Skip to content Every pedestrian has the right to walk safely. Unfortunately, distracted drivers, speeding vehicles, impaired motorists, and reckless driving continue to cause serious pedestrian accidents throughout Corpus Christi and across Texas.
If you or someone you love was struck by a vehicle, The Law Office of Joe Brad Brock helps injured pedestrians pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death damages. With decades of legal experience representing injured Texans, Joe Brad Brock understands the devastating physical, emotional, and financial impact these accidents create.
Whether your accident occurred in a marked crosswalk, parking lot, school zone, neighborhood street, or busy intersection, our firm investigates every aspect of the collision to determine liability and protect your legal rights.
If another person’s negligence caused your injuries, we are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.
A pedestrian accident occurs when a person on foot is struck by a motor vehicle, motorcycle, commercial truck, bicycle, or other moving vehicle.
Unlike drivers, pedestrians have virtually no physical protection during a collision. Even accidents occurring at relatively low speeds can result in catastrophic injuries requiring months—or years—of medical treatment.
Pedestrian accident cases frequently involve:
Because every accident is unique, determining liability often requires an experienced attorney who understands Texas personal injury law and accident reconstruction.
Pedestrian accidents remain a serious public safety issue across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Crash Records Information System (CRIS), thousands of pedestrians are struck by vehicles each year, with many suffering life-altering injuries or fatalities. These crashes often occur because drivers fail to yield the right of way, become distracted behind the wheel, or travel at unsafe speeds.
According to TxDOT’s 2024 Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics, there were:
These numbers highlight an important reality: when a vehicle strikes a person on foot, the consequences are often catastrophic. Unlike motorists, pedestrians have no airbags, seat belts, or structural protection to absorb the force of an impact.
TxDOT identifies several recurring factors that contribute to pedestrian crashes throughout Texas, including:
Many of these collisions are entirely preventable when motorists remain alert, obey traffic laws, and watch for pedestrians at intersections, crosswalks, school zones, neighborhoods, and parking lots.
If you were struck by a negligent driver in Corpus Christi or anywhere in South Texas, these statewide statistics demonstrate that pedestrian crashes are not isolated incidents—they are a growing safety concern. While statistics cannot determine liability in your individual case, they underscore the importance of conducting a thorough investigation, preserving evidence, and pursuing compensation for the injuries and losses you have suffered.
At The Law Office of Joe Brad Brock, we help injured pedestrians hold negligent drivers accountable and fight for compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical care, and other damages resulting from serious pedestrian accidents.
Most pedestrian accidents are preventable. They often occur because drivers fail to exercise reasonable care around people walking near roadways.
Common causes include:
Texas law requires motorists to remain alert and yield to pedestrians in many situations. When drivers ignore these responsibilities, serious injuries often follow.
Because pedestrians absorb the full force of a collision, injuries are often severe.
These injuries may include:
Many victims require surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and long-term medical care.
If another party caused your pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
Potential compensation includes:
Every case is different, and the value of a claim depends on the severity of injuries, available insurance coverage, liability, and future damages.
Successful personal injury claims require evidence—not assumptions.
Our legal team works to establish negligence by gathering:
Our goal is to build the strongest possible claim while protecting your rights throughout the legal process.
The steps you take immediately after an accident can significantly affect your claim.
We recommend:
Prompt legal guidance helps preserve critical evidence before it disappears.
Pedestrian accident cases often involve complex liability issues, disputed insurance claims, and catastrophic injuries requiring extensive future care.
Joe Brad Brock has spent decades representing injured Texans and understands how insurance companies evaluate serious injury claims.
Clients choose our firm because we provide:
We are committed to helping injured pedestrians pursue the compensation they need to move forward.
Texas follows an at-fault insurance system, meaning the driver responsible for causing the collision is generally responsible for the damages that result. Victims typically pursue compensation through the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier or, when necessary, through litigation.
Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are found to be 50% or less responsible for the accident, your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% responsible, you generally cannot recover damages.
Understanding how these rules apply requires careful evaluation of the facts, evidence, and applicable law.
Possibly. Texas law may still allow recovery under negligence principles, depending on the owner's conduct.
Yes. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You may still recover damages if you are found to be 50% or less responsible for the accident, although your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Most personal injury claims in Texas must be filed within the applicable statute of limitations. Speaking with an attorney as soon as possible helps preserve evidence and protects your legal rights.
Hit-and-run accidents may still allow recovery through uninsured motorist coverage or other available insurance policies. An attorney can help identify all potential sources of compensation.
Every case is unique. Factors include injury severity, medical costs, lost income, future treatment needs, insurance coverage, and liability.
Joe Brad Brock is a Corpus Christi personal injury attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience representing individuals and families throughout Corpus Christi, Nueces County, the Coastal Bend, and South Texas. His practice focuses on helping victims injured by the negligence of others, including those involved in car accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, and other serious personal injury matters.
Throughout his career, Joe Brad Brock has advocated for clients facing life-changing injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost income, and complex insurance disputes. He understands the challenges accident victims encounter after a serious collision and is committed to protecting their rights while pursuing the maximum compensation available under Texas law.
As a Texas attorney, Joe Brad Brock provides personalized legal representation backed by thorough case preparation, detailed investigations, and extensive knowledge of Texas personal injury law. Every case receives individual attention, with strategies tailored to the unique facts, injuries, and long-term needs of each client.
The information on this page has been reviewed for legal accuracy by Joe Brad Brock and is intended to help educate individuals about their rights following a motor vehicle accident in Texas. While this content provides general legal information, every accident is different. Speaking directly with an experienced attorney is the best way to understand how Texas law applies to your specific circumstances.
Jurisdiction: Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, serving clients throughout Corpus Christi, Nueces County, the Coastal Bend, and South Texas.
At The Law Office of Joe Brad Brock , our knowledgeable Texas personal injury attorneys handle a wide variety of claims.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOUR CASE
A pedestrian accident can change your life in seconds. Medical bills, lost income, physical pain, and uncertainty about the future can quickly become overwhelming.
The Law Office of Joe Brad Brock represents injured pedestrians throughout Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and South Texas. We are committed to helping victims understand their legal options and pursue the compensation they deserve after a serious accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent driver, contact The Law Office of Joe Brad Brock to discuss your case with an experienced Corpus Christi pedestrian accident lawyer.
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