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Pedestrian Accidents in High Point, NC

In High Point, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-74 and US-311. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving High Point — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in High Point

During market, these downtown blocks fill with a crowd. Buyers move between showrooms on foot, in a hurry, carrying catalogs and looking at phones. Shuttles and delivery trucks use the very same streets. A driver who hits someone in that mix will have an insurer asking within the week whether the person was crossing between parked vehicles, stepping out from a loading zone, or looking down, because any of those answers is enough to end the claim in this state. Ending, not trimming. Photograph where the crowd was walking, not only where you were standing. Market crowds mean witnesses, and those witnesses go home Thursday. Get a phone number before anybody does.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in High Point 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 High Point?

The High Point Police Department writes reports for crashes inside the city. On I-74 and US-311 the NC State Highway Patrol is frequently the responding agency, and elsewhere in the county it may be the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. The NC Division of Motor Vehicles also takes crash-report requests statewide. If you aren't sure who responded, the report number from the scene is the fastest way to find out.

Which court would handle my injury case in High Point?

High Point is in Guilford County, which holds court in both High Point and Greensboro, so a filed suit goes through the Guilford County courts. North Carolina separates civil cases into District Court and Superior Court depending on the amount claimed, and that depends on the claim rather than the city. Most claims settle without a filing. The deadline if yours is filed is 3 years.

A delivery truck hit me on US-311. Is that claim handled differently?

The law is the same, but the other side is not one person with a personal policy. A commercial carrier usually has a claims process that starts the same day, its own account of what happened, and a strong reason to find some share of fault on you, since 1% is enough to end your claim in North Carolina. Keep your own photos and the report number.

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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