What should you know about pedestrian accidents in North Carolina?
Fast-growing suburbs around Charlotte and Raleigh have wide roads with few crosswalks, and university areas in Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh see heavy foot traffic..
North Carolina tip: Ask an attorney about exceptions to contributory negligence before accepting a denial.
Who may be responsible for a pedestrian accident in North Carolina?
The driver is usually the main responsible party, but property owners and agencies can share responsibility. In North Carolina, that can include the driver, the driver's employer, a property owner — depending on who caused the crash.
Under North Carolina's contributory negligence rule, an insurer may try to deny a pedestrian accident claim by pointing to even a small mistake on your part. Read North Carolina car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a pedestrian accident claim in North Carolina?
Generally three years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the pedestrian accident. Claims involving North Carolina cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.