(864) 582-0416 Many people in South Carolina enjoy the warm weather and engage in outdoor activities daily. While you’re out for an evening stroll or morning jog through your neighborhood, the last thing you expect is to get hit by a car. While car accidents can significantly affect everyone involved, the potential dangers are much greater for pedestrians.
If you were involved in an accident as a pedestrian, you’re likely in a state of shock and wondering what to do next. A Spartanburg pedestrian accident lawyer can answer your questions and provide support while you recover from your injuries.
During a free* case review, an experienced personal injury attorney at Holland & Usry can explain your legal options and guide you through the process, relieving you of unnecessary stress so you can focus on your recovery.
Driver negligence is the most common cause of car accidents. Negligence occurs when someone owes a duty of care to others, but they breach that duty and, as a result, someone is hurt. Drivers owe a duty of care to everyone else on the road, including other drivers, cyclists, and especially pedestrians. If a driver breaches this duty and hits someone, they could be at fault for the collision.
Pedestrians have no protection from the impact of a motor vehicle and are extremely vulnerable to serious injury. In addition, a person on foot has less mobility and may be unable to move fast enough to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Sidewalks, crosswalks, footbridges, and running and hiking trails exist to keep pedestrians safe from cars. In most cases, a driver is the one at fault for a collision with a pedestrian.
If you were hurt in a crash that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for your injuries. This could include monetary damages to cover your:
Being hit by a car is a traumatic experience, so you may also be eligible for damages for your emotional distress and your pain and suffering.
The types and amount of damages that could be available depend on the facts of your case—including the extent and severity of your injuries, the circumstances leading up to the accident, and, maybe, your conduct and that of the driver. If you were hit by a car while walking, our Spartanburg attorney offers a free* case review to help determine your potential for compensation.
Pedestrians are more vulnerable to injury than motorists, but both have a responsibility to share the road. Drivers have a duty to drive safely, and pedestrians must use sidewalks and crosswalks responsibly. The idea that pedestrians are responsible for their safety is important because South Carolina is a comparative negligence state.
Under comparative negligence, a victim’s compensation award could be reduced if they are deemed partially responsible for an accident. For example, if someone was not walking on the available sidewalk and they were hurt in an accident, their compensation for their injuries could be reduced. Comparative negligence adds to the complexity of determining how much your case will be worth. If you were hurt while on foot in Spartanburg, it’s important to take advantage of a free* case review to discuss your situation with a lawyer.
If you were hit by a car while running or walking, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. You likely have questions about getting compensation, and a free* case review with a Spartanburg pedestrian accident lawyer can provide the answers you need.
As we handle your case, our goal is to provide support so you can focus on your recovery. Call Holland & Usry today to schedule a free* case review.
