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Pedestrian Hit By Car | Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury

Eric Romano | 456 Views | 08/04/2016

Pedestrian Hit By Car

If you or a loved one have been struck by a motor vehicle while a pedestrian, you very well may have a basis to pursue a claim against the driver of the car. But the basis for that claim depends on the circumstances surrounding the crash. You’d have to be able to demonstrate that the driver was negligent or careless, meaning that he or she did something wrong to cause the crash. An example would be that the driver run a stop sign or a red light, or failed to yield to you while crossing in the crosswalk.  If the car was owned by somebody other than the driver, you may also have a basis to pursue a claim against the owner of the car. And if the accident happened at the time that the driver was on duty for an employer, then the employer may also be responsible for your injuries.

Pedestrian Hit By Car | Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury

Pedestrian Hit By Car

If you or a loved one have been struck by a motor vehicle while a pedestrian, you very well may have a basis to pursue a claim against the driver of the car. But the basis for that claim depends on the circumstances surrounding the crash. You’d have to be able to demonstrate that the driver was negligent or careless, meaning that he or she did something wrong to cause the crash. An example would be that the driver run a stop sign or a red light, or failed to yield to you while crossing in the crosswalk.  If the car was owned by somebody other than the driver, you may also have a basis to pursue a claim against the owner of the car. And if the accident happened at the time that the driver was on duty for an employer, then the employer may also be responsible for your injuries.