San Marcos Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
San Marcos is a growing city with a large pedestrian population — home to Texas State University, a vibrant downtown square, and thousands of students, residents, and visitors who travel on foot every day. From Sessom Drive and Hopkins Street near the TXST campus to the busy IH-35 frontage roads and downtown crosswalks along LBJ Drive and Guadalupe Street, pedestrians in San Marcos face serious risks when drivers fail to pay attention.
When a car or truck hits a pedestrian, the results can be catastrophic. Because of the serious risks for people who use the roads while on foot, the Texas Transportation Code requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians on a roadway. Drivers must also give adequate warning to pedestrians by sounding their horns. Safety is everyone's responsibility, but drivers have a special responsibility to look out for pedestrians — especially in a high-foot-traffic city like San Marcos.
If you were hit by a vehicle while walking in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, or anywhere in Hays County, Alford Law PLLC is ready to fight for you. Our office at 219 N Comanche St, San Marcos puts us right in the community where these accidents happen — and we know the local roads, intersections, and courts.
San Marcos Bicycle Accident Lawyers
A collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist can likewise cause serious injuries and even wrongful death. San Marcos has a large cycling community — from students commuting to Texas State to recreational riders along the Blanco River and the Hays County rural roads. Many drivers forget that Texas law grants cyclists the right to operate in the roadway. Drivers will sometimes refuse to share the road with bicycles along corridors like Ranch Road 12, Centerpoint Road, or the highway service roads near IH-35, and they will often attempt to place blame on the cyclist when an accident happens.
This often leaves innocent San Marcos residents with severe injuries and mounting medical bills, facing off against powerful insurance companies that will do almost anything to deny their claims. As cyclists themselves, the team at Alford Law PLLC understand the risks San Marcos cyclists face daily. We work to ensure that those injured by negligent drivers do not fall victim a second time when pursuing compensation for their injuries.
Dangerous Roads & High-Risk Areas in San Marcos
Some of the most common locations for pedestrian and bicycle accidents in San Marcos and Hays County include:
- IH-35 frontage roads — High-speed traffic and frequent lane changes make these corridors especially dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians crossing between businesses and neighborhoods.
- Texas State University campus area — Heavy student foot traffic on Sessom Drive, Hopkins Street, University Drive, and Aquarena Springs Drive creates year-round pedestrian risk.
- Downtown San Marcos — The square at LBJ Drive and Guadalupe Street sees heavy vehicle and pedestrian mixing, especially on weekends and event nights.
- Ranch Road 12 & Centerpoint Road — Popular cycling routes with narrow lanes and fast-moving traffic, increasing the risk of side-swipe and rear-end collisions.
- Hays County rural roads — Roads connecting San Marcos to Kyle, Wimberley, and Buda often lack shoulders or lighting, putting cyclists at significant risk after dark.
Pursuing Compensation for Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, pedestrian accidents have increased significantly in recent years. In 2020, there were 4,852 accidents involving pedestrians statewide, resulting in 1,211 serious injuries and 731 fatalities — a 9 percent increase from the previous year. Pedestrians now account for one out of every five traffic deaths in Texas. Hays County, as one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, has seen a corresponding rise in pedestrian and bicycle crash incidents as new development and road construction create additional hazards.
Despite claims that cyclists or pedestrians may have acted unsafely, driver negligence is usually the primary factor. Drivers who violate the law by exceeding speed limits, disobeying traffic signals, or failing to yield the right of way may be unable to avoid colliding with pedestrians or bicyclists. Distracted driving is a common factor in these accidents, and drunk or intoxicated driving dramatically affects a driver's ability to drive safely and avoid collisions — particularly near San Marcos's entertainment districts.
Why San Marcos Victims Choose Alford Law
If you or a family member have been struck by a vehicle while on foot or while riding a bicycle in San Marcos or Hays County, you need a strong legal advocate on your side. Alford Law PLLC has a local office in San Marcos and can meet with you in person, by phone, or by video — whichever is most convenient. By establishing the full value of your claim, we negotiate settlements that allow you to make a full recovery. We are available 24/7 and never charge a fee unless we win your case.