Pedestrian Accidents Your Neighbors. Your Advocates.

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Pasadena

Name: SJ Injury Attorneys
Address: 6021 Fairmont Pkwy, Suite 140, Pasadena, TX, 77505
Telephone: (936) 297-7972

Nursing Insight & Clear Guidance for Injured Pedestrians

Pedestrians have little protection from the force of a vehicle. A collision can cause fractures, head or spinal injuries, internal injuries, and lasting physical or emotional limitations.

These claims require more than a standard vehicle-crash analysis. We examine crosswalk rules, turning movements, driver attention, visibility, traffic signals, and roadway conditions to determine who may be legally responsible. While you focus on medical care, we can preserve crash-scene evidence, address insurance communications, and document how your injuries affect your work and daily life.

Call (936) 297-7972 for a free consultation with our pedestrian accident attorneys about what happened, your injuries, and the information that may support your claim.

Texas Pedestrian Right-of-Way & Liability Rules

Texas pedestrian right-of-way law depends on where and how a collision occurs. When no traffic signal is operating, a driver generally must stop and yield under specified conditions to someone crossing within a crosswalk. Separate rules apply to traffic signals, crossings outside crosswalks, sidewalks, and vehicles entering or leaving driveways, alleys, buildings, or private roads.

Being outside a marked crosswalk doesn’t automatically determine fault. We consider the complete sequence of events, including speeding, distraction, failure to yield, turning movements, blocked visibility, roadway design, and each person’s conduct.

Texas follows comparative responsibility, so the percentage of fault assigned to each party can affect compensation. Depending on the facts, a driver, employer, vehicle owner, property owner, or another party connected to the collision may bear responsibility.

Evidence That Can Strengthen a Pasadena Pedestrian Claim

Important information can disappear quickly after a pedestrian crash. Surveillance or traffic camera footage may be overwritten, witnesses can become difficult to locate, and roadway or vehicle conditions may change.

Our investigation may examine:

Crash documentation: Police reports, scene photographs, traffic signals, crosswalk markings, and vehicle damage.
Witness and video accounts: Contact information, statements, surveillance recordings, and available traffic camera footage.
Injury records: Medical records, treatment recommendations, rehabilitation history, and documentation of physical limitations.
Financial records: Wage information, work restrictions, bills, and proof of reduced earning capacity.

Insurance companies may dispute fault, question the extent of an injury, or focus on gaps in treatment. We handle claim communications, present the available documentation, and explain the case’s strengths and challenges as negotiations progress.

Potential Compensation & Texas Filing Deadlines

Depending on the facts, compensation may cover medical expenses, future care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, physical pain, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement, and damaged personal property.

Texas generally allows two years from the date a personal injury claim accrues to file a lawsuit. Exceptions can change that period, and cases involving a governmental entity may carry shorter notice requirements. Families pursuing wrongful death claims face separate statutory rules. Prompt, case-specific guidance can clarify which deadlines apply.

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Our Neighbors. Their Outcomes.

$11,000,000 Chemical Plant Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained severe injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$10,000,000 Shoulder, Neck & Back Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained shoulder, neck, and lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$5,000,000 Lower Back Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who sustained lower back injuries while working a turnaround at a chemical plant in Pasadena, TX
$3,500,000 Back and Leg Injuries

Recovered for three patrons of a McAllen restaurant who were struck by a car. Injuries ranged from a broken leg to soft tissue low back injuries which required surgery
$3,000,000 Fatal Rear-End Collision

Recovered in a wrongful death case. The client’s spouse was tragically killed in a rear-end accident on Highway 146 in Seabrook, TX
$2,000,000 Catastrophic Hand Injury

Settlement for a client who sustained a degloving injury of his left hand while working at a machine shop in Houston, Texas
$1,400,000 18-wheeler Collision

Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on Highway 225 in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained low back injuries which required low back surgery
$1,400,000 Serious Back Injury

Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on Highway 225 in Pasadena, Texas. The client suffered lower back injuries requiring surgery
$1,200,000 Neck Injury

Recovered for a client who sustained injuries at a refinery when debris fell on his head. The client’s injuries required neck surgery.
$964,000 Neck and Soft Tissue Injuries

