Can a Pedestrian Sue if Hit by a Car While Jaywalking or Distracted?

By Robert I. Feinberg | Published February 26, 2025 | Posted in Pedestrians | Tagged Tags: Jaywalking, Pedestrian Accidents, Sue | Comments Off on Can a Pedestrian Sue if Hit by a Car While Jaywalking or Distracted?

In Massachusetts, a pedestrian who is jaywalking or distracted at the time of a motor vehicle collision can still recover money damages, although the process may be complicated by the circumstances of their behavior. Under Massachusetts law, pedestrians are generally owed a duty of care by drivers, and drivers owe a duty to yield to Read More

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