Texas Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety laws provide rights for pedestrians in Texas in an effort to prevent pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians have the right-of-way most of the time, except in cases when a vehicle doesn't have enough space and time to yield. If a moving vehicle cannot stop, pedestrians do not have the right of way and must wait until they can safely cross. Despite safety preventions, pedestrian accident numbers indicate  that pedestrian safety needs more attention.

 

Pedestrian Accident Prevention

Pedestrian accident prevention is a concern everywhere. In early 2011, President Barack Obama signed the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act into law, which aims to address issues related to pedestrian accidents with electric vehicles. The quiet motors of electric cars are harder for pedestrians to hear as they approach and can lead to higher cases of pedestrian accidents.

 

As more modern vehicles join the traffic flow, adapted safety measures will be increasingly important for pedestrian safety. The proactive approach to prevent pedestrian accidents in Texas is for pedestrians to obey all traffic signals and be alert for dangers wherever they go.

 

If you have a pedestrian accident caused by another person's negligence or malice, please contact the Texas personal injury law firm of Ben Abbott to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer. Our attorneys in Houston, Dallas or Fort Worth can help you understand your rights and options in a pedestrian accident lawsuit.

 

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

A pedestrian accident lawyer must prove the driver's negligence or wrongdoing caused the pedestrian accident. The success of your case rests in the hands of pedestrian accident lawyer managing it, so you need a highly qualified pedestrian accident lawyer to represent your case. Contact the Law Office of Ben Abbotttoday to speak for free with a pedestrian accident lawyer with a track record of success winning personal injury lawsuits in Texas.