Recovered for clients who were rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 near Channelview, TX. One client suffered neck injuries that required surgery and the passenger sustained soft tissue injuries.
$865,000 Slip and Fall Injury

After a three-day trial, a judge awarded $865,000 to our client. Our client suffered multiple fractures to her leg as a result of a slip and fall at work.
$800,000 Leg Fractures Injury

Injured worker from Spring, Texas suffered multiple fractures to her leg. After a three day trial the judge awarded her $800,000. Attorney fees and expenses were $340,000.
$750,000 Back and Neck Injury

Settlement recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a box truck on U.S. Hwy. 59 in Houston, Texas. Client required a series of three epidural steroid injections to his lower back and neck.
$685,000 Back and Soft Tissue Injuries

Recovered for clients who were struck by an 18-wheeler when the truck driver made a wide right turn. One client required microdiscectomy surgery and the other sustained soft tissue injuries.
$565,000 Herniated Disc Injury

18-wheeler ran a stop sign and struck my client's vehicle at a low rate of speed. The client aggravated a prior neck injury and suffered a herniated disc in her low back, which required surgery. The case was settled for $565,000.
$550,000 Falling Debris Injury

$550K recovered for a worker who was injured at a refinery after tools and debris fell on him from a 30-foot platform.
$500,000 Lower Back Injury

Recovered for a client who was rear-ended by a pickup truck in Baytown, Texas. The client required minor back surgery.
$485,000 Neck and Spine Injury

Recovered for a client who was “T-boned” after a company pick-up truck ran a red light on Spencer Highway in Pasadena, Texas. The client sustained neck injuries that required surgery.
$400,000 Pipeline Explosion Injury

Recovered for a client injured when a pipeline exploded in Robertson County, Texas. The client required rotator cuff surgery.
$355,000 Cervical Disc Injury

Client was rear-ended on a Houston freeway causing herniated disc in his neck. We forced the insurance company to pay $355,000.
$350,000 Workplace Fall Injury

Recovered for a warehouse worker who fell from a 10-foot platform. The employee suffered multiple facial fractures.
$240,000 Herniated Disc Injury

Client was rear-ended by a company pickup truck. She sustained a herniated disc to her low back which will require surgery. Client declined surgery and the case settled for $240,000. After attorney fees and expenses the client received $120,000.
$195,000 Herniated Lower Back Disc Injury

Successfully negotiated a $195,000 settlement on behalf of a young man rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on IH 45. Client sustained a herniated disc to his low back which required surgery.
$175,000 Herniated Disc Injury

A client’s vehicle was struck in the rear by an 18 wheeler on I-10 in Houston, Texas. The client suffered herniated discs to his neck but refused surgery. The case settled for $175,000.
Confidential Soft Tissue Injuries

Personal injury client struck cargo dropped from a semi-truck forcing the client's vehicle into another vehicle. Client sustained soft tissue injuries.

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Clear Communication Throughout Your Injury Claim

We built our approach around transparency, honesty, and accountability. You’ll receive regular updates, straightforward explanations, and a candid assessment of the good, the bad, and the ugly as your claim develops.

If you can’t afford medical treatment, we can connect you with providers willing to treat on a lien basis while the case is pending. Multiple staff members speak Spanish fluently, and Spanish-language consultations and resources are available.

We work on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront attorney fee, and we collect a percentage of a final settlement or verdict only if we win.

We prepare each claim for negotiation while remaining ready to litigate if an insurance company won’t make a fair offer. That preparation may include gathering medical documentation, evaluating disputed liability, preserving witness testimony, and presenting current and future losses.

Medical Insight & Experience With Vehicle-Impact Injuries

Founding attorney Christopher Soileau worked as a registered nurse before law school. His clinical background gives him firsthand knowledge of the physical and medical effects of serious injuries.

We also recovered $3.5 million for three restaurant patrons struck by a car in McAllen, Texas. Although that wasn’t a pedestrian case, it reflects our documented experience representing people injured by a vehicle impact. Past results don’t predict another claim’s outcome because every case depends on its facts, injuries, insurance coverage, and supporting documentation.

Steps to Protect Your Pedestrian Accident Claim

Your health comes first after a collision. Seek emergency or follow-up medical care, including for symptoms that appear or worsen later. Tell your providers about changes in pain, mobility, work restrictions, or daily activities.

