Pedestrian Rights
Let's take a look at a few scenarios. A pedestrian is walking down the street. They cross at the light. A driver hits them just as they are about to cross the street. Do they have the right to sue the driver? Well, if the driver was negligent in any way the pedestrian has the legal right to sue. For example, the driver was speeding, driving aimlessly, driving through a red light, driving drunk. Pedestrians also complain about the rise in bike traffic. This has led to more collisions between pedestrians and bike riders. The fact is that a pedestrian has the legal right to sue a bike rider that is negligent too. Of course, they would have to prove the negligence. For example, show the biker was speeding, running red lights, or riding on the sidewalk.
Drivers Duty
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A driver might have cause to sue the pedestrian if they were negligent in anyway. At this point, many pedestrians might become confused. Didn't the driver hit them? Well, this is the point that an accident attorney should be consulted to work out the details. The fact is that a driver might accuse the pedestrian of negligence. The pedestrian must exercise reasonable care of their own safety under certain circumstances. For example, a typical sign of neglect contributing to the collision might include ignoring street signs, darting between cars, even walking and talking on a