According to a data released by the Corpus Christi Police Department, an alarming amount the fatal auto accidents that occurred in Corpus Christi in 2018 involved a pedestrian trying to cross a roadway. The rise of pedestrian fatalities is further evident when this data is compared to the immediately preceding years.
Most of the people injured in Corpus Christi attempting to cross the roadway did so without using a crosswalk. There is no ordinance barring jaywalking in Corpus Christi, but it is illegal to cross a roadway without using a crosswalk in Texas. When you cross a roadway without using a crosswalk, the driver is generally not at fault if it results in a car accident.
Police Capt. Russell Sherman cited that the extra distance to a crosswalk is sadly the major reason why people jaywalk. Corpus Christi Caller Times reports him as saying, “Nobody wants to walk the extra however many feet to get to an intersection and cross where it’s safer.” “They’re putting themselves at risk for the sake of convenience,” he said. He however emphasized that under no circumstances should anyone try to cross a freeway.
Safety tips for pedestrians walking in Corpus Christi
- Cross only on a crosswalk
- Make use of the sidewalks
- Make eye contact with the driver
- Yield to vehicles on roadways
- Stay alert
Contact an accident lawyer in Corpus Christi
If you or a love one has been seriously injured after a car accident in Corpus Christi or a truck accident in Corpus Christi after being injured as a pedestrian, consult with a car accident lawyer at The Patel Firm PLLC now. Getting a fair settlement for an auto accident isn’t easy. At The Patel Firm PLLC, our Corpus Christi car accident lawyer Minesh J. Patel represents injury victims after Corpus Christi car accidents and Corpus Christi truck accidents. You will be aggressively represented by Mr. Patel and his staff of injury professionals in an effort to secure the compensation you deserve after an injury due to no fault of your own. From the moment you call our personal injury law firm in Corpus Christi for representation, we guarantee we will work hard and efficiently in our pursuit for justice on your behalf. Speak to an injury lawyer in Corpus Christi today to discuss your options. You can call, text, or email our Corpus Christi law firm at any time. 24/7/365, someone at The Patel Firm PLLC is ready and waiting to speak with you. Reach out to us today.
*This blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and should not be construed as legal advice.
