Category Archives: Pedestrian Accident
How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Pedestrian safety is a significant concern, especially in bustling areas like Dallas and other major cities in Texas and nationwide. Pedestrian accidents in rural areas, although less common, are also statistically significant, leading to over 1,000 deaths and thousands of injuries every year. As a leading personal injury law firm serving clients in Texas… Read More »
Can I Sue If I Get Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian In Texas?
The roads can be dangerous places, and unfortunately, accidents involving pedestrians are all too common. If you’ve been hit by a car as a pedestrian in Texas, you might be wondering what your legal options are. Could you potentially sue the driver for damages? At Turley Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling personal… Read More »
Texas immigrant families struggle with girls’ deaths
An older teen was arrested in Amarillo after he was turned over to police by his family. The 19-year-old suspect is accused of causing a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident after striking and killing two friends walking at an intersection in the north Texas community. The girls killed in the car accident were 13- and 14-year-old… Read More »
Dallas officer, bus driver hospitalized after overnight crash
One of the most dangerous duties a police officer can perform is traffic patrol. An accident or vehicle breakdown in a busy traffic area or along a dark highway can place the law enforcer and anyone else occupying the roadway in danger. A pedestrian-vehicle accident involving a possibly fatigued driver, a police officer and… Read More »
Woman’s companion could be charged in pedestrian death
A woman trying to cross southbound Loop 12 in the dark was the victim of a pedestrian-vehicle accident in Irving recently. Police may not blame the driver who struck the woman. However, officials are considering filing charges against the man the car accident victim had been with just before she died. The story leading… Read More »