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Pedestrian Accidents in Greensboro, NC

In Greensboro, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-40 and I-85. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Greensboro — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Greensboro

Gate City Boulevard carries bus riders who have to cross it to get to the stop. There is sidewalk on one side of it and not much on the other. So people cross at the shortest line between the two, every day. An insurer looking at that crash will start with where your feet were, because a finding that you crossed outside a marked crosswalk is not a partial defense in North Carolina, it is the end of the claim. Lighting matters. So does what you were wearing that night, fair or not. Get the bus number and the time of day if a bus was there. Those systems keep video briefly.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Greensboro 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

3 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years.

How fault works

Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Greensboro?

The Greensboro Police Department handles crashes inside the city limits. Out on I-40, I-85, or I-73, the NC State Highway Patrol is often the responding agency, and in unincorporated parts of the county it may be the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. The NC Division of Motor Vehicles also takes crash-report requests statewide. Three agencies means three places to look. Write down which one responded.

Which court would handle my injury case in Greensboro?

Greensboro is in Guilford County, and a filed suit goes to the Guilford County Courthouse. Guilford is one of the North Carolina counties that holds court in two cities, Greensboro and High Point, so the location can depend on the case. North Carolina also splits civil matters between District Court and Superior Court based on the amount claimed. You have 3 years from the crash to file.

A tractor-trailer hit me on I-85. Is that claim handled differently?

The rules are the same, but the other side moves faster. A commercial carrier's insurer may have someone documenting the scene, the vehicle, and the driver's account within hours, and in a state where 1% of fault on you ends the claim entirely, an early one-sided record of what happened is worth a great deal to them. Get the report, and keep your own photos and notes.

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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