In today’s fast-paced world, distracted driving is a prevalent issue that can lead to devastating accidents. As technology continues to advance, so does the potential for driver distractions. If you’ve been involved in a distracted driving accident in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2024, seeking compensation is your right. When it comes to navigating the…
Read MoreBlog
The What and How of Seeking Compensation for Distracted Driving Accidents in DFW in 2024
Posted in bicycle Accident, Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, liability, Motorcycle Accidents, negligence, pain and suffering, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Safety, truck accidents, wrongful death on January 15, 2024
Navigating Pedestrian Laws: Is Jaywalking Really Illegal in Texas?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on August 11, 2023
Whether you’re rushing to catch the bus or simply looking to save a few extra seconds, jaywalking is a common practice for pedestrians in cities across the United States. But is jaywalking really illegal in Texas? This seemingly innocuous question has raised debates and confusion among both locals and visitors alike. In this article, we…
Read MoreI Got Hit By a Car While Walking | What to Do
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on February 17, 2023
As a pedestrian, you assume you’re relatively safe walking to your destination. Unfortunately, accidents can happen even when you watch for vehicles and follow all laws. If you were in a pedestrian accident, you are probably wondering, What do I do if I got hit by a car while walking? If you are considering pursuing…
Read MorePedestrian Crosswalk Laws in Texas
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on September 10, 2022
Pedestrians are the road’s most vulnerable users. They are at risk of catastrophic to fatal injuries in traffic accidents. It is a driver’s responsibility to reasonably prevent pedestrian accidents by knowing and obeying all relevant traffic laws, including crosswalk laws. Following Texas’ crosswalk laws as a pedestrian can also help you avoid a serious accident….
Read MoreIf a Jaywalker Is Hit by a Car, Who’s at Fault?
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents on June 22, 2022
When we think of accidents involving pedestrians and fault, we often assume that the motorist is at fault. In driver’s education courses, we’re often taught that pedestrians have the right of way. In certain situations, however, pedestrians can be liable for accidents, either partially or wholly. How Do We Determine Fault? Imagine witnessing a car…
Read MoreSan Antonio Pedestrian Accidents – Child Pedestrian Injuries
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents on June 18, 2022
San Antonio Child Pedestrian Injury Attorney Child pedestrian injuries and deaths due to motor vehicle related incidents nationwide average 20,000 incidents each year. The majority of child pedestrian injuries and deaths occur at non-intersection locations. When a child suffers an injury or is killed in an auto accident, parents and other family members are often…
Read MoreSan Antonino Crosswalk Accident Lawyer
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents on April 20, 2022
While crosswalks aren’t taken seriously in a lot of cities, in San Antonino area we do take them seriously – but in the wrong way. Many of the crosswalks in San Antonino are nearly invisible to drivers and pedestrians, whether due to design or due to lack of maintenance. The brown/gray brick patterns on black asphalt…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Pedestrian Accidents?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on April 18, 2022
Pedestrian accidents are one of the most disastrous types of collisions. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the victim can suffer life-changing injuries. If you get hurt or a loved one is killed in a pedestrian accident in Texas, determining liability can help you move forward. Holding one or more parties liable, or financially and…
Read MoreImportance of Hiring a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on April 14, 2022
If you get injured in a pedestrian accident, you may wish the claims process to be over as quickly as possible so that you can put the whole thing behind you. While hiring an attorney may seem daunting, it is the best way to resolve your case. You can trust a lawyer to serve your…
Read MoreHow Much Money Can You Get From Getting Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on April 12, 2022
Getting hit by a car can cause devastating injuries, such as a major concussion or permanent paralysis. In Texas, pedestrians usually have the right-of-way. This makes it the responsibility of a driver to watch for pedestrians and prevent accidents. After this type of crash, you may have the right to seek financial compensation from the…
Read MoreHalloween Pedestrian Safety Guide for Dallas
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on October 19, 2021
Pedestrians are always at risk of injuries while walking around Dallas. Negligent and distracted drivers can collide with pedestrians and cause life-changing injuries. In 2017, 615 pedestrians in Texas lost their lives in traffic accidents. On Halloween, however, pedestrians may be at a greater than usual risk of accidents due to careless and belligerent drivers.More…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents in Dallas
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on April 23, 2021
Bustling cities like Dallas are especially dangerous places for pedestrians. Downtown areas have many places where pedestrians and motor vehicles intersect. In these areas, human errors such as distraction and carelessness can lead to deadly pedestrian accidents. As a driver or pedestrian in Dallas, Texas, do certain things to reduce your risk of getting into…
Read MoreWhat Happens If a Self-Driving Car Hits a Pedestrian?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on May 8, 2020
Self-driving vehicles might be commonplace in the modern age, but that does not make them failsafe. Like all consumer products, self-driving cars can contain issues, defects, and hazards that make them unreasonably dangerous for operators and the public. Self-driving cars have already proven their potential risks with tragedies such as the first pedestrian death by…
Read MoreWhat are the Penalties for Jaywalking in Texas?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on June 20, 2019
When walking along certain roadways in Texas, pedestrians might not always find a crosswalk to use to safely cross the street. Logically, one might assume that an area with no crosswalks could imply that pedestrians possess right-of-way in crossing the street in any location. This is simply not true and is in fact extremely dangerous….
