Category: Pedestrian Accidents

North Carolina’s right-of-way laws dictate who must yield in nearly every situation on the road. The purpose of these rules is to keep our roadways safe. When drivers ignore them, people can suffer severe, life-changing injuries.  If you are a pedestrian who suffered injuries in a failure-to-yield accident in North Carolina, you should consult an experienced North Carolina…

Pedestrians in North Carolina have the right-of-way in certain situations, such as at intersections and driveways. While motorists have the right-of-way when pedestrians are outside marked intersections, they still have certain responsibilities to avoid causing accidents. Does a Driver Have to Yield to a Pedestrian at a Marked Crosswalk? North Carolina law states that motorists must yield to…