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Cyclists vs. Pedestrians in Southern Maryland. Who is at fault?

Written by
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June 17th, 2016

Cyclists vs. pedestrian accidents in Southern Maryland happen in the same way as all other types of accidents. The negligence rules state that all parties involved in the accidents between a bicyclist and a pedestrian will have a certain amount of fault assessed. If you've been involved in a bicycle accident, you can contact a personal injury lawyer from Southern Maryland to help you with your case and prove your innocence.When a pedestrian is injured in a bicycle accident, both individuals are considered equally liable for the crash. This means that each party needs to present evidence to prove the other was more at fault for the crash. Even if you suffered more injuries than the other party, your Southern Maryland injury lawyer still has to bring forth the evidence to prove the other person was at fault. Your personal injury attorney from Southern Maryland will help you gather the evidence you need to prove the other party's liability.Proving the liability as a pedestrianPedestrians are obligated by the law to use the sidewalks (if they exist) and obey the traffic signals. According to the law, if you were lawfully on a crosswalk or sidewalk when the cyclist hit you, your Southern Maryland injury attorney will find it very easy to prove the cyclist's liability.To prove the rider's liability, your Southern Maryland lawyer will have to show that the cyclist's behavior was negligent and as a result, it caused your accident. For example, proving the cyclist was distracted from their path (such as from texting), means an easy win. With the help of a professional lawyer, you will have the best representation in court and increase your chances of receiving injury compensation.Proving the liability as a bicyclist It may seem impossible for an accident to be caused by a pedestrian. It is true that pedestrians are less likely to cause severe bike accidents, but it is not unheard of. If, for example, a pedestrian steps out from between two cars in the path of the cyclist, there is virtually no time to slow down or avoid the collision. To prove the liability of the pedestrian, your personal injury attorney from Southern Maryland will show that either the pedestrian had no right to cut off the cyclist, or that the pedestrian was distracted from the road, causing an accident. A Depending on the case, your Southern Maryland injury attorney will call expert witnesses to support your claim.It is crucial that all types of vehicle drivers/riders and pedestrians remained vigilant and focused on the path in front of them. Suffering an injury is more common than you might think. In addition to this, the recovery may cost you a lot of money and will take a long time.For more information about pedestrian bicycle accidents contact the best personal injury lawyer from Southern Maryland at (443) 569-3950 or send an email at chris@annapolisaccidentattoreny.com. You will get a free consultation of your case.

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