When a driver hits a pedestrian, often the biggest question is: Whose fault was the accident?
\nDetermining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Did the driver run a red light? Was the driver speeding? Was the driver intoxicated? Did the pedestrian wander out into traffic while texting? Could either person have avoided the accident? In some cases, both the driver and the pedestrian can be negligent. For example, the pedestrian may be crossing the street illegally while the driver is traveling in excess of the posted speed limit.<\/p>\n
Some states follow what is called a “pure contributory negligence” rule. This means that if the pedestrian contributed in the slightest bit to the accident, then he and his auto insurance company cannot recover damages from the driver and his auto insurance company. Other states follow a “comparative fault” rule. This means that a pedestrian can recover some damages even if he was partly (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When a driver hits a pedestrian, often the biggest question is: Whose fault was the accident? Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Did the driver run a red light? Was the driver speeding? Was the driver intoxicated? Did…<\/span><\/p>\n