Information and resources related to Coppell pedestrian accidents

Comprehensive Information and Legal Options for Coppell, TX Pedestrian Accident Victims

Texas and Coppell have one of the highest numbers of pedestrian accidents and fatalities in the nation

It was recently reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that Texas has the second highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the nation. Among all states, pedestrian fatalities were highest in California (612), followed by Texas (478) and Florida (476). In 2014 there were 54 pedestrians killed within Dallas County. In more recent findings, the Dallas area ranked #25 in the nation for pedestrian deaths. The study found that 1.32 pedestrians are killed in the DFW metro area per 100,000 residents each year. That’s the third worst in Texas, behind Houston and McAllen.

What are some causes of the high number of Coppell pedestrian injuries and fatalities?

Some of the reasons that Coppell is dangerous for pedestrians include:

• The sidewalks are narrow;
• The environment is dominated by motor vehicles;
• Street corners are rounded, which enable vehicle to drive more quickly through right turns;
• Intersections tend to be very wide and require longer passage time for pedestrians;
• Poor pedestrian passageways between Coppell neighborhoods.

What is being done to improve pedestrian safety in Coppell?

The Federal Highway Administration has put forth a number of recommendations to improve pedestrian safety in Coppell and across the nation. The recommendations include improved and expanded:

Pavement markings

Existing sidewalks

Push buttons and pedestrian signals

Turning islands

School Crossing Guards

Street lighting

Medians

After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, get information from Coppell first responders

When someone has been injured or killed in a pedestrian collision, the first responders from the Coppell Police Department and the Coppell Fire and Rescue Department will publish a report detailing the incident.Contact them to request a copy of the collision report.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian collision, you will need an experienced Coppell accident attorney to help

No matter how much we improve the infrastructure and roadways around Coppell, pedestrian accidents will continue to happen. When a less serious crash happens, often someone can manage the insurance claim without help. When a serious injury pedestrian accident happens, or when a fatality occurs, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Mullen & Mullen Law lawyer.