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01-31-2018, 09:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GoodLife
Actually not always, there are several cases in which the pedestrian can be at fault.
Jaywalking or crossing outside of the cross walk
Crossing against traffic control signals
Crossing freeways/highways and other road ways without traffic controls, and
In a non-emergency situation, walking along freeways, highways, bridges, and other areas where pedestrian access is prohibited by law.
I believe Florida is a "comparative negligence" state. This means that in a lawsuit, both driver and pedestrian can be ruled to have a percentage of total fault. In this sad case, the walker should have been on sidewalk, and the driver was not attentive. A judge might rule they both have 50% responsibility.
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Correct. The driver must always watch out for what may be around the curve. I hit a parked car that was around the curve because I was looking at a house.
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