Yes, Texas wrongful death law allows surviving spouses, children, and parents to file claims when pedestrian accidents prove fatal.

Wrongful death damages include funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support and inheritance, loss of companionship, guidance, and nurturing, and mental anguish suffered by surviving family members.

Commercial vehicle accidents often involve higher insurance coverage limits and additional liable parties.

Both the driver and their employer typically share liability when employees cause accidents during work duties. Commercial carriers often carry $1 million or more in liability coverage compared to typical $30,000-$60,000 personal auto policies, potentially increasing available compensation.

While you can file insurance claims without an attorney, studies show represented accident victims recover significantly higher settlements than unrepresented claimants.

Insurance adjusters are trained negotiators working to minimize payouts. Pedestrian accident victims dealing with serious injuries while navigating complex legal processes often accept inadequate settlements without legal guidance.

Pedestrian accident cases typically resolve within 12 to 24 months, depending on injury severity, treatment duration, and defendant cooperation.

Simple cases with clear liability and moderate injuries may settle in six months. Complex cases involving severe injuries, disputed liability, or multiple defendants often require longer—sometimes two years or more if trial becomes necessary.

Call 911 immediately to report the accident and request medical assistance.

Remain at the scene if physically able, document the driver’s information and vehicle details, photograph your injuries and the accident location, and obtain contact information from witnesses. Seek medical evaluation even for seemingly minor injuries, as internal injuries may not show immediate symptoms.

Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including pedestrian accidents.

This deadline runs from the date of your accident. Missing the deadline typically bars you from ever filing suit. For wrongful death claims, the two-year period generally begins on the date of death. Claims against government entities require notice within six months.

Yes, Texas comparative fault law allows recovery even when pedestrians share fault for accidents.

You can receive compensation as long as you were less than 51% responsible for the collision. Your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault—if you were 20% at fault and damages total $100,000, you would recover $80,000.

When at-fault drivers lack insurance or flee (hit-and-run), your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may provide compensation.

Texas law requires insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage, though drivers can reject it in writing. If you have this coverage, your own policy pays your damages. For hit-and-runs, police investigation may identify the fleeing driver.

Pedestrian accident values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term impacts.

Catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage warrant significantly higher compensation than minor injuries. Cases involving permanent disability, ongoing medical needs, or wrongful death typically result in six or seven-figure settlements or verdicts.

Texas pedestrian accident victims can recover economic damages including medical bills, future medical expenses, lost wages, and lost earning capacity.

Non-economic damages cover pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement. In cases involving gross negligence like drunk driving, punitive damages may also apply.