Rhode Island's walkable downtowns put pedestrians close to traffic every day. When a driver strikes a pedestrian, the injuries are often catastrophic.
Driver Duties Toward Pedestrians
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, exercise care near intersections, and stay alert in areas with foot traffic. Distracted or speeding drivers who fail these duties can be held liable.
Common Pedestrian Injuries
Because pedestrians have no protection, they often suffer fractures, head and brain injuries, spinal damage, and internal injuries. Recovery can be long and costly.
Recovering Compensation
Even if you were crossing outside a crosswalk, Rhode Island's pure comparative negligence rule may still allow recovery, reduced by your share of fault. Don't assume you have no case.
Struck While Walking?
Call 973-566-5599 for a free review of your pedestrian injury claim.
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