San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Minesh Patel is a San Antonio pedestrian accident attorney with years of experience representing injured walkers. Our firm understands the sudden impact a collision can have on your life.
We have recovered substantial compensation for injury victims across Bexar County by combining thorough investigation and compassionate client care. In 2023 alone San Antonio recorded 841 vehicle and pedestrian crashes, so our team has developed local insight that benefits every case.
Your first consultation is free and we only get paid when we secure compensation for you. This no fee promise means you have immediate access to skilled legal help without financial risk.
We believe personal attention makes the difference, so you will meet directly with Attorney Patel and receive frequent updates as your claim moves forward. Our goal is to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing.
“Highly recommend the patel(sic) law firm, they definitely know how to take care of their clients.”– Lilah Medina
How Are Pedestrian Accident Claims Different from Regular Car Accidents?
Pedestrian accident claims involve unique legal and medical issues compared with collisions between vehicles.
Drivers often hit pedestrians when they fail to yield the clear right of way set out in Texas Transportation Code sections 552.001 through 552.006. Because walkers have no physical protection, even a twenty mile per hour impact can break bones or cause traumatic brain injury, while the same speed might only dent a fender on a car.
Insurance companies respond by trying to shift blame to the person on foot. They may argue the pedestrian crossed outside a marked crosswalk or wore dark clothing, yet San Antonio crash statistics show driver inattention is the leading factor in the city’s eight hundred forty-one pedestrian collisions reported in 2023. Our attorneys counter those tactics by gathering camera footage, skid mark measurements, and phone records to prove driver negligence.
Comparative fault rules then decide how damages are shared. Under Texas’s fifty-one percent bar a pedestrian who is not mostly to blame can still recover compensation, though any award is reduced by their share of responsibility. We examine every detail of lighting, signage, and vehicle speed to keep unjust percentages off our clients.
These differences mean injured pedestrians need an advocate who understands both the heightened medical stakes and the legal nuances of right-of-way law. We combine local knowledge of Loop 410 intersections with experience challenging insurer blame games to secure the best possible recovery for every client.
What Should I Do After a Pedestrian Accident in San Antonio?
Immediate action after a pedestrian crash protects both your health and your legal rights. The steps below come from years of guiding injured walkers through San Antonio’s busy streets and courtrooms.
- Call 911 and accept medical care. Emergency responders check for hidden injuries such as brain bleeds or internal damage that often follow an impact at even twenty miles per hour. A medical record created right away links the crash to your injuries and avoids later disputes.
- Request a police report at the scene. An official report from the San Antonio Police Department records fault factors like driver speed and traffic signal status. This document becomes a cornerstone of any future claim.
- Collect evidence if you can do so safely. Photos of skid marks, crosswalk signals, and vehicle location capture facts that may disappear once the road clears. Witness names and contact details help our investigators confirm how the driver behaved.
- Do not admit fault or apologize. Simple words such as “I am okay” or “I did not see the car” can be twisted by insurers into partial blame. Save your statement until you have legal guidance.
- Follow every medical instruction. Returning for follow-up visits and therapy shows you are taking recovery seriously and provides a clear record of ongoing costs. Gaps in treatment invite insurers to argue that injuries were minor.
- Contact our San Antonio pedestrian accident attorneys before speaking to insurance. We handle all adjuster calls to prevent low offers and protect your right to full compensation. Early involvement allows our team to secure traffic camera footage and scene data before it is lost.
If severe injuries kept you from gathering evidence, let us know. Our investigators can still obtain footage, interview witnesses, and reconstruct the collision so you are not penalized for focusing on urgent medical care.
What Are Common Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases in San Antonio?
Pedestrian crashes in San Antonio follow predictable patterns that our attorneys analyze every week. Most fit into several recurring scenarios.
Crosswalk and intersection impacts happen when a driver fails to yield or runs a red light. Because a walking person has the legal right of way in a marked crossing, these cases often rely on traffic-signal timing and witness accounts to prove negligence.
Distracted driving strikes occur as motorists glance at phones or GPS and never see the person ahead of them. Downtown tourist traffic near the River Walk and busy shopping corridors such as North Star Mall create constant distractions that raise this risk.
Speeding in pedestrian zones is common around Loop 410 frontage roads and school areas like Alamo Heights. Excess speed shortens reaction time and multiplies the force transferred to a pedestrian, explaining why low-speed crashes break bones while high-speed ones cause catastrophic trauma.
Impaired driving collisions frequently take place on nightlife routes such as St. Mary’s Strip. Alcohol slows perception and decision-making, making it more likely the driver will drift into a crosswalk or ignore a flashing sign.
Back-over accidents in driveways and parking lots injure walkers when reversing drivers rely only on mirrors. Blind spots hide small children and crouching adults, so our team often reconstructs vehicle angles to show how a reasonable driver could have seen the victim.
Although the facts vary, each scenario starts with a driver who neglected a basic safety rule. We investigate the setting—road design, lighting, surveillance cameras—to link that negligence to the injuries and recover full compensation.
Can Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Unusual Ways?
Pedestrian crashes sometimes occur in circumstances that feel far from the typical crosswalk impact. Our attorneys regularly investigate these complex scenarios to secure full compensation.
Hit and run collisions happen when a driver flees, leaving the victim without obvious insurance information. We work with police and traffic-camera footage to identify the vehicle and pursue uninsured motorist coverage when needed.
Back-over incidents in driveways or parking lots injure adults and children who are hidden in blind spots. By reconstructing vehicle angles and reviewing security videos we show how a careful driver should have seen the victim.
Strikes by commercial or public vehicles such as delivery vans, buses, or rideshare cars add layers of corporate or governmental liability. We trace employer relationships and compliance records to expand the pool of insurance and increase recovery potential.
Highway or shoulder impacts can occur when a pedestrian exits a disabled vehicle on Loop 410 or I 35. These claims require proving the driver’s duty of care despite limited visibility and high speeds, which our expert witnesses can explain to an insurer or jury.
Collisions with e-scooters or bicycles on downtown sidewalks cause serious injuries even without a motor vehicle. We document municipal ordinances and sidewalk design flaws that contribute to these cases.
No matter how uncommon the facts may seem, our San Antonio pedestrian accident attorneys have strategies to locate evidence, establish negligence, and pursue every source of compensation for the injuries suffered.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Pedestrian Accident?
Several parties may share responsibility when a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian. The driver is usually first in line because Texas law requires motorists to yield to people in marked and unmarked crosswalks, and most crashes occur when that duty is ignored.
A driver’s employer can become liable if the collision happened while the driver was performing work duties such as delivering packages or transporting passengers, because employers are responsible for negligent acts committed on the job. Vehicle manufacturers or repair shops may owe damages if a brake failure or similar defect contributed to the crash, and government entities can be accountable when poor road design or broken traffic signals create an unsafe crossing.
Our San Antonio pedestrian accident attorneys identify every potential defendant by examining police reports, employment records, maintenance logs, and roadway engineering files. Broadening the pool of liable parties increases available insurance coverage and maximizes your potential recovery.
Get Help from a San Antonio Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
Our team is ready to speak with you right now. A free consultation lets you share what happened and learn your legal options without cost or obligation.
Contact the Patel Firm at (210) 325 9990 at any hour or visit our office at 100 NE Interstate 410 Loop #1425, San Antonio, TX 78216. We handle every case on a contingency fee, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Early involvement allows us to secure evidence, contact witnesses, and protect you from insurance tactics that could limit your claim.
You have already endured the trauma of a pedestrian accident; you do not need the stress of a legal battle. Let us fight for the justice and financial support you deserve while you focus on recovery.
