Understanding Right of Way and Legal Liability in Bus-Pedestrian Collision Accidents
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Understanding Right of Way and Legal Liability in Bus-Pedestrian Collision Accidents

Question from a reader:
Recently, there have been reports of accidents involving buses and pedestrians. Many opinions suggest that in such cases, the bus has the right of way and that pedestrians are obligated to yield. Is this really the case?

Bus and Pedestrian Contact Accidents: The Truth About Right of Way

Recently, reports of accidents involving buses and pedestrians have surfaced,

Understanding Liability and Insurance for Traffic Accidents Caused by Pedestrian Signal Violations
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Understanding Liability and Insurance for Traffic Accidents Caused by Pedestrian Signal Violations

Question from a reader:
I heard that if a pedestrian ignores a traffic signal and suddenly runs out, the responsibility for the accident is often judged to be 70:30 against the pedestrian. I think the insurance company for the car would end up paying, but does that mean the pedestrian has to pay out of pocket? If the other party is

How to File Compensation Claims for Traffic Accidents Involving Minors: Key Considerations and Steps
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How to File Compensation Claims for Traffic Accidents Involving Minors: Key Considerations and Steps

Question from a reader:
Last month, while crossing at a green light, I was hit by a high school student on a bicycle and fell, injuring myself. I was a pedestrian, and it is clear that the other party’s negligence caused the accident. I have a medical certificate, and I still have bruises and scrapes, with pain remaining in my knee,