SNEED|MITCHELL
THE INJURY TEAM®
LOCATIONS START MY CASE
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
HOME / PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Undefeated Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If You Were A Pedestrian Hit By A Car, Have Houston's #1 Car Accident Team In Your Corner.
Pedestrians accidents in Houston have become a major safety concern as victim are stuck by cars here at alarming rates. In 2024, 202 pedestrians were killed on Houston-area traffic crashes. Houston is unfortunately not pedestrian-friendly, which forces commuters to share our roads with thousands negligence and careless motorists. To make issues worse, drivers here in Harris County don't usually understand pedestrian right-of-way laws and often fail to pay attention to crosswalks, traffic signs, and the reduced speed limits within neighborhoods and school zones.
If you were hit by a car in Houston, call (713)800-6676 to speak with Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Niles Sneed today. At Sneed & Mitchell LLP, our team has a 100% success rate in pedestrian accident cases and is undefeated at trial. Attorney Sneed and our award winning motor vehicle accident team have over 50 years of experience and are known for securing maximum compensation for injured joggers, bicyclists, children, and commuters.
Our Houston Pedestrian Accident team has won some of the largest recoveries in Texas, with over $50 Million won for clients in 2024. We also secured on the largest settlement in Texas in 2024 and are have a proven record of success.
How Our Award-Winning Houston Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Will Help You
At Sneed & Mitchell LLP, we protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families harmed by reckless drivers and understand the severity of the injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents. The high medical costs, long-term care plans, damaged property, and even needs of emotional support all become psychological stressors after these near-death experiences.
Our understanding of the victim experience is why we never accept more than 15 personal injury cases at time to give your case the time, energy, and sources needed to secure your best recovery. With over 50 years of combined experience our litigation team also knows how to protect your case from scrutiny. Insurance adjusters are trained to reply on bad facts an victim-blame. If an attorney doesn't have the proper credentials and experience to handle your case, you could be help contributory liable or deemed wholly at-fault in a case that was clearly due to the actions of only the driver. .
Call or reach us online now to learn more about we are designed for your success after the auto accident. We will review your case in a free legal consultation and let you know how to avoid any actions that could you chances at an optimal recovery.
How Were You Injured After Being Hit?
Car accidents in Houston, Texas cause clients to suffer serious injuries. The pedestrian accident injuries our firm typically handles includes:
-
Blunt Force trauma
Note: After being involved in a an auto pedestrian accident it important to obtain medical care within 72 hours of the accident, but if you have not, call us today so that we can help schedule your medical appointment as soon as possible.
Situations That Cause People To Be Hit By Cars in Houston
Drivers here in Houston have a responsibility while operating their vehicles that extends not only to other cars, but also to pedestrians. However, drivers often fail to watch out for the most vulnerable people on the road, such as motorcyclists, bicyclists, joggers, and children. Common auto-pedestrian accidents include:
Distracted driving accidents. Distracted driving car accidents include any activities that takes a driver’s attention from the road, including texting while driving, eating, changing the radio, or looking away. According to the NHTSA, distracted driving was a factor in 10% of all fatal crashes in 2020. What's more, the agency estimates that there were almost 800,000 distracted driving accidents last year.
Speeding Cars. Speeding is considered reckless and amounts to distracted driving even when the driver is not ticketed after the car accidents. Pedestrians struck by speeding cars in Houston, Texas often suffer severe and catastrophic personal injuries such as internal bleeding, fractures, brain injuries, or lose their lives.
Drunk Driving car Accidents. The CDC provides that 47% of crashes that caused a pedestrian to lose their life were caused by a drunk driver. These situations often include lawsuits against any restaurant or entertainment venue that over-served the driver prior to the accident.
Failing to stop or yield car accidents. Houston drivers often violate red lights, stop signs, and yield signs, or hit pedestrians while rushing through neighborhoods to escape traffic.
Weather conditions. Approximately 20% percent of all pedestrian accidents are weather-related as motorist in Harris County are unskilled at driving in rain, sleet, fog, and debris and end up striking pedestrians.
Left–hand turns car accidents. Improperly performed left-hand turns can often result in pedestrians being hit as the driver's attention is still on the intersection, rather than directly ahead of their car.
Backing–up car accidents. One of the most tragic pedestrian accidents involves motorist backing over children. Due to a child’s height, children struck by cars have a high likelihood of suffering head injuries or concussions.
Commercial truck and 18 Wheeler accidents. Truck and 18 Wheeler accidents in Harris County cause devastating and often fatal injuries to pedestrians. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the most commonly cited contributing factor to tractor-trailer wrecks is speeding, followed by alcohol intoxication (DWI) and illicit drug use.
