Crosswalk Accident Attorneys in North Carolina
Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable for Injuring Pedestrians
While anyone operating a vehicle should be careful at all times, drivers need to be particularly careful in the vicinity of pedestrians. Otherwise, their negligence can end up causing serious injuries that can permanently change the lives of the people they injure.
At the Charlotte, North Carolina, law firm of Grandy & Martin, we help injured pedestrians pursue fair compensation from the drivers responsible for their accidents. Each of our attorneys has more than 25 years of North Carolina legal experience.
Contact us today to set up a free consultation. We will not charge you any legal fees unless we are able to secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
Understanding Drivers' Responsibilities Toward Pedestrians
In North Carolina, if you are crossing a street at a crosswalk where there is no traffic signal or where the signal is in your favor, cars and trucks must yield the right of way to you. Unfortunately, many pedestrian accidents occur when drivers fail to do so, whether they don't know the rules of the road or are simply not paying attention.
Because pedestrians are in such a vulnerable position, they often end up suffering catastrophic injuries — and sometimes even fatalities — in accidents.
Our firm is experienced at pursuing personal injury claims against negligent drivers. Even if you were jaywalking when you were hit, the driver who hit you may be responsible for your injuries if he or she had a reasonable opportunity to slow down or avoid a collision.
Pursuing Compensation From All Possible Sources
One thing many people do not realize is that if you were hit by a car while walking and the driver who hit you did not have adequate insurance, you may be entitled to uninsured and underinsured motorist benefits from your own auto insurance company.
Our attorneys help pedestrian accident victims pursue compensation from all available sources. We follow up on each case until we are able to get fair compensation for our clients. Contact us today to discuss your case with an experienced trial lawyer.
