Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians
Owing to simple physics, traffic accidents between vehicles and pedestrians can result in significant injuries. It may also come as a surprise to know that fault in these kinds of accidents isn't always clear-cut. Regardless of which side of a potential car-pedestrian accident claim you're on, you'll find helpful information in this section.
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Car Accidents With Pedestrians
Here's what to do, and how to determine fault, if you hit a pedestrian.
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Pedestrian-Car Accidents: Civil vs. Criminal Consequences
Especially when a violation of the law is involved, after a car-pedestrian accident the driver might face criminal charges in addition to civil liability for the pedestrian's injuries.
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What's the Average Settlement for a Pedestrian Hit By a Car?
Rather than concerning yourself with data that's largely unattainable, a better tactic might be to focus on the settlement value of your claim, and how to get a fair resolution.
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What If a Pedestrian Is Hit While Jaywalking?
A pedestrian must follow traffic rules, just like anyone else who is using the roads and highways, so liability for a car-versus-pedestrian accident isn't always clear.
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Pedestrian Car Accidents: Could the Pedestrian Be at Fault?
In some situations, a pedestrian may be partially or wholly to blame for causing an accident.
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Pedestrian Hit By a Car: Legal Options
You probably have a claim against the other driver, but the local municipality may also be liable.
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Sample Demand Letter: Pedestrian Hit By a Car
Here's an example of a professional and persuasive demand letter where a pedestrian was hit by a car.
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