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Pedestrian Accidents
Reviewed by Marco Crawford, Trial Attorney · Updated September 2026
Walking should be safe, but in San Antonio pedestrians are hit on busy roads, in parking lots, at bus stops and in crosswalks every week. With nothing to protect them, people on foot often suffer life-changing injuries.
Marco Crawford represents pedestrians and families after these crashes. He investigates how the crash happened, pushes back when insurers try to blame the person walking, and fights for full compensation.
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Where Pedestrian Accidents Happen
Pedestrian crashes happen in busy places and quiet neighborhoods alike.
Crosswalks and intersections
Drivers who fail to yield when turning or running lights.
Bus stops and busy corridors
People walking along roads without sidewalks or safe crossings.
Parking lots
Drivers backing up or cutting through without looking.
School zones and neighborhoods
Children and families walking to school or home.
Pedestrian Rights Under Texas Law
Texas law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and to use care to avoid hitting anyone on the road. Drivers turning at intersections, backing out of driveways and pulling out of parking spaces must watch for people on foot.
Insurance companies often argue that a pedestrian was jaywalking, wearing dark clothing or distracted. Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule, so even if you share some responsibility, you may still recover as long as you weren't more than 50% at fault.
Pedestrian cases often depend on details that disappear quickly: video from nearby businesses and buses, witness accounts and the driver's phone use. Acting fast helps preserve that evidence.
Common Pedestrian Injuries
Even a low-speed impact can cause serious harm to a person on foot.
Head and brain injuries
From striking the vehicle or the pavement.
Leg and pelvic fractures
Often from the initial impact with the bumper.
Spinal injuries
Injuries that can affect mobility long-term.
Wrongful death
When a crash takes a loved one's life.
What You May Be Able to Recover
Under Texas law, people injured by someone else's negligence may be able to recover compensation for losses like these. Every case is different, and an attorney can explain what may apply to yours.
Medical bills
Past and future treatment, surgery, therapy and medication.
Lost wages
Income lost while you recover, plus reduced earning capacity.
Pain and suffering
The physical pain an injury causes.
Mental anguish
The emotional toll of the injury and recovery.
Impairment and disfigurement
Lasting physical limitations and scarring.
Property damage
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and property.
What to Do Next
The steps you take early can make a real difference. Here's what to do.
- 1Get medical care right awaySome injuries don't show up for days. Prompt treatment protects your health and documents what happened.
- 2Get the crash reportAsk the officer for the report number before you leave the scene.
- 3Document everythingPhotos of the scene, vehicles and injuries, plus witness names and numbers.
- 4Don't give a recorded statementTalk with a lawyer before speaking with the other side's insurance company.
- 5Call Marco Crawford LawFree case review at 210.756.5400. Hablamos español.
Why Clients Choose Marco Crawford
Trial-ready preparation
Every case is prepared as if it's going to trial, because insurers pay more when they know you're ready.
Direct access to Marco
You'll talk with your lawyer, not just a case manager.
No fee unless we win
Injury cases are handled on contingency. Nothing up front.
Hablamos español
Your case explained clearly, in English or Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover if I wasn't in a crosswalk?
Possibly. Drivers still have a duty to watch for pedestrians. Texas's comparative fault rule may reduce your recovery if you share some fault, but you can still recover if you weren't more than 50% responsible.
The driver who hit me drove off. What can I do?
Report it to police right away. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may help in hit-and-run cases, and video or witnesses may help identify the driver.
Does my own car insurance cover me if I was walking?
It may. Personal injury protection (PIP) and uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy can apply even when you're a pedestrian.
What does it cost to hire Marco Crawford Law?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
My child was hit near a school. What should we do?
Get medical care first, then report the crash and gather witness information. Children's injury claims have special rules, and a lawyer can explain how they work.
I was hit in a parking lot. Is that handled differently?
Parking lot crashes can involve the driver and sometimes the property owner if poor design or lighting contributed. The crash may not have a police report, so photos and witnesses are especially important.
Serving San Antonio and Surrounding Communities
Pedestrian crashes in San Antonio often happen along wide, fast corridors like Military Drive, Fredericksburg Road, Culebra Road and Bandera Road, near bus stops and apartment complexes, downtown near the River Walk, and in busy retail parking lots across the city.
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