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North Carolina Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Hit by a car while walking in North Carolina? Get a free, no-obligation case evaluation from experienced attorneys who fight for pedestrian rights.

Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 3 years
Fatality Rate: 2.4 per 100k
3 years
Statute of Limitations
250+
Annual Fatalities
2.4 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

North Carolina Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers must yield.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must yield outside crosswalks. Contributory negligence makes claims difficult.

North Carolina Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 3 years

In North Carolina, you have 3 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Contributory negligence (pure)

North Carolina follows pure contributory negligence. If you're found even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. You need an experienced attorney.

Minimum Insurance

North Carolina requires minimum coverage of $30,000/$60,000/$25,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in North Carolina

Charlotte Independence Boulevard
Raleigh Capital Boulevard
Greensboro Gate City Boulevard

What Makes North Carolina Unique

  • Pure contributory negligence - any fault bars recovery
  • Growing cities strain pedestrian infrastructure

Cities We Serve in North Carolina

Charlotte
NC
Raleigh
NC
Greensboro
NC
Durham
NC

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