Window Tint Violations: Use of illegal window tint in causes poor visibility and places commuters, children, and bicyclists in an elevated risk of being hit by cars.
School Bus Accidents: Children are struck by school buses at alarming rates, and these bus-transportation accidents are often occur as kids are riding their bikes and the bus operator is inattentive and engaged in distracted driving.
An additional portion of injuries are related to poor road conditions and designs in Houston, Texas and throughout Harris County. In 2021, a study published by ABC News found that 28.6% of Houston roads are in poor condition, which is worse than the national average of 26.4%.
If a driver’s negligent actions you or a loved one to suffer injuries in the auto accident, you should take immediate steps to protect your legal rights and pursue all compensation you are due. Call Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Niles Sneed for immediate assistance with your claim.
What You Need To Do After Stuck By A Motor Vehicle in Texas
It's natural to feel upset after any kind of personal injury accident, and especially after being hit by a car while on foot. After a pedestrian accident, the following steps can help protect both your health and potential compensation recovery claim against the at-fault driver:
-
Call 911. Studies have found that a high rate of traffic collision involving bikes and pedestrians go unreported. Don't let this be you. Always dial 911 for assistance after being struck by a car. The Houston Police Department's responding traffic officers will draft a CR3-Crash Report that lists, the driver's contact information, insurance company details, and the factors that contributed in causing the accident.
-
Remain Still. Movement after being hit by a car can aggravate existing injuries or even cause additional injuries to occur, especially to your neck, back, and shoulders. If possible wait for ambulatory assistance if you feel intense pains or discomfort.
-
Get Medical Attention. Pedestrian injury victims often suffer internal bruising, spinal injuries, brain injuries, or even internal bleeding, which are all medical conditions often tough for traffic victims to detect. Ask for and obtain care from a Houston hospital or clinic as soon as possible.
-
Collect Contact Information. If you can, collect all names and contact information of those that may have witnessed the car accident, along with the at-fault driver's information.
-
Photograph The Scene. Safely take pictures of the road, your injuries, and the offending vehicle before the scene is altered or the car moves.
-
Get a copy of your accident report. We can secure it for you, or you can contact the law enforcement agency that prepared the report such as the Houston Police Department, or order a copy through TxDot's Crash Report Purchase System.
-
Do not admit fault. Only tell the police what you know for certain. Do not guess as to what happened or who is at-fault before speaking with a pedestrian lawyer.
-
Do Not Provide A Recorded Statement. Do not give any statements to any insurance representatives before you secure legal counsel.
-
Keep a journal. Write down all that you recall from the accident scene and keep track of how your injuries and complications change over time.
-
Secure Legal Counsel. Seek out the expertise and help of a personal injury law firm accustomed to handling complex pedestrian injury claims.
Following the above guidelines can help reduce fear and anxiety in the aftermath of the auto-pedestrian accident. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you with any questions or concerns.
The Forms of Compensation You Can Recover In A Car Crash Claim
When you're seeking experienced legal representation, turn to Sneed & Mitchell LLP. Our lawyers are committed to fighting for the rights of pedestrians and securing the maximum amount of compensation economic and non-economics:
-
Lost wages
-
Past and future medical care
-
Past and future lost wages
-
Loss of earning capacity
-
Suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
-
Loss of consortium with a spouse
-
Punitive Damage (in certain cases)
Our firm also represents families of loves ones killed in pedestrian-automobile accidents. Unfortunately, pedestrians, along with motorcyclists, bicyclists, joggers, and other non-vehicle road users account for a growing share of national roadway fatalities.
There are legal restrictions on the time allowed to file an automobile-pedestrian claim with Sneed & Mitchell LLP's Pedestrian Accident Lawyers, so it is important that you meet with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your case. If the 2-year Statute of Limitations is in exceeded here in Texas, then you can longer file a civil lawsuit and seek compensation as a plaintiff against the at-fault defendant.
Complete a Free Case Evaluation form and one of our lawyers will call you now.
Houston Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are far from rare, especially here in Houston. As of the latest statistics provide by the Texas Department of Transportation in 2024, the rate of accidents and fatalities has increased.
-
The rate of pedestrian traffic fatalities has increased by more than 22 percent here in Texas from 2019 through 2023.
-
In 2023, there were 5,924 crashes involving pedestrians, with many of these incidences involving people attempting to cross the street and walking within the sidewalk.
-
808 pedestrians died as a result of their injuries in 2023 alone.
-
In 2025, the AAA Foundation found that fatal pedestrian deaths in Texas have increased on 80% in the last 15 years.
-
The rate pedalcyclist fatalities in 2023 was the highest it has every been in here in Texas.
-
The top three most common contributing factors in these accidents were driver's failing the yeild the right of way, driver inattention, and speeding.
