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Pedestrian Accidents in Wilmington, NC

In Wilmington, pedestrian accidents often happen along I-40 and US-17. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced pedestrian accidents attorney serving Wilmington — free, and with no obligation.

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Pedestrian Accidents claims in Wilmington

Downtown parking decks sit a few blocks from the restaurants. People walk that gap after dark. Water Street and the blocks off the Riverwalk fill with visitors who do not know which way the one-way streets run, and a driver who does know can be moving faster than anyone on foot would expect. When someone gets hit there, the insurer's file will note that the crossing was mid-block. That note is the claim. Not part of it, all of it, because a pedestrian one percent at fault in North Carolina recovers nothing. Get the names of people you were with and the people you were not. Strangers often make better witnesses than friends do.
How fault gets decided can end a pedestrian accident case in Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

The Wilmington Police Department handles crashes inside the city, including the downtown streets near the river. On I-40, US-17, and US-74 the NC State Highway Patrol is often the responding agency, and outside the city it may be the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. Crash reports are also available statewide through the NC Division of Motor Vehicles. Note the bridge or exit nearest you.

Which court would handle my injury case in Wilmington?

Wilmington is the seat of New Hanover County, so a filed injury suit goes to the New Hanover County Courthouse. North Carolina divides civil cases between District Court and Superior Court according to the amount claimed. Most claims are resolved with an insurer and no suit is ever filed. If yours is filed, the deadline in North Carolina is 3 years from the crash.

The driver who hit me was visiting from out of state. Does that change anything?

Their policy may be written somewhere else and their adjuster may sit in another time zone. The crash happened in North Carolina, so North Carolina's rules follow it, including the bar on recovering anything if you were even 1% at fault. A suit would still be filed here in New Hanover County. Get their name, plate, and insurer before they drive home.

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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