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What To Know About Pedestrian Injuries At Crosswalks

August 25, 2020 by Annie

Pedestrian accidents are common and can occur anytime and in any weather condition. However, the risks of such accidents are higher at night. With many people thinking pedestrian accidents are due to increased road traffic, drivers’ lack of concentration could be blamed. Even pedestrians or drivers with hearing and sight problems increase such accidents. Another problem is too much concentration on cell phones and GPS maps while near crosswalks.

Let’s find out more about injuries at crosswalks.

Injuries at crosswalk

When a pedestrian is crossing the road, it’s dark, and the driver doesn’t see clearly, an accident may occur. Also, adverse weather conditions like a thick fog can cause the driver not to see, thus running into a pedestrian. Fast changing red lights at parking lots can lead to grave accidents. Pedestrians must be cautious while using the roads since they are most prone to devastating injuries.

Who’s at fault in pedestrian crosswalk accidents?

A pedestrian has the right of way at crosswalks. But who’s to blame when a pedestrian accident occurs? Well-managed crosswalks limit the chances of accidents. It includes drivers stopping when the walk sign is on for pedestrians to cross safely. All crosswalks should have lights for the drivers to see clearly to avoid hitting a pedestrian.

Pedestrians aren’t spared either. They have to be keen on when to cross the road, and when to wait. The right of way doesn’t mean you should rush to pass whenever you are at a crosswalk. You should first check for any oncoming vehicles because some drivers are crazy and may ignore the rules that safeguard a pedestrian’s life at the crosswalks. Bad weather, poor visibility, and other factors can also contribute to accidents happening at crosswalks.

Wearing dark clothes interferes with the driver’s ability to see you, causing accidents. When it comes to crosswalk accidents, either the driver or the pedestrian could be at fault. Therefore, the evidence will prove who the party is, either the driver or the pedestrian. You can term failure on the pedestrian’s part as contributory negligence. However, drivers are the common cause of crosswalk accidents.

How an injured pedestrian can get help

Injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents qualify the victim for ICBC benefits. This will help you, especially for a hit and run accident. Among the benefits of ICBC part 7, is the ability to make a personal injury claim to get your compensation. Also, you will receive your medical and wage loss benefits. The payment you receive may not reverse your situation, but it will ease your pain and the loss you suffered. If you want to recover from the out of pocket costs, you must file a claim. All these are beneficial to pedestrian crosswalk accidents.

Pedestrians are the ones who are most likely to suffer injuries at the crosswalks. In such a case, consulting a lawyer can help you when filing a claim. You won’t have to deal directly with ICBC. The lawyer will ensure you get what you rightfully deserve. Crosswalk injuries can happen to anyone; therefore, having a lawyer is critical in winning your case and receiving your compensation.

Conclusion  

If you or somebody you know has suffered crosswalk accident injuries, Lawyers can assist with the whole ICBC claim process. At crosswalk injury law firm Atlanta, Ga, lawyers understand the difficulties involved with intricacies, filing claims, auto insurance, and more. These lawyers help prevent common mistakes individuals make as they deal with ICBC after accidents. If nothing is done, any error can compromise the value of your claim. After the accident, you need to hire a lawyer to ensure you get your full compensation without any glitches.

 

 

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Hi! I'm Annie and I have 3 kids (all in their teens - yikes!). My mommy blog isn't all about lunches and DIY - it's also about humour. Like how my kids make fun of my texts as if I don't know how to use emojis (I DO!). Now that I have a bit more time - since my kids don't want to hang out with me (teenagers), I have taken up blogging.

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