Pedestrian Accident Attorney in South Carolina

All motor vehicle drivers have a duty under South Carolina law to exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians.

Crossing the Street

If you are a pedestrian crossing a street, you must use a crosswalk, if available. If the crosswalk is controlled by a walk signal, you must obey it. If you cross the street outside of a crosswalk or against a signal, you do not have the right of way, and must yield to oncoming vehicles. Despite this duty, a driver has a duty to avoid hitting pedestrians in the roadway if possible. If a driver breaches their duty to avoid hitting a pedestrian crossing against a signal or outside of a crosswalk, and the pedestrian is injured, the driver can be sued for negligence.

At the Reed Law Office, we handle pedestrian related injury cases. If you have been injured by a vehicle while walking, please call us to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Walking by the Side of the Road

If you are a pedestrian walking by the side of the road, you must use a sidewalk if one is available. If one is not available, you must walk as far off the roadway as possible whether a shoulder is available or not.

When an accident is caused by the negligence of another, a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer can help you pursue compensation to pay for your past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering, as well as other losses.

Damages Available

Pedestrian accidents typically result in severe, permanent injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you can seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages may include lost wages, loss of future earnings, past and future medical expenses. Non-economic damages may include physical pain, suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, and losses due to permanent disability or loss of use of a body part.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Each accident and every case is unique. If you have been involved in an accident due to a careless driver, contact us for a free consultation. We will help you evaluate your case, explain your options, and make a plan for your recovery.