Pedestrian Accidents
Your Rights
If you are a pedestrian who has been hit by a vehicle you need to be aware of your rights.
The driver of a vehicle must give the right of way to a pedestrian who is in a crosswalk.
If you have been crossing a highway at a point other than in a crosswalk, you must give the right of way to an approaching vehicle.
Despite this, you are not necessarily at fault if you have been hit by a vehicle when not in a crosswalk.
The driver of an approaching vehicle is not excused from the duty to drive with due care and attention regardless of whether a pedestrian has complied with the rules.
A driver of a vehicle is required to reduce his or her speed in the presence of a pedestrian if it is clear that a danger to the pedestrian is present.
However, the duty to drive with due care and attention is not triggered by the presence of a pedestrian but requires the driver anticipate the possibility of this risk or danger to a pedestrian.
What To Do If You’ve Been In a Pedestrian Accident
If you are a pedestrian who has been hit by a vehicle you will need the help of a qualified British Columbia personal injury lawyer to help you with your motor vehicle insurance claim.
We recommend you contact our Vancouver Law firm for a free consultation with a British Columbia personal injury lawyer.
FREE CONSULTATION
Our Vancouver law firm emphasizes personal contact and attention to each client
and will work
hard to ensure you receive fair and equitable compensation for your personal
injury resulting
from a pedestrian accident.
And remember, NO RECOVERY, NO FEE.