and witness statements
   
• Work with doctors to document your injuries
   
• Handle negotiations and fight for a fair settlement
   

If you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident, don’t wait. Your health, financial recovery, and peace of mind matter.

HIT WHILE WALKING? CALL MIGUELÓN. FREE CONSULTATION.