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Indianapolis, Indiana Pedestrian Accident Lawyer answers:

I was walking in the bike lane on the side of the road. Is the driver liable for my injuries?

In most situations, walking in a bike lane is as illegal as walking with or against traffic in the middle of the road. It is extremely dangerous, especially in the evening or early morning when it is dark, and can result in very serious injuries to pedestrians and cyclists. You should not walk, jog, or run in either direction in bike lanes on the side of the road. Your ability to recover damages for being hit by a car while walking in a bike lane will be assessed under state and local law. In states that use the contributory negligence rule, if you are considered partially responsible for causing the accident, you may be barred from recovering any damages from the other party. In states using the comparative negligence rule, you are able to recover damages from the driver up to the percent of his or her responsibility for the accident. For instance, if you and the driver were each 50% responsible for an accident that resulted in $1,000 of harm to you, you may recover up to $500. In any case, you will have to prove the negligence of the driver.

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Roscoe Stovall, Jr. & Associates
http://www.roscoelaw.com

2 W. Main Street
Mooresville, Indiana 46158

(317) 565-2600

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At the Indianapolis law firm of Roscoe Stovall Jr. & Associates, we can help if you've been injured due to the actions of another, or arrested for DUI or other criminal offense. We understand that regardless of your situation, you need pragmatic advice and courtroom expertise. We can help navigate your legal situation to the best possible outcome for Personal Injury matters slip & fall injuries, and defective products case and Criminal Defense matters including DUI, misdemeanor and felony charges.

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