Can a motorist get legal help against the pedestrian who did not follow traffic signals?
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Can a motorist get legal help against the pedestrian who did not follow traffic signals?
My husband was driving on an interstate at around 6:00 a.m. All lights are green and he is doing the speed limit. A pedestrian on a bicycle enters a crosswalk where there is a crosswalk signal. The signal said,
Asked on July 18, 2019 under General Practice, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
In theory, you could sue her for any losses or costs you can prove that you incurred due to her negligence or carelessness (e.g. any damage to your car which paid for out of pocket; possibly higher insurance costs if you have to pay more for insurance) BUT if she is a crack addict who has "put herself in this predicament before," it's almost guaranteed that she has little or no money and that suing her will therefore be a waste of your time and money. Therefore, there may as a practical matter be nothign you can do.
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