Guides
Plain-language guides written and reviewed by our editorial team covering the key legal and practical topics in pedestrian accident claims.
How Pedestrian Accident Claims Work
The insurance chain (BIL, UM/UIM, PIP, umbrella), establishing liability, documenting damages, and navigating the settlement process from demand through resolution.
Pedestrian Accident Fault and Comparative Negligence
How fault is allocated between pedestrians and drivers, the difference between pure comparative, modified comparative, and contributory negligence states, and how jaywalking and other pedestrian behavior affects recovery.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
Immediate steps from the accident scene through attorney consultation: medical care, evidence preservation, police reports, interacting with insurers, and protecting your claim.
Common Pedestrian Accident Misconceptions
Five myths about pedestrian accident claims — right of way, insurance obligations, attorney necessity, settlement timing, and UM coverage scope — that cause victims to underestimate their rights or mishandle their claims.