Information and resources related to Colleyville pedestrian accidents

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

Texas and Colleyville 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 Tarrant 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 Colleyville pedestrian injuries and fatalities?

Some of the reasons that Colleyville 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 Colleyville neighborhoods.

What is being done to improve pedestrian safety in Colleyville?

The Federal Highway Administration has put forth a number of recommendations to improve pedestrian safety in Colleyville 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 pedestrian accident, get information from the region's first responders

When someone has been injured or killed in a pedestrian collision, contact the Colleyville Police Department, the Colleyville Fire and Rescue Department, and the Texas Highway Patrol to request a copy of the collision report, to learn more about the circumstances of the incident.

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

No matter how much we improve the infrastructure and roadways around Colleyville, 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 Firm lawyer.