Pedestrians face many risks on La Puente roads, including speeding, distracted, drunk, and reckless drivers. A pedestrian collision often results in major injuries or even death. Even at low speeds, a pedestrian may be hospitalized due to being hit. Pedestrians can seek compensation for injuries caused by a negligent driver.In La Puente, every pedestrian has a right while walking along the road or when crossing. Drivers are required to abide by these laws to avoid injuring or killing pedestrians. Any driver who violates these laws may be held liable for any damages.Pedestrian LawsPedestrians on SidewalksDrivers must not drive on the sidewalks where pedestrians are walking. Any driver who wants to cross the sidewalk must yield to pedestrians before making the cross. Bicyclists, motorcyclists, and scooter riders should also avoid the sidewalks as they could easily strike pedestrians.Crosswalk Right-of-WayPedestrians always have the right-of-way while crossing the road in a crosswalk. Drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalks. There are exceptions to these right-of-ways, which include the red lights for pedestrians. A pedestrian wanting to cross should obey the traffic signals and yield to the vehicles. The pedestrian should also yield to a driver who has already entered the crosswalk.Any other Sections of the roadPedestrians generally have a right to not being hit by vehicles on the road. Drivers should always yield to the pedestrians, whether at crosswalks, intersections, or other sections of the road. Liability in Pedestrian AccidentWhen a pedestrian is hit, the involved motorist may be held responsible, especially if they failed to yield to the pedestrian's right-of-way. The driver's insurance company can compensate the victim. Jaywalking pedestrians can still be compensated due to the law of comparative fault that applies to all accident-related injuries in California.Speak with an AttorneyAfter a pedestrian accident, you need to seek legal guidance from an experienced attorney. Our lawyers have a firm knowledge of finding a solution for an injured pedestrian. In addition to the economic and non-economic damages, the pedestrian may be entitled to punitive damages, especially if the involved driver was acting erratically. Contact our firm and speak to one of our attorneys for guidance.
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