You suffer injuries in a pedestrian accident, and someone else may be at fault. Take care of yourself after this incident. In the days that follow, meet with a Utah pedestrian accident lawyer to evaluate your legal options.
At Bighorn Law, we are committed to being the personal injury law firm that always puts clients first. Let a Utah personal injury attorney from our team assist you with your pedestrian accident claim or lawsuit. Reach out to us today.
Why Choose Us at Bighorn Law?
- We allow you to focus on what’s important. Our Utah pedestrian accident attorneys will handle your legal matters as you recover from the harm that you’ve suffered.
- We’re ready to tackle your legal challenges. Expect our lawyers to put together a legal strategy specific to your case and position you to get the optimal results.
- We have a track record of success. Over the years, we’ve obtained over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements and earned many positive testimonials from clients who’ve been injured due to others’ negligent acts.
Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right-of-Way?
Pedestrians don’t always have the right of way. Your Utah pedestrian accident attorney can examine your case and find out if you were injured in an incident in which you may have had the right of way, such as:
- Crossing the street at an intersection or designated crosswalk
- Crossing the street at a “Walk” signal
- Crossing a sidewalk at a driveway or alleyway
Meanwhile, instances in which a pedestrian may be required to yield the right of way include:
- Crossing the street outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk
- Crossing the street at a “Don’t Walk” signal
- Suddenly leaving a curb, sidewalk, or another safe zone and going directly in front of a vehicle that’s too close for the driver to reasonably stop to prevent an accident
Your attorney can teach you about Utah pedestrian safety laws that may apply to your case. They can also give you insights into who may be held responsible for your pedestrian accident and injuries.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Utah Pedestrian Accident?
A motorist, a government entity, an employer, a vehicle manufacturer, or other parties may be held liable for an accident in which a car crashes into a pedestrian. There are also times when a pedestrian may be partially or primarily liable for this incident.
Per Utah Code § 78B-5-818, you may be subject to modified comparative negligence in your pedestrian accident case. If you sue someone for a pedestrian accident and are found to be 1-49% liable, you can still recover damages, but these can be reduced by your percentage of fault. Alternatively, if you are deemed to be 50% or more at fault, you may not get damages.
How Long Do I Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Utah?
Based on Utah Code § 78B-2-307, if you’re injured in a pedestrian accident, you may have up to four years from the date of your injuries to sue any responsible parties. Your pedestrian accident lawyer in Utah can determine your eligibility for filing a personal injury lawsuit.
If you have lost a family member in a fatal pedestrian accident, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit, depending on the situation. Those who meet the criteria to file this lawsuit may have two years from the date of death to do so, according to Utah Code § 78B-2-304.
Call Our Utah Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Today
Work with a pedestrian accident attorney in Utah from Bighorn Law. To get started, contact us online or call us at 385-855-1624.