Vehicle accidents involving Pedestrians | Sodhi Law Group
The pedestrian does not always have the right of way. Just as drivers have rules and responsibilities, so do pedestrians. Pedestrians must be crossing within marked lines of a crosswalk. If a pedestrian is outside of the lines in a crosswalk or at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, they are to yield the right of way to the motorists.
Pedestrians do have the right away in controlled intersections and marked crosswalks. Vehicles have to yield the right of way to crossing pedestrians. When at a traffic light intersection pedestrians only have the right of way when the crosswalk signal says “walk”. If the light does not give them the go-ahead, they must wait until the light changes and gives them the right of way to cross.
In most pedestrian-involved accidents the fault and liability fall on the driver. Most accidents are caused by:
- Distracted driving
- Disregarding traffic lights
- Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol
- Not yielding the right of way to pedestrians
With a growing population, even in California alone, pedestrian accidents are on the rise. Many times these accidents cause terrible injuries or death, which could result in high medical bills. If the driver is found at fault in a pedestrian accident, the pedestrian is entitled to compensation. This compensation would include any medical expenses acquired due to the accident. Also, any lost wages and possibly any lost earning power or loss of the ability to earn a living.
When involved in an accident, it is hard to know what steps to take. Especially when you are a victim of a pedestrian accident. It is a scary and emotional time. First, take a look at your surroundings and make sure you are safe and your surroundings are safe. Second, make sure everyone involved is ok and contact professional medical providers and the police. Third, make sure to exchange any contact information and insurance information of anyone involved.
Lastly and most importantly contact a personal injury attorney and do not make any statements to other insurance companies that are not yours. Avoid any attempt to explain the situation as you may disclose information that may deem you at fault for the accident, without even knowing it. Let a personal injury attorney handle the stress of fighting for the compensation you deserve.
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