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Cypress, TX Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian Accident claims in Cypress and northwest Harris County, handled by Texas-licensed attorneys at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
768 pedestrians were killed on Texas roads in 2024 (TxDOT). Texas drivers must yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk where no signal is working and must always use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian (Transp. Code §§552.003, 552.008). Compass Law Group’s Cypress office handles pedestrian injury claims: (713) 912-4504.
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How many pedestrians are hurt in Texas crashes?
In 2024, 768 pedestrians were killed and 1,452 suffered suspected serious injuries in Texas (TxDOT, Pedestrian and Pedalcyclist Injuries and Crashes, 2024). Around Cypress, pedestrians cross multi-lane roads such as Barker Cypress, Fry, Huffmeister and the US-290 frontage roads.
Frequently Asked Questions: Pedestrian Accident Claims in Cypress, Texas
Does a driver always have to stop for a pedestrian in Texas?
At a crosswalk with no working signal, yes, when the pedestrian is on the driver’s half of the road or close on the other half (Transp. Code §552.003). Everywhere, drivers must use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian (§552.008).
How many pedestrians died in Texas in 2024?
768, with 1,452 more suffering suspected serious injuries (TxDOT, 2024).
Can I recover if I was jaywalking?
Possibly. A pedestrian outside a crosswalk must yield (§552.005), but Texas compares fault: you recover if your share is 50 percent or less, reduced by that share (CPRC §§33.001, 33.012).
Whose insurance pays when a pedestrian is hit?
Usually the driver’s liability coverage first (at least $30,000 per person under Transp. Code §601.072). Your own auto policy’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may also apply if you have one (Ins. Code §1952.101).
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident claim?
Two years for most injury claims (CPRC §16.003).
Who has the right of way, the driver or the pedestrian?
It depends on where the person crossed. The rules are in Transportation Code chapter 552:
| Situation | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Crosswalk, no working traffic signal | Driver must stop and yield to a pedestrian on the driver’s half of the road or approaching closely from the other half | §552.003(a) |
| Stepping out suddenly | A pedestrian may not leave the curb into the path of a vehicle too close to stop | §552.003(b) |
| Car stopped for a pedestrian | A driver behind may not pass the stopped car | §552.003(c) |
| Crossing outside a crosswalk | Pedestrian yields to vehicles | §552.005(a) |
| Always | Driver must use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian and take precautions around a child or confused person | §552.008 |
What if I was crossing outside a crosswalk?
You may still recover: Texas compares fault rather than barring a partly-responsible pedestrian outright. A pedestrian outside a crosswalk must yield (§552.005), but the driver still owes due care (§552.008). The jury assigns percentages, and you recover if yours is 50 percent or less (CPRC §§33.001, 33.003).
The Texas deadlines, fault rules and Harris County court information that apply to every injury claim are on our Cypress personal injury page. To talk about your pedestrian accident claim, call (713) 912-4504.
Managing Partner — Compass Law Group, LLP
State Bar of Texas #24152536 · State Bar of California #265403
Joseph Shirazi is the managing partner of Compass Law Group, LLP, a personal injury firm. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on April 30, 2026; he is also licensed in California (State Bar of Texas directory and State Bar of California, read November 9, 2026).
From the Cypress office the firm takes claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, rideshare and drunk-driving crashes, and slip-and-fall, dog-bite, burn, brain-injury, wrongful-death and sexual-abuse civil claims. In California the firm works from offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bell Gardens, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento.
His professional profiles are linked above: Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, LinkedIn, the State Bar of Texas directory and the State Bar of California.
He wrote this page; Simon Esfandi (State Bar of Texas #24152727) reviewed it. Joseph and Simon handle injury claims for clients in Cypress and northwest Harris County from the firm’s office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 for a free consultation.
This page gives general information about Texas law and does not constitute legal advice for your situation. Contacting Compass Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney responsible for this page: Joseph Shirazi, State Bar of Texas No. 24152536. Compass Law Group, LLP’s principal office is in Beverly Hills, California; its Texas office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429.
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