When you’re able, take these practical steps:

Preserve physical items: Keep damaged clothing, footwear, personal belongings, photographs, and video from the scene.
Save important records: Retain medical paperwork, bills, wage records, work restrictions, and insurer correspondence.
Collect witness details: Keep names and contact information for anyone who saw the impact or the events leading to it.
Avoid speculation: Don’t guess about fault, minimize your injuries, or provide a recorded statement without understanding what’s being requested.
Track ongoing effects: Record treatment recommendations, physical limitations, missed work, and changes in symptoms.

Get a Clear Assessment of Your Next Steps

We can give you a straightforward assessment of the collision, available documentation, insurance issues, and legal options. Schedule a free initial consultation with our team, which serves injured clients in Pasadena and throughout Texas.

Call (936) 297-7972 to discuss your Pasadena pedestrian accident with SJ Injury Attorneys.

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More Than Just Attorneys

Meet the Team Behind Every Case

From intake to trial, every person on this team plays a part in getting you the outcome you deserve.

Behind every case file is a full team working on your behalf: case managers, paralegals, and support staff who answer your calls, track down your records, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. We built this firm to feel less like a law office and more like a neighbor you can count on. That starts with hiring people who care, and it shows in how we treat every client who walks through our door.

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They took it to court and fought for me. Would highly recommend!!
“Awesome Law firm!! Brenda was amazing in helping manage my case and if for some reason she wasn't available, Chris or Dawn was immediately there to help me. I see some complaints on here about not returning phone calls? I never had an issue. Sometimes I would have to leave a message, but they always got back to me with updates. My case took a while but totally worth the wait because they never just took whatever was offered.”

- Amy G.
This law firm has taken care of me from my initial phone call all the way until I received my settlement.
“I truly would like to thank Brenda for all of her help and remaining professional with me no matter how many times I called which was a lot. My settlement was way more than I ever expected. I am more than satisfied I would like to suggest that Brenda be acknowledged and rewarded for such a great job done. If I ever need to be represented again I will definitely call this law firm with no hesitation.”

- Amelia P.
I would not hesitate to use Chris Soileau again.
“My car was hit by a guy who was racing down the highway. The impact forced my vehicle into a retaining wall. At the time I was between jobs and Mr. Soileau helped me find medical care. Ultimately, Chris obtained a great settlement for my case.”

- S.J.
I felt it wasn't about the money he was making but the concern for me and my son's loss.
“I knew few attorneys a couple years back when I needed one to represent me in a case involving an accident with my wife. I was introduced to Mr. Soileau one evening while I was out playing golf. He sat down and took time out his golf game and listened to my predicament I was facing. Afterward, by the way, he handled everything so professionally I hired him and his firm to represent me, hoping we'd settle without it going to court. Needless to say we settled out of court within a year and I was well satisfied with the settlement. Thanks again to Chris Soileau. I'd recommend them to anyone needing a great down to earth attorney, who has a family and wants to know you personally.”

- Paul R.
Very professional and quick results.
“Thanks to attorney Skylar who handled my case. I love this firm.”

- Past Client
We’re extremely pleased with the outcome.
“Highly recommend! The firm was so accommodating and helpful throughout the entire process.”

- Past Client
Within no time, Chris and his staff settled my case.
“A couple of months ago I was in a car accident. High property damage, but the insurance was not cooperating with me. I hired Chris Soileau to take over. Highly recommend!”

- Past Client
We highly recommend Mr. Soileau
“We contacted Mr. Soileau after being rear-ended in Kemah, Texas. When we contacted Mr. Soileau we had no health insurance and we were not sure what to do. He helped us find doctors who would work with us and then went on to settle the case for the maximum amount of all insurance policies available.”

- J.M.
The firm knew exactly what they were doing and assured me every time they were doing the best they can for me!
“I’ve never experienced or had an idea of how the process worked with accidents, especially 18 wheelers! Highly recommend Brenda to talk to. She was very professional and stayed on top of my case from the very beginning!”

- Erica E.

Serious Injuries
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Pasadena Office
6021 Fairmont Pkwy
Suite 140
Pasadena, TX 77505
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