Pedestrian Accident Lawyer In Conway, SC

In South Carolina, we love to get outside on foot and enjoy the beautiful scenery and beautiful weather as much as possible. If, however, you’re injured while you’re out and about, the path toward recovery will likely be long and difficult. If a motorist’s negligence leaves you injured in a pedestrian accident, it’s time to consult with an experienced Conway, South Carolina, pedestrian accident attorney.

The Duty of Care You Are Owed

Every motorist accepts an extraordinary responsibility for the safety of everyone else on the road when they get behind the wheel, and this includes pedestrians. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety shares that motorists owe an enhanced duty of care to pedestrians – who are both more difficult to see and far more vulnerable to the dangerous impact of collisions. South Carolina laws require all the following of drivers:

• Taking the care necessary to avoid pedestrian accidents
• Refraining from passing vehicles stopped for crossing pedestrians
• Yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks that lack pedestrian traffic signals

Driver Negligence Is Often the Cause of Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents tend to happen in intersections where traffic traveling in all directions converges and when driver negligence is most dangerous. The kinds of driver negligence that put pedestrians at the greatest risk include all the following:

• Distraction – A distracted driver is a driver who is paying attention to something other than the road ahead and the traffic all around, and pedestrians often pay the price for their inattentiveness.
• Impairment – Statistics confirm that, all too often, pedestrians are harmed by drunk drivers.
• Excess Speed – When a motorist exceeds the speed limit or drives too fast to safely address the road’s condition, they reduce the amount of time they must stop and increase their stopping distance – both of which put pedestrians in a dangerous spot.
• Failure to Follow the Rules of the Road – When motorists ignore the rules of the road, they are dangerous drivers who are difficult to predict, which leaves pedestrians at an immense disadvantage.
• Aggression – All bets are off when it comes to driver aggression. Aggressive drivers make our roads more dangerous for everyone, and pedestrians are among the most vulnerable.

Your Legal Damages

If a negligent driver leaves you injured, you can seek compensation for the covered losses – or legal damages – you experience, including all the following:

• Your current and ongoing medical costs
• Your lost income, including any lost earning potential
• Your physical and emotional pain and suffering

A careful analysis of these losses is critical to your ability to fully recover.

Discuss Your Claim with an Experienced Conway, SC, Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today

The formidable pedestrian accident attorneys at the Law offices of L. Morgan Martin, P.A., in Conway, South Carolina, harness the full force of our imposing experience and legal skill in fierce pursuit of favorable case resolutions for our valued clients, and we’re on your side. Learn more by contacting us online or call 843-248-3177 today.