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McAllen Reckless Driving in Short What McAllen’s Safety Plan Found When the Insurer Says It Was Your Fault Hidalgo County Crash Data Damages After a Reckless Driving Crash Our McAllen Office Can Help Frequently Asked QuestionsTHE LAW GIANT Car Accident Lawyers:
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Many serious crashes in McAllen happen on busy city streets, not just the expressway. When a speeding driver causes one, the insurance company may still try to blame you. We know how to answer that.
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McAllen Reckless Driving in Short
- Speed is a leading cause of serious crashes in McAllen. The City’s plan ties it to 29% of fatal and serious-injury crashes.
- Most serious crashes happen on 30 to 45 mph streets. Busy arterials, not just highways, are where people get hurt.
- Half of Hidalgo County’s 2025 traffic deaths involved speeding. TxDOT counted 26 of 52.
- You can recover even if you were partly at fault. Your share must be 50% or less.
What McAllen’s Safety Plan Found
The McAllen Vision Zero Action Plan studied crashes from 2018 to 2023. It found that failure to control speed was a factor in 29% of fatal and serious-injury crashes, and that 83% of those crashes happened on streets with speed limits of 30 to 45 mph.
The plan named some of the city’s highest-risk intersections, including Pecan Boulevard at North 21st Street, Nolana Avenue at North 10th Street, and Expressway 83 at 16th Street.
When the Insurer Says It Was Your Fault
Even after an obvious reckless driving crash, insurers often argue that the injured person shares the blame, for example for turning, braking or not seeing the other car. Texas uses proportionate responsibility:
- You can recover if your share of fault is 50% or less, under § 33.001
- Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, under § 33.012
- Each driver’s share is decided by the jury, or negotiated in a settlement
Speed evidence is often what shifts the blame back where it belongs. A driver going far over the limit leaves no time for anyone else to react.
Hidalgo County Crash Data
TxDOT’s 2025 data shows 26 of Hidalgo County’s 52 traffic deaths involved speeding, and the City of McAllen recorded 13 traffic deaths. Our McAllen car accident lawyers also handle T-bone crashes at intersections, highway accidents and pedestrian accidents.
Damages After a Reckless Driving Crash
You can seek medical bills, future care, lost wages, pain and mental anguish. If the driver acted with conscious indifference to an extreme risk, exemplary damages may be available. Most claims must be filed within two years under § 16.003. Our McAllen wrongful death lawyers help families after a fatal crash.
Our McAllen Office Can Help
Our McAllen office is at 3700 N 10th St, Suite 101. We gather the crash report, intersection and business video, witness statements and vehicle data, and we push back when insurers try to shift the blame. See our Texas reckless driving accident lawyer page for statewide rules.
Call 956-982-1800 today. There is no fee unless we win.
Common Questions
McAllen Reckless Driving FAQs
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
You can still recover in Texas if your share of fault is 50% or less. Your damages are reduced by your percentage. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover.
Where do the most serious crashes happen in McAllen?
The City’s Vision Zero plan found that 83% of fatal and serious-injury crashes happened on streets with 30 to 45 mph limits, and it named intersections such as Pecan Boulevard at North 21st Street and Nolana Avenue at North 10th Street.
How is speed proven after a crash?
Through vehicle event data, crash reconstruction, video, skid marks and witness accounts. Many modern cars record speed and braking in the seconds before a crash.
How long do I have to file a claim in McAllen?
Most injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash. Talk to a lawyer early so evidence such as video is not lost.
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