- May 14, 2025
- Pedestrian Accident
Automobile accidents can involve other vehicles, their passengers, drivers, motorcyclists, and even pedestrians. Indeed, the scope of injury or damage an accident of this variety may cause can vary, and your legal options will depend largely on the unique circumstances surrounding your case. If you or a loved one became injured in a vehicle-related accident as a pedestrian, and the accident resulted from another person or party’s negligence, you may have grounds to file a legal claim for compensation. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic personal injury attorneys provide information about pedestrian accidents, including statistics, consequences, and why it is in your best interest to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
When motor vehicles strike pedestrians, the outcome can often be catastrophic. While several cities across the country may tout their walkability, not all cities are created with walkability in mind. This, coupled with distracted or reckless driving and a disregard for pedestrian safety contribute to higher injury and fatality rates.
Speeding, distracted driving, reckless driving, and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol all contribute to pedestrian injuries. In a 2019 report prepared for the Dallas District Texas Department of Transportation, there were 8,332 pedestrian-related crashes from 2008 to 2017, with 80% of the accidents occurring in Dallas county. Moreover, of the total pedestrian-related crashes, 7% occurred on freeways and 39% of those were fatal. For further information or to discuss your potential pedestrian accident claim, give our office a call today.
Severity of Injuries
A notable feature of pedestrian accidents involving vehicles is that, given the significant weight difference between the average person and a standard vehicle, injuries endured are oftentimes severe and life-altering. Some common pedestrian accident injuries may include traumatic brain damage, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and amputated limbs, to name a few. Issues such as these not only change a person’s life, but can lead to an ongoing need for care, support, and more. Speak with our team to learn how we may be able to help you or a loved one who has been injured as a result of another person’s negligence or carelessness.
Speak to a Catastrophic Injury Attorney
While technology allows us to obtain information at the click of a button, there is only so much insight that can be gained about your legal options without speaking with an experienced attorney in the field. A catastrophic personal injury attorney can help inform you of your options based on the unique circumstances surrounding your claim and discuss what it would look like to pursue the matter during a free consultation.
Learn More Today
It is essential drivers practice defensive driving, as driving aggression continues to contribute to significant car and pedestrian injuries. If you were a pedestrian harmed as a result of another person or party’s negligence, don’t hesitate to speak to our team. Contact Crain Brogdon, LLP in Dallas, TX by calling 214-522-9404 to schedule your free consultation with our office and learn more about your rights as a pedestrian harmed by another person’s carelessness.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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