Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Hit by a Car in McAllen: Your Rights and First Steps
Pedestrian crashes cause some of the most serious injuries on McAllen streets. Here's what to do and how Texas law protects people on foot.
Quick answer
If you were hit by a car while walking in McAllen, call 911 and get emergency care immediately — pedestrian injuries are often severe. Get the driver's information and a police report, and do not assume the crash was your fault for crossing. Texas law still lets you recover as long as you were 50% or less responsible. Call a lawyer before speaking with the driver's insurer.
Pedestrian crashes are rarely minor
A person on foot has no protection against a vehicle. Crashes along busy McAllen corridors like Nolana Avenue, Bicentennial Boulevard, and the area near the McAllen Convention Center can cause broken bones, head trauma, and spinal injuries. Treatment at a hospital such as South Texas Health System McAllen or DHR Health is often the first step — and that medical record becomes the heart of your claim.
Right-of-way is not the whole story
Even if you were crossing outside a crosswalk, the driver may still share or carry the blame — they have a duty to watch for people on foot and avoid hitting them. Insurers love to argue the pedestrian 'darted out,' but Texas comparative fault means partial blame does not erase your case as long as you were not more than 50% responsible.
What to do if you can
- Call 911 and accept emergency medical care, even if you think you can walk it off.
- Get the driver's name, insurance, and plate, and ask bystanders to stay as witnesses.
- Photograph the location, crosswalk, signals, and skid marks if you safely can.
If the driver fled the scene
Hit-and-run is common with pedestrians. Even if the driver is never found, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay for your injuries. We help you identify every source of coverage and file the right claims on time.
Talk to us before the insurer
The driver's insurer may call quickly and try to pin the crash on you. You are not required to give them a recorded statement. At The Relentless Lawyer, your consultation is free, you pay nothing unless we win, and we answer 24/7 across McAllen and San Juan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I recover if I wasn't in a crosswalk?
Often yes. Drivers must still watch for pedestrians. Under Texas comparative fault, you can recover as long as you were 50% or less at fault, though your share may reduce the amount. We work to minimize the blame placed on you.
What if the driver who hit me drove off?
You may still have options. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy can apply to a hit-and-run. We investigate to identify the driver and every available source of compensation.
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