Can the Pedestrian Be at Fault in a Car-Pedestrian Accident?

Hit by a pedestrian

Pedestrians also have an obligation to act as any reasonable person would to protect themselves. When you are in an accident and you hit a pedestrian, in most cases you, the driver, would be found at fault. However, although the law holds the driver to a higher level of awareness and demands that they exercise …

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Updated: March 31, 2018

Is My Teenager Covered if They Drive My Car and Are in an Accident?

My teen was in a car accident

Once your teen has their driver’s license, it is important that you name them on your insurance policy. It is scary enough the day your child gets their permit to start driving, but it’s even more so when they get their license and you realize that you can no longer sit in the front seat …

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Updated: July 18, 2019

Can Social Media Be Used Against You in a Car Accident Lawsuit?

accident victim on social media

What you post to social media might end up telling a different story than what you want. Yes. Social media is pretty much everywhere these days. It’s rare to find someone who isn’t active at least on one of these platforms – almost 80% of Americans have a public profile on one of them. There …

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Updated: March 25, 2024