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A pedestrian has nothing to absorb the impact of a collision with a vehicle, which is why pedestrian accidents so often result in severe injuries even at relatively low speeds. Pedestrian accidents cover collisions between vehicles and people walking, whether in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, in a parking lot, or elsewhere, and they frequently involve serious injuries like fractures, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord damage.
Indiana law gives pedestrians the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks in most circumstances, and drivers are required to exercise reasonable care to avoid hitting pedestrians even outside of a crosswalk. That said, pedestrians also have responsibilities under Indiana law, including using crosswalks where available and not entering a roadway suddenly in the path of a vehicle that can’t stop in time, and insurance companies frequently look for ways to argue the pedestrian shares some fault. Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule means a pedestrian can still recover damages as long as they’re found less than 51 percent at fault, with their recovery reduced by their share of the fault. Drivers making turns at intersections are a common cause of pedestrian accidents, since a driver focused on oncoming traffic can fail to notice a pedestrian already in the crosswalk.
At RileyCate, we investigate pedestrian accidents to establish exactly what happened, including whether the driver had the ability to see and avoid the pedestrian and whether traffic signals and right of way rules were followed. We handle claims involving crosswalk accidents, parking lot incidents, and hit and run cases, working to hold negligent drivers accountable.
Pedestrian accident cases often involve serious injuries and disputes over fault that require careful investigation and trial-tested representation. Will Riley and Russell Cate lead our pedestrian accident team. Russell Cate is recognized as a Super Lawyer, and his extensive trial experience and his and Will Riley’s appellate work before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court give our clients real depth in this kind of litigation. Will Riley’s Super Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and AV Preeminent recognition reflects that same trial-tested approach.
Will and Russell personally oversee every matter we take, staffing it with the attorneys, associates, and staff the case calls for based on its size and complexity, so your claim gets thorough, careful attention.
Nobody plans to need a lawyer. When something goes wrong, what you need first is someone who will listen, tell you honestly where you stand, and take the next steps off your plate. That is how every case at RileyCate, LLC begins.
We represent individuals, families, and small businesses across Fishers, Indianapolis, and surrounding counties in personal injury and complex litigation, business and real estate disputes, criminal defense, and appeals.
Will Riley and Russell Cate personally oversee every matter, staffing each case to its size and complexity. Both are recognized as Super Lawyers and have argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Will also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer designation.
We are trial-tested, not just settlement-focused. We have tried hundreds of cases, because insurance companies, opposing businesses, and prosecutors negotiate differently with a firm willing to go the distance.
If you were injured as a pedestrian, we can help you understand your rights and hold the responsible driver accountable. We offer a consultation to review your accident and your options. Reach out to RileyCate today to speak with a pedestrian accident attorney about your situation.
