What to do if my daughter was hit by a car yesterday trying to get to a bus stop because she was not able to cross at the intersection since there are no crosswalks?
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What to do if my daughter was hit by a car yesterday trying to get to a bus stop because she was not able to cross at the intersection since there are no crosswalks?
I would like to hold the people that set this intersection responsible. How do I do that?
Asked on October 22, 2014 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
To hold the city, county or state govenment responsible (since they are the ones responsible for roads--it would be whichever one has authority over this intersection), you would need to be able to prove, such as through traffic or road experts, that the intersection, as designed, is unreasonably dangerous. This would involve doing a study and expert report on the intersection, which could be expensive and which may not prove what you want it to prove anyway. Why not simply sue the at-fault driver who struck your daughter? That is a much more straight-forward case. You are advised to consult with a personal injury attorney (many provide a free initial consultation; you can ask about this in advance) about the situation in detail, to evaluate the case and your options.
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