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Pedestrian Accident

When a vehicle v. pedestrian accident occurs, the liability of both the pedestrian and driver must be considered. A quick and thorough investigation is important in determining fault and holding the liable driver accountable

Driver Negligence

Drives can become easily distracted by their surroundings, common mistakes to cause negligence operating a motor vehicle include:
Distracted driving (use of an electronic device, texting, etc)
Inattention
Speeding
Failing to yield right of way to pedestrians
Disobeying traffic signals
Ignoring weather conditions
Driving under the influence

Pedestrian Negligence

A pedestrian may be at fault for their own injuries if they did not exercise reasonable care for their own safety. Common mistakes from a pedestrian include:
Entering and disrupting the flow of traffic
Quickly walking in front of a vehicle
Ignoring the signal at an intersection
Not properly using crosswalks

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