Recent Pedestrian Accidents in San Antonio

Texas roads are not always safe for pedestrians and bikers. While many cities have clearly marked walkways for pedestrians and bike lanes, a careless act of negligence on the part of a driver can cause serious or fatal consequences. There are multiple examples of recent pedestrian accidents in San Antonio that show how dangerous these collisions are for unprotected pedestrians.

TXDOT reported that 2020 was the deadliest year on record for pedestrian deaths on record; 61 total casualties were recorded by the San Antonio Police Department. This trend continued into 2021, with statistics from the first half of the year suggesting that 2021 could turn out to be even deadlier for San Antonio pedestrians.

Some recent examples of vehicle drivers injuring San Antonio pedestrians include:

• On December 21st, 2021, a driver turned left on a green arrow and struck a 63-year-old man as he was crossing the intersection. The injured man was taken to University Hospital for treatment. Because the driver had a protected left turn, was not intoxicated, and stopped to help the injured man, no criminal charges were filed.
• In the first two weeks of November, 2021, there were at least four hit-and-run accidents in San Antonio (two of these resulting in fatalities). Two of these hit-and-runs impacted pedestrians, one accident resulting in severe injuries and the other resulting in the death of a woman who was thrown 40 feet as a result of the collision.
• In June of 2021, a 41-year-old man was struck by a Ford Expedition while traveling the 1300 block of Bandera. The Ford Expedition fled the scene, leaving the man lying injured in the road where he was soon struck by another vehicle. The second driver did stop to aid the injured man, but the man had already perished from his injuries.

While some pedestrian accidents may result only in minor injury, many more will result in severe injuries or even death. Regardless of the degree of injury, victims of these accidents can hold negligent drivers accountable according to Texas law. Additionally, if you were struck by a hit-and-run driver, you may be eligible to seek further punitive damages. Without a qualified accident lawyer, however, pedestrian accident victims may not see the full compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact a qualified San Antonio personal injury attorney today. With the help of an attorney, you can file a pedestrian accident injury lawsuit and reclaim damages for your physical, financial, and emotional losses. Your personal injury lawyer will analyze the details of your accident, establishing who can be held legally liable and what damages you are eligible to claim.

If you are searching for experienced representation for your pedestrian accident claim, the team of Carabin Shaw attorneys can help. Carabin Shaw injury lawyers have represented San Antonio accident victims and their families for three decades. We are proud of our past successes representing pedestrian accident victims– as former clients have testified in Carabin Shaw’s client reviews, we treat each and every one of our clients with the care, respect, and dedication necessary to ensure they receive the full compensation they deserve.

To schedule a no-cost, no-obligation initial case review with a Carabin Shaw accident lawyer, call our 24/7 English and Spanish-speaking staff toll-free any time, day or night, at 800-862-1260. The Texas injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw are passionate about ensuring justice for accident victims statewide. We would be proud to represent your pedestrian accident claim.