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People on foot have no protection when a car hits them. Pedestrian injuries are often severe, broken bones, head injuries and long recoveries. You need a lawyer who will move quickly and keep you informed.
Your rights as a pedestrian
In both Georgia and South Carolina, drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and use due care to avoid hitting anyone on the road. Even if you weren’t in a crosswalk, you may still have a claim.
Common causes
- Distracted driving and texting
- Failure to yield at crosswalks and intersections
- Speeding in neighborhoods, parking lots and school zones
- Drivers backing up without looking
- Drunk or drugged driving
What you can recover
- Emergency and ongoing medical care
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Future care and reduced earning ability
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Fault and deadlines in Georgia vs. South Carolina
| Georgia | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Fault rule | Modified comparative, barred at 50% or more | Modified comparative, barred above 50% |
| Injury deadline | Generally 2 years | Generally 3 years |
| Claim against a government agency | Ante litem notice, as short as 6 months | SC Tort Claims Act, generally 2 years |
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Pedestrian accident FAQs
The driver drove off. Can I still recover?
Possibly. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply to a hit-and-run even when you were on foot. Call the police and call us.
Who pays my medical bills right now?
Health insurance, medical payments coverage (MedPay) or a letter of protection may help in the short term. We’ll explain your options at your free review.
