Pedestrian Accident Claims in Alabama
When drivers in Alabama must yield to pedestrians, crossing outside a crosswalk, how fault is shared, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: Pedestrian right of way: where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely from the other half, and may not pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian… Ala. Code §§ 32-5A-210 to 32-5A-213
| Pedestrian right-of-way | Pedestrian right of way: where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely from the other half, and may not pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk. Pedestrians may not suddenly step into the path of a vehicle too close to stop. A pedestrian crossing anywhere other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk must yield to vehicles, may not cross between adjacent signal-controlled intersections except in a marked crosswalk, and may not cross an intersection diagonally unless signs allow it. Every driver must still use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Crossing elsewhere: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=32-5A-212 ; driver care: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=32-5A-213 |
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| Minimum car insurance | Every registered vehicle must carry liability insurance (or an approved bond or cash deposit) of at least $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25). Source: Ala. Code §§ 32-7A-4, 32-7-6(c) |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | Most lawsuits for injury to a person that do not arise from a contract must be filed within two years. Claims for trespass to the person, such as assault and battery or false imprisonment, have six years. |
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FAQ
Who has the right of way, a pedestrian or a driver, in Alabama?
Pedestrian right of way: where traffic signals are not in place or not working, drivers must yield (slowing or stopping) to a pedestrian in a crosswalk who is on the driver's half of the road or approaching closely from the other half, and may not pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk. Pedestrians may not suddenly step into the path of a vehicle too close to stop. A pedestrian crossing anywhere other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk must yield to vehicles, may not cross between adjacent signal-controlled intersections except in a marked crosswalk, and may not cross an intersection diagonally unless signs allow it. Every driver must still use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Alabama?
Every registered vehicle must carry liability insurance (or an approved bond or cash deposit) of at least $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25).
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Alabama?
Most lawsuits for injury to a person that do not arise from a contract must be filed within two years. Claims for trespass to the person, such as assault and battery or false imprisonment, have six years.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.