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Brian White | November 28, 2023 | Pedestrian Accident
How much money you can get from getting hit by a car as a pedestrian depends on many factors. However, pedestrian accidents often result in high-value personal injury claims. The medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses can rise quickly because pedestrians often sustain catastrophic injuries. Each pedestrian accident case is unique. Therefore, the factors… read more
Brian White | September 29, 2023 | Pedestrian Accident
Suppose a car hits a pedestrian. Who pays the medical bill for the actions of negligent drivers? Who pays the bill for impaired drivers? If you are hit by a car in Houston, this question is going to become very important to you, and very quickly. When a pedestrian gets hit by a car in… read more
Brian White | November 5, 2022 | Pedestrian Accident
Houston, Texas is home to nearly 2.3 million people. With such a large population, the streets are consistently bustling with drivers and pedestrians. In today’s busy world, people walking the streets are often distracted by digital devices. The term “pedestrian” encompasses anyone who is walking, skateboarding, or using a wheelchair near the roads. It is… read more
Brian White | May 19, 2022 | Pedestrian Accident
Jaywalking is the term used to describe a person illegally crossing the street on foot. If you are caught jaywalking, you could be given a citation. Texas has numerous pedestrian laws that define when a pedestrian has the right-of-way. A pedestrian has the right of way when crossing the road in most cases. Motorists should… read more
Brian White | January 25, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accident
Every year, millions of Americans make a New Year’s Resolution to get into shape. Most gyms see a massive influx of new members during the early months of each year, while the streets of Houston see more bicyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. Despite the fact that many people are trying to get in better shape, they… read more
Brian White | December 1, 2018 | Pedestrian Accident
The 2017 Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Mobility Report showed an increase in crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 1,944 accidents in the region involved pedestrians – an increase of 46% from 2015. If you frequently walk in the city of Houston, it is up to you to protect your rights and help prevent collisions. The… read more
Brian White | October 17, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury
While bicycling offers many benefits, it’s not without risks. In car accidents, a bicyclist has much less protection than those inside the car – which can lead to devastating injuries. On Bike to Work Day in May 2018, Mayor Turner instructed BikeHouston to work with the city to improve bicyclist safety. This was in response… read more
Brian White | August 14, 2017 | Auto Accidents, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury
It is a common misconception to assume that pedestrians always have the right of way in Texas. Motor vehicles cause much more damage to pedestrians than vice versa in an accident. This fact leads many to believe that motorists must always yield right of way to people walking on crosswalks and in the road. While… read more
