Last Updated September 19, 2026
Short answer
Pedestrian crashes can occur in crosswalks, intersections, parking areas, roadsides, and other locations where vehicles and people on foot cross paths. Fault depends on the circumstances, including right of way, traffic signals, visibility, driver conduct, pedestrian conduct, and applicable state law.
Pedestrians have little physical protection when struck by a motor vehicle, so these crashes can result in serious injuries. Investigations may focus on turning movements, traffic signals, crosswalks, driver attention, vehicle speed, lighting, visibility, and where the pedestrian was located before impact. If you are reading this for a family member who did not survive, see wrongful death.
Evidence in a Pedestrian Crash
Useful evidence may include the crash report, photographs of the roadway and crosswalk, traffic-camera or nearby surveillance video, witness information, vehicle damage, lighting conditions, and medical records. The available evidence should be evaluated together rather than relying on a single assumption about where the pedestrian was located.
How Fault Is Evaluated
Insurers may examine both the driver’s conduct and the pedestrian’s actions before the collision. Because Alabama and Georgia use different fault rules, questions about right of way, visibility, signals, and pedestrian conduct should be evaluated under the law that applies to the crash. Read Alabama contributory negligence or Georgia comparative fault.
How a claim often moves
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SEEK APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE — Get appropriate medical attention for injuries or symptoms after the crash.
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PRESERVE BASIC INFORMATION — Keep the crash report information, photographs, witness details, insurance information, and other records you already have.
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DOCUMENT THE EFFECT OF THE INJURY — Keep medical records, bills, work-loss information, and other documentation showing how the injury has affected you.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS BEFORE SIGNING A RELEASE — Before signing a broad release or resolving the claim, make sure you understand the available insurance, the injuries being claimed, and the effect of the agreement.
How Brock & Stout can help
We can investigate the scene, gather available video and witness evidence, review the crash report and medical records, and evaluate the claim under the applicable state fault rules. Call or request a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Personal injury claims are subject to filing deadlines, and the deadline that applies can depend on the facts of the case. Different notice requirements may apply depending on who is involved. Do not use this website to calculate a filing deadline. Speak with an attorney promptly.
Related resources
- Alabama Contributory Negligence — Alabama Contributory Negligence
In many Alabama ordinary-negligence cases, contributory negligence can bar recovery if the injured person is found to have contributed to the injury. Whether the defense applies depends on the facts and the legal theory involved.
- Bicycle Accidents — Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle crashes can involve a vehicle striking a rider, a driver opening a door into a cyclist’s path, unsafe passing, or turning conflicts. Fault depends on the circumstances and applicable state law. Helmet use may affect injuries, but it does not by itself determine who caused the crash.
- Car Accident Injury Claims — Car Accident Injury Claims
If another driver’s negligence caused a crash, you may have a claim against that driver and available insurance. Your own policy can also matter, including uninsured motorist coverage. This page does not calculate a filing deadline or a settlement value.
- Distracted Driving Accidents — Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving includes visual, manual, or cognitive distractions that take attention away from driving. Phone use, in-vehicle screens, food, passengers, and other activities may become relevant. A citation or evidence of phone use can support an investigation, but a civil claim still requires proof of negligence, causation, and damages.
- Wrongful Death Claims — Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful-death claim is a statutory civil action arising from a death allegedly caused by another party’s wrongful conduct. Who may bring the claim and what damages may be recovered differ significantly between Alabama and Georgia.
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This page is general educational information about personal injury claims as of the date shown. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and does not guarantee a result. Facts, insurance coverage, and state law vary. Do not use this website to calculate a filing deadline. Personal Injury Knowledge Center