-
In 2018, more than 6,200 pedestrians died following auto accidents in the United States, which exceeded 20% percent of the fatal accidents from the previous year, making 2018 the deadliest for pedestrians in nearly three decades.
-
In 2018, about 25% of all commercial vehicle accidents involving pedestrians resulted in a death, which is 3 times higher than the death-rate number for pedestrian accidents and all vehicle types as a whole. In this same year, 2,047 of the pedestrian accidents statewide involved drivers who failed to yield right of way to pedestrians.
Pedestrians include not only walkers, but also joggers, skateboarders, and people in wheelchairs. Pedestrians also include individuals on or near a roadway - people crossing the street, for example, or children playing on the sidewalk. If you have been hit by a car, Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Niles Sneed and his team are ready to assist you or your loved one, today.
Never Settle Your Case Too Early!
The goal of the insurance adjuster is to pay only small portions of valid claims and to settle the pedestrian car accident case as soon as possible. Large insurance companies, whether is it GEICO, State Farm, Progressive, or any other, make billions of dollars settling claims quickly as possible or by convincing the pedestrian that they were at-fault for being in the road.
You never have to face the aftermath of the car or trucking accident alone. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will help prove liability and fight for your greatest recovery opportunity. At Sneed & Mitchell LLP, we also have prior insurance negotiators on our staff that understand the games carrier play and will fight fire with fire. Contact our offices today for a free, confidential consultation. In the meantime, utilize the following frequently asked questions regarding Houston pedestrian accidents.
What If The Driver That Hit Me Doesn't Have Auto Insurance?
If you were hit by an uninsured driver in Houston, or anywhere throughout Texas, you still have recovery options that include filing a claim with your own insurance company under your underinsured or uninsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage option. Make sure to review your policy carefully and understand what it covers.
The Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1952 contains provides that UM/UIM benefits can apply in the following four car accident situations, which includes pedestrians:
-
When you are hit by an underinsured driver
-
Hit-and-run accidents if there is a collision between two or more vehicles
-
Pedestrian (jogger, commuter, bicycles) accidents where the victim is hit by an underinsured driver
-
Passengers in vehicles struck by an underinsured driver
In these and other auto accident situations, the victim may be entitled to payments for the cost of medical bills, as well as pain and suffering related to the car crash. If you were injured as pedestrian in Houston anywhere throughout Harris County and the at-fault driver fled the seen or was uninsured, Sneed & Mitchell LLP can step in and force your insurance company to live up to its promises. We know how auto insurers think and the insurance bad faith tactics they engage in to routinely deny claims.
Our experienced Pedestrian Injury Attorneys also know how to present your auto accident case in a way that makes it difficult for major insurance companies to deny. With decades of combined experience we’ve helped accident victims recover the damages they deserve after an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver.
Things to Consider When Hiring an Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Pedestrian accident cases are much more complex compared to more straight forward auto accidents. Not all personal injury lawyer here in Houston have the knowledge, resources, and experience to take to pin liability on the driver. When choosing a pedestrian accident attorney, you need a law firm with a track record with large verdicts and settlements in similar accident cases.
We offer free consultations to pedestrian accident victims. During this consultation, you’ll be able to discuss the specifics of your accident and learn about our lawyers’ experience with similar claims.
Some of the questions you might want to ask include:
-
How many pedestrian cases have you handled? What were the results?
-
Have often has your litigation team won trial here in Harris County?
-
Have you won cases when the person on foot was not walking a crosswalk?
-
Have you represented pedestrians with my same medical injuries?
-
Do I have a case and what is the settlement value of my claim.
-
How fast does your law firm reply to calls, text messages, or email?
-
How long do you think it will take to resolve me claim?
-
Do you have a process of securing video footage, witness statements, and other evidence?
-
How much will I pay in attorneys fees and when?
Unlike most other law firms, we take on less cases to maximize our client's recoveries. Reducing the number of claims allows us to focus on yours and put all of our resources towards increasing the value of your claim. We are also a trial firm, so you don't have to worry about your case being referred to another attorney's office down the road. From intake through settlement, we’re supporting you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
How much is my case worth?This perhaps is the most often asked question that the personal injury lawyers at Sneed|Mitchell hear from clients. Really, there is no simple answer to this question because every case is unique. However, there are several factors that are taken into consideration when evaluating the amount of the claim. The extent of your injuries, the medical bills associated with your injury, the loss of income, your pain and suffering, damage to your property, present and/or future medical treatment needed and other financial losses that you may have experienced. Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to calculating your claim, no single case is alike. The attorneys at Sneed|Mitchell can help look over your case and assist in properly evaluating your case to ensure you receive the max compensation you deserve.
