Child Injured in a School Zone Accident: Understanding Fault & Liability in Texas

As another school year begins in Texas, safety—not school supplies—should be the top priority. The start of the year brings an increase in students walking, biking, and boarding buses. Unfortunately, it also brings a higher risk of school zone crashes. In 2024, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recorded 781 school zone traffic crashes statewide, prompting calls for extra caution from drivers, parents, and the community.