Information and resources related to Midlothian pedestrian accidents

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

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

It was recently reported by the Governor's Highway Safety Association that Texas has the third highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the nation during January to June of 2019.  In the prior year, pedestrian fatalities totaled 626 in 2018. This is a 1.79% increase from 2017. Clearly, Texas and Midlothian pedestrians need to be aware of the safety issues associated with walking as a means of transportation.

Who is most at risk to be injured or killed in a Midlothian pedestrian accident?

Almost half (47%) of crashes that resulted in a pedestrian death involved alcohol for the driver and/or the pedestrian.1 One in every three (33%) fatal pedestrian crashes involved a pedestrian with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 grams per deciliter (g/dL), 17% involved a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 g/dL, and some fatal pedestrian crashes involved both.

Older adults and children - Pedestrians aged 65 and older accounted for 20% of all pedestrian deaths and an estimated 10% of all pedestrian injuries in 2017. One in every five children under the age of 15 killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians in 2017.

Additional Risk Factors - Higher vehicle speeds increase both the likelihood of a pedestrian being struck by a car and the severity of injury. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and at night.

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What is being done to improve pedestrian safety in Midlothian?

The Federal Highway Administration has put forth a number of recommendations to improve pedestrian safety in Midlothian, in Texas, 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

If you have been injured in a pedestrian collision, you will need a great Midlothian accident attorney to help

No matter how much we improve the infrastructure and roadways around Midlothian , 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 Midlothian pedestrian accident lawyer.