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.
Here's what to do if you hit a pedestrian, how fault is determined, and how to protect your legal rights.
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.
Especially when a violation of the law is involved, a driver who hits a pedestrian might face criminal charges in addition to civil liability.
If a pedestrian shares fault for a traffic accident, how will that affect an injury claim against the driver?
When a pedestrian is killed in a car accident, a number of potential insurance sources could come into play.
When surviving family members might be able to take legal action over their losses.
You probably have a claim against the other driver, but the local municipality may also be liable.
The value of your pedestrian accident claim depends on the unique details of your case, not on the settlement outcomes of others.
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