Read MoreWhat Are The Leading Causes of Pedestrian Injury?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on September 3, 2018
Pedestrian injuries are still unfortunately common occurrences. In recent years, public health authorities have attempted to control the amount of pedestrian death and injury by creating more walkable urban centers, installing more crosswalks in busy areas, and doing other things to reduce the risk of accidents. However, pedestrian accidents still can and do occur daily….
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of Distracted Walking?
Posted in Pedestrian Accidents on February 19, 2018
Most people are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. However, walking while distracted can be just as dangerous at the wrong time or place. In San Antonio, the attorneys of Aaron A. Herbert, P.C., want to help you avoid accident and injury by making you aware of the dangers of distracted walking. Dangers in…
Read MoreWhat Are the Right-of-Way Laws in Texas?
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury on November 29, 2016
The rules of the road enable drivers to anticipate the actions of others. Quite often, drivers must yield to other drivers or pedestrians before moving. The phrase “right of way” describes how you determine when to yield to another driver or pedestrian or when that other driver or pedestrian must yield to you. Right-of-way laws…
Read MoreCollege Campus Accident Claims: Are They Different?
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Safety, Workplace Injuries on January 15, 2016
Lawsuits for accidents that occur at colleges can be very different from those at other establishments, depending on the circumstances. There are many considerations that determine how a lawsuit stemming from a campus accident will proceed; however, you do still have legal options if and when you pursue a claim. Holding Public Schools Liable State…
Read MoreIf I’m Doing Something Illegal but Get Injured, Can I Still Make a Claim?
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents on January 8, 2016
The answer to the question is that it depends, particularly in the case of a pedestrian accident. For instance, if you’re jaywalking because you really didn’t want to go to the crosswalk to get back to the office and a speeding vehicle hits you, the query shifts from “if someone is liable” to “how much…
Read MoreHow People Fake Accidents: Common Schemes and Repercussions
Posted in Car Accidents, Dog Bites, Pedestrian Accidents on December 18, 2015
Some people will do anything to get some extra cash in their pockets, even if they have to cheat to do it. Fake accidents aren’t just morally reprehensible and unethical; they’re illegal. When people fake accidents, they take time, money, and support from people who truly suffer due to legitimate accidents. From staged car accidents…
Read MoreSan Antonio Pedestrian Accidents
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents on September 9, 2015
Every year in the San Antonio area and throughout the State thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. In fact, over the past few years in North Texas alone, hundreds of pedestrians have been seriously injured or killed as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle. Pedestrian knock down…
Read MoreSan Antonio Pedestrian Accidents – Seniors face Higher Risk of Injury or Death
Posted in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents on August 18, 2015
< Statistics are clear – senior citizens face a higher risk as pedestrians than other age groups. Approximately 25% of all pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States involve senior citizens. Going back as far as 1975, No change has been seen in regards to senior citizens fatalities in pedestrian vs. auto accidents, despite...
Read More