Massachusetts is a densely populated, walkable state, and pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in its cities and towns. State law gives pedestrians significant protections, particularly in crosswalks.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks, and failing to do so is both a traffic violation and strong evidence of negligence in an injury claim. Pedestrians, in turn, must use reasonable care and obey signals.
Pedestrian crashes often cause severe injuries because there's no protection between the person and the vehicle. Head injuries, fractures, and internal injuries are common, and the medical and rehabilitation costs can be substantial.
Even when a pedestrian shares some fault, modified comparative negligence allows recovery as long as they were not more than 50% responsible. Documenting the crosswalk, signals, and driver behavior is key to a strong claim.
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