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Pedestrian Accidents in Charlotte, NC

In Charlotte, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-77 and I-85. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Charlotte — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Charlotte

Uptown runs on one-way streets. A driver turning right on red looks left for a gap while you step off the curb on their right, and that is the whole crash. What follows is an insurer working to put you somewhere you should not have been, a step outside the lines, a walk signal already counting down, a phone in your hand, because any share of that blame stops the claim completely. Get names from people who saw it happen. They scatter in about a minute. Nothing you tell an adjuster later replaces a witness who stayed at the corner. Ask the officer to write down who was standing there. The report is the first thing an adjuster reads.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Charlotte before it starts. North Carolina's rule: Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery. You have 3 years to file. Hit while walking or crossing the street? You may have more options than you think.
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3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years.

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Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Charlotte?

If Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police worked the scene, the report starts with them. A wreck on I-77, I-85, or I-485 may have been handled by the NC State Highway Patrol instead, and a call in an unincorporated part of the county may have gone to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Crash reports are also available statewide through the NC Division of Motor Vehicles. Ask at the scene. The responding officer knows which agency is writing yours.

Which court would handle my injury case in Charlotte?

A Charlotte injury suit is filed in Mecklenburg County, at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. North Carolina splits civil cases between District Court and Superior Court depending on the amount claimed, so which one hears yours depends on the claim itself. Most claims never get filed at all. The deadline to file a personal injury suit in North Carolina is 3 years.

Does it matter that my wreck was on I-485 rather than a city street?

It changes who responded and where the paperwork sits. Interstate crashes on I-77, I-85, and I-485 are often worked by the NC State Highway Patrol rather than Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, so the report may be held by a different agency than you expect. The legal rules don't change at all. North Carolina's contributory-negligence bar applies the same on an Uptown street as it does on the loop.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, the deadline is generally 3 years from the date of the accident. 3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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