-
What to do after a personal injury accident?This perhaps is the most often asked question that the personal injury lawyers at Sneed|Mitchell hear from clients. Really, there is no simple answer to this question because every case is unique. However, there are several factors that are taken into consideration when evaluating the amount of the claim. The extent of your injuries, the medical bills associated with your injury, the loss of income, your pain and suffering, damage to your property, present and/or future medical treatment needed and other financial losses that you may have experienced. Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to calculating your claim, no single case is alike. The attorneys at Sneed|Mitchell can help look over your case and assist in properly evaluating your case to ensure you receive the max compensation you deserve.
-
How much is my case worth?This perhaps is the most often asked question that the personal injury lawyers at Sneed|Mitchell hear from clients. Really, there is no simple answer to this question because every case is unique. However, there are several factors that are taken into consideration when evaluating the amount of the claim. The extent of your injuries, the medical bills associated with your injury, the loss of income, your pain and suffering, damage to your property, present and/or future medical treatment needed and other financial losses that you may have experienced. Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to calculating your claim, no single case is alike. The attorneys at Sneed|Mitchell can help look over your case and assist in properly evaluating your case to ensure you receive the max compensation you deserve.
-
How much is my case worth?This perhaps is the most often asked question that the personal injury lawyers at Sneed|Mitchell hear from clients. Really, there is no simple answer to this question because every case is unique. However, there are several factors that are taken into consideration when evaluating the amount of the claim. The extent of your injuries, the medical bills associated with your injury, the loss of income, your pain and suffering, damage to your property, present and/or future medical treatment needed and other financial losses that you may have experienced. Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to calculating your claim, no single case is alike. The attorneys at Sneed|Mitchell can help look over your case and assist in properly evaluating your case to ensure you receive the max compensation you deserve.
-
How much is my case worth?This perhaps is the most often asked question that the personal injury lawyers at Sneed|Mitchell hear from clients. Really, there is no simple answer to this question because every case is unique. However, there are several factors that are taken into consideration when evaluating the amount of the claim. The extent of your injuries, the medical bills associated with your injury, the loss of income, your pain and suffering, damage to your property, present and/or future medical treatment needed and other financial losses that you may have experienced. Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to calculating your claim, no single case is alike. The attorneys at Sneed|Mitchell can help look over your case and assist in properly evaluating your case to ensure you receive the max compensation you deserve.
On this page:
Common Causes Of Houston Pedestrian Accidents
TESTIMONIAL
"If you're looking for someone that cares about you as person, this is who you should call."
Candis P | Read More
RELATED SPECIALITIES
-
Automobile Collisions
-
Drunk Driving Accidents
Experienced Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If you or loved one were struck by a vehicle here in Greater Houston, call 713-800-6676 to speak with a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer today. Attorney Niles Sneed is an experienced Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyer and has a proven record of success helping victims hit by unsafe or distracted drivers. Our Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers specialize in helping injured pedestrians. Our firm is conveniently located near you. Our main office is here in Houston at 2525 Robinhood St, Ste 1100, Houston, TX 77005, United States. Find us with our GeoCoordinates:29.720676630017717, -95.41783438807227.
Free virtual or mobile call conferences are also available everyday, 24/7, for anyone who does not want to physically come into one of our offices. We also invite you to download our eBook for free insight on the process of personal injury claims in Harris County.
At Sneed & Mitchell LLP, we know exactly how impactful and devastating traffic wrecks are - —and how important zealous and experienced legal advocacy in the success of our client’s claims. Our record of outstanding representation and success in pedestrian and car accident cases has earned us a 5-star rating on Google, AVVO, AV, and Facebook. But, watch our client testimonials to hear from clients like you that have obtained award-winning results.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely wonderful and very professional team to work with.. Walked with me every step of the way. I never had a question that wasn't answered in the most timely manner. Thank you again Sneed & Mitchell team for everything. I would recommend everyone Sneed & Mitchell. A very warm thanks to all.
Tyler Dwight – March 2024
Read more of our Google Reviews.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cyUsut35bao8Fdhz5
Areas We Serve In Houston, Texas
Northside, Northwest Houston, Energy Corridor, East Downtown, Greater Fifth Ward, Greater Hobby Area, Central Northwest, Texas City, Rice Military, , , Central Business District, Galeana Park, Magnolia Park, Greater OST/South Union, , Spring Branch East, The Memorial Villages, , Chinatown, Mission Bend, La Marque, Aldine, East Aldine, East Houston, Jacinto City, , Deer Park, Southeast Houston, South Park, Independence Heights, Hyde Park, Fourth Ward, , Bellaire, South Main, Second Ward, South Central Houston, Pearland, Friendswood, Acres Homes, League City, Dickinson, Southwest Houston, Humble, Shady Acres, Briarforest, Jersey Village, Pasadena.