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