A Greenville crosswalk accident lawyer builds your case around a clear legal duty. South Carolina law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks. Yet crosswalk crashes still happen throughout Greenville’s busiest intersections.
What South Carolina Law Requires
Drivers must stop for pedestrians crossing within a marked crosswalk. This duty applies whether a signal controls the intersection or not. Drivers turning at intersections carry this same responsibility. Failing to check for pedestrians before turning violates this duty directly.
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Call (980) 294-4931Why Crosswalk Accidents Still Happen
Distracted driving remains a leading cause. A driver checking a phone may never see a pedestrian in a marked crossing. Drivers making turns often focus on oncoming traffic instead of pedestrians already in the crosswalk. Poor lighting at night compounds this risk significantly.
How Fault Gets Disputed Anyway
Even with a clear legal duty, insurance companies still fight these claims. Adjusters may argue you entered the crosswalk against a signal. They may claim you were partially outside the marked lines. Under South Carolina’s fault rule, these arguments carry real financial consequences.
Precise documentation protects you here. Photos of your exact position and the signal status matter enormously.
Evidence That Strengthens Your Claim
Traffic camera footage often shows exactly what happened. Witness statements from other pedestrians add independent support. The police report’s diagram gives your attorney a foundation to build from, or to challenge if needed.
Signalized vs. Unsignalized Crosswalks
Signalized crosswalks often provide clearer evidence through signal timing data. Unmarked crossings rely more heavily on witness accounts. Shane Smith Law adjusts our investigation strategy based on the specific intersection involved.
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Talk to a Greenville Crosswalk Accident Attorney
Shane Smith Law has recovered more than a quarter of a billion dollars for injured clients. We know how to hold drivers accountable under South Carolina’s crosswalk law. Call 980-246-2656 for a free consultation.
