Information and Insight for Injured Iowans

You’re in downtown Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport or some other Iowa town.  You’re in the middle of the block and want to jump across the street but don’t want to walk to the corner.   Very light traffic – what do you do?  Well, your asking an Iowa personal injury lawyer right now – so, I have lots of horrible accident cases I can give you by example.  Our firm has represented too many pedestrians (or their families) that have been hit by cars in Iowa.  The injuries are devastating – sometimes they are deadly.

According to the Iowa code, “A pedestrian in a crosswalk may rely upon an approaching driver’s duty to yield, but the pedestrian still must exercise ordinary care to avoid being struck by a motor vehicle which was seen or should have been seen. Whenever possible, pedestrians shall walk on the right half of the crosswalk.”  A violation of this law is negligence.  The law also states that “any pedestrian crossing a road at any point other than a crosswalk shall yield the right of way to all vehicles on the road.”
 

Please go to the crosswalk.  Heaven forbid you get hit by a car when you are walking – but if you are in the crosswalk when it happens you should have some redress for your potential medical bills or lost wages.   You are also a lot less likely to get hurt in the first place if you cross at the corner, in the crosswalk.  You want to make sure you adhere to these codes, keeping yourself safe and protected.  As you know, make sure you go over these rules with your children, also. 

If you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian accident, give us a call and we’ll try to answer you questions and address you concerns.  A claim is not barred if the injured person was not in the crosswalk, especially if the person was a child —  you just need to talk to a personal injury lawyer right way to make sure you handle the case appropriately.  Take care and be safe.
Visit our website  www.riccololaw.com to learn what questions to ask your potential  attorney. We have downloadable, free guides on motorcycle, trucking and car accident cases or you can always call without charge or obligation and ask us questions 1-888- 546-6529.