Close X

Blog

Pedestrians Have the Right of Way

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Apr 09, 2026 | 0 Comments

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? In Texas, failure to yield to a pedestrian can escalate far beyond a simple traffic ticket — especially if an accident occurs. 🚨

⚠️ What starts as a moving violation can quickly become: 🔴 A misdemeanor criminal charge 🔴 A felony if serious injury or death is involved 🔴 A suspended license 🔴 A civil lawsuit

Officers have wide discretion on how they charge this — and prosecutors take it seriously. 👮

If you or someone you know has been cited or charged, time matters. Call us NOW. ⚖️

About the Author

Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

Comments

There are no comments for this post. Be the first and Add your Comment below.

Leave a Comment

Markowitz Law Firm Is Here for You

At Markowitz Law Firm, we focus on Traffic Ticket Defense, Criminal Defense, License Suspensions, Commercial Driver Defense, Serious Personal Injury, and Wills & Estate Planning. We are here to listen to you and help you navigate the legal system.

Contact Us Today

We offer free consultations and we'll gladly discuss your case with you at your convenience. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Virtual Office - Mailing Address

2951 Marina Bay Dr, Ste 130-350
League City, TX 77573
713-521-7568