Odessa Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Protecting the Most Vulnerable on Odessa’s Roads
Pedestrians are the most unprotected people on the road. A collision that a driver walks away from can leave a person on foot with life-changing injuries. In Odessa, where traffic mixes with busy crosswalks, school zones, and oilfield traffic, those risks are all too real.
At KRW Lawyers, we’ve spent nearly two decades making sure that careless drivers, employers, and businesses are held accountable when preventable accidents turn lives upside down. With over $1 billion recovered for Texas families and a reputation built on trial strength and personal attention, our team is ready to protect the rights of pedestrians throughout Ector County.
If you or a loved one has been hit by a car, call KRW Lawyers for a FREE consultation. Our Odessa pedestrian accident attorneys will review your case and discuss how we can help.
Why Choose KRW Lawyers?
- Proven Record: Over $1 billion recovered for injury victims and families.
- Trial-Ready Team: Led by Board-Certified Trial Lawyer Douglas Ketterman.
- Trusted by Families: Nearly two decades of pedestrian, vehicle, and wrongful death litigation.
- Community Focused: Standing up for Odessa families since 2006.
- Contingency Fees: No upfront costs. We only get paid if we secure compensation for you.
Meet Our Team
At KRW Lawyers, we believe that strong cases start with strong leadership. Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their skill in complex injury litigation, and they share a commitment to treating every client like family.
- Douglas Ketterman – President. A Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Douglas has been representing injury victims for decades. He is a lifetime member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has earned the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
- Matthew Ketterman – Managing Partner. Matthew has successfully represented tens of thousands of clients in asbestos, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Named a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Texas, he is known for his dedication to workers and families across the state.
- R. Scott Westlund – Managing Partner. Scott began his career defending corporations and insurers before turning to represent injury victims. Today, he focuses on trucking, oilfield, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers and is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Our full legal team includes many more talented attorneys and staff, each committed to providing exceptional representation for injury victims and families. Meet the rest of our team.
Your Rights After a Pedestrian Accident in Odessa
Pedestrians have the right to use sidewalks, crosswalks, and public spaces without unnecessary risk. When drivers, businesses, or other entities fail to uphold their duty of care, injured pedestrians and their families may bring a civil claim for damages.
A civil claim allows you to:
- Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable – If a motorist speeds, texts, drives impaired, or fails to yield, they can be held responsible for the injuries they cause.
- Pursue Claims Beyond Auto Insurance – If insurance coverage is insufficient, a lawsuit may allow recovery from other at-fault parties.
- Seek Wrongful Death Compensation – Families who lose loved ones in pedestrian crashes may pursue funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship.
- Recover Full Damages – Including both financial losses (medical care, wages, rehabilitation) and non-economic harms (pain, trauma, diminished quality of life).
These rights exist to protect the most vulnerable road users and exercising them ensures accountability while providing the resources necessary to rebuild lives.
Where and How Pedestrian Accidents Occur
Odessa sees a mix of pedestrian traffic around schools, neighborhoods, and oilfield-related job sites, making some areas especially hazardous. Pedestrian accidents often occur in:
- Intersections and Crosswalks: Drivers turning left or running red lights frequently strike pedestrians lawfully crossing.
- School Zones: Children walking or biking to school are particularly at risk when drivers ignore speed limits or fail to remain alert.
- Commercial Centers and Parking Lots: In areas like shopping centers, foot traffic mixes with vehicles backing out of spaces or cutting across lanes.
- Highways and Arterial Roads: Pedestrians may be struck while crossing or walking along roads like I-20 or Highway 385, often by high-speed traffic.
- Work and Industrial Sites: Oilfield and refinery workers on foot near heavy machinery face significant exposure to risk.
Understanding the location and manner of a crash is critical in determining liability and identifying the appropriate parties to hold accountable.
Liability Beyond the Driver
While drivers are the most common defendants in pedestrian accident cases, Texas law recognizes that liability can extend to other parties whose negligence contributed to the crash. Potentially responsible parties may include:
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Damages and the Statute of Limitations
The impact of a pedestrian accident can last a lifetime. Through a civil claim, victims and families may recover compensation for:
- Emergency and ongoing medical care
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Pain and emotional suffering
- Loss of companionship and household support (in wrongful death cases)
In Texas, most pedestrian accident lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of injury or death. Survival actions follow the same general rule. Exceptions exist, such as for minor children or when negligence is concealed, but families should never assume extra time applies.
The safest course is to speak with a lawyer immediately so evidence can be preserved and deadlines protected.
Call For a FREE Consultation:
If you or a loved one has been struck by a vehicle in Odessa or anywhere in Ector County, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Call or contact us online for a free consultation.
