Late last week, a man was struck and killed by a car on Airport Freeway in Irving, Texas. Witness reports suggest that the pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle, however, the investigation into the accident continues.
Many Americans believe that the adage “pedestrians have the right of way” is always true. However, that’s not the case. For many well-known roads, pedestrians do not have the right of way. Moreover, even in situations in which pedestrians do have the right of way, drivers are not necessarily liable for a pedestrian’s injury. If a pedestrian puts a driver in a situation where it is unthinkable or physically unreasonable to expect a change in course or reduction of speed, the court will usually shield the driver from liability.
Pedestrian liability is can be a difficult, confusing and expensive area of the law. You need experts who understand the law’s full complexity. You need the experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!
