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Is a driver always at fault when hitting a pedestrian?

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

Not always. While pedestrians usually have the right-of-way and are offered certain legal protection against vehicles and bicyclists, this does not mean that an accident involving a vehicle is always the driver’s fault.

In this new age of smartphones, distraction is a growing problem on-foot just as it is inside a vehicle, and is often a key factor in determining the pedestrian’s liability. Unlawful road-crossing is another factor which may place liability on the pedestrian, as they are responsible for only crossing roads at the appropriate designated places and times. If a pedestrian attempts to cross at an improper location and suddenly enters the pathway of a moving vehicle, resulting in an accident, liability will be contested and may fall on the pedestrian, in full or in part. In any case, the help of an experienced personal injury attorney is essential to ensure that liability is properly determined and you can be compensated for your injuries and losses.

We are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, email us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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