{"id":16088,"date":"2020-08-11T21:23:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T21:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personalinjuryattorneysd.com\/?p=16088"},"modified":"2020-08-11T21:23:19","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T21:23:19","slug":"pedestrian-hit-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/personalinjuryattorneysd.com\/pedestrian-hit-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Pedestrian Hit by Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A pedestrian hit by a car usually suffers from catastrophic injuries such as broken bones and damage to the brain<\/a> and spine<\/a>.  With many drivers distracted by cell phones and in-car technology, simply crossing the street can be very dangerous.  California law<\/a> protects pedestrians both inside and outside of crosswalks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedestrian Safety Laws<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crosswalks and Right-of-Way<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The law<\/a> provides that pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk.  This means the driver of a motor vehicle must slow down, yield and stop for pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk.  Drivers must be careful when approaching a crosswalk and watch out for pedestrians.  Pedestrians also must be careful not to step in front of an oncoming vehicle if the vehicle is dangerously close to the crosswalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marked and Unmarked Crosswalks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A crosswalk can be either marked or unmarked.  The law<\/a> treats marked and unmarked crosswalks the same.  A marked crosswalk can be painted in either yellow or white<\/a>.  An unmarked crosswalk is the extension of the sidewalk or shoulder across the intersection of two roads, at an approximately right angle (see California Vehicle Code Section 275<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossing the Road outside of Crosswalks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pedestrians crossing the road outside of a crosswalk must<\/a> yield the right of way to motor vehicles.  This means pedestrians must be careful not to impede or interrupt traffic when crossing the street outside of a crosswalk.  However, drivers must still use care for the safety of pedestrians even if pedestrians are crossing the street outside of a crosswalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Causes of Auto versus Pedestrian Accidents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even a momentary lapse in judgment can lead to death or serious injury when operating a motor vehicle.  Common causes of auto versus pedestrian collisions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n