A peaceful walk across the street should never end in disaster, yet a single careless moment by a motorist can leave a pedestrian facing devastating injuries. From downtown Cleveland to busy intersections in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, and Lorain, pedestrians are struck every year by drivers who fail to yield or pay attention. At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, our Cleveland pedestrian accident lawyers represent victims throughout Ohio and help families understand their rights after a crosswalk crash. If you or someone you love has been hit while crossing the street anywhere in Ohio, knowing how fault is proven is essential to recovering full and fair compensation.
Ohio law provides strong protections for pedestrians, especially in crosswalks and intersections. Under Ohio Revised Code section 4511.46, motorists must yield the right of way to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing. These rules include:
These laws are designed to keep pedestrians safe, but when drivers ignore them, serious injuries often follow. Our Ohio pedestrian accident lawyers at Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni use these legal standards to establish liability in Ohio crosswalk accident claims.
Many crosswalk crashes occur because drivers fail to follow basic traffic rules. Some of the most common causes include:
Our legal team conducts detailed investigations to determine exactly how the driver caused the collision and how Ohio law applies to your case.
In order to recover compensation, a pedestrian must prove that the driver acted negligently. This often involves collecting multiple forms of evidence that show exactly what happened at the moment of impact.
Key forms of evidence include:
Responding officers document statements, diagrams, and citations. This can be powerful evidence of the driver’s violation of pedestrian right of way laws.
Traffic cameras, dash cams, business surveillance, and even residential footage can clearly show who entered the intersection improperly.
Independent witnesses often confirm that the pedestrian had the right of way. These statements are especially valuable when the driver disputes fault.
In serious cases, experts analyze skid marks, resting positions of the vehicle, and impact points to determine how the crash happened.
Your injuries can reveal how you were struck and from which direction, supporting the timeline of events.
Our legal team at Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni fights to preserve this evidence quickly before it disappears.
Ohio follows a modified comparative negligence system under O.R.C. § 2315.33. This law affects pedestrian accident compensation in several ways:
For example, if you were found 10 percent at fault for crossing just slightly outside the crosswalk and your damages were valued at 100,000 dollars, you would still recover 90,000 dollars.
Crosswalk laws often strengthen the pedestrian’s position by clearly defining the driver’s duties. Our attorneys work to minimize any fault assigned to the victim and maximize your financial recovery.
Taking the right steps immediately after the crash helps protect both your health and your claim:
Our legal team acts quickly to secure traffic light data, surveillance footage, phone records, and other time sensitive evidence.
Victims of pedestrian and crosswalk accidents deserve strong advocacy and a team that understands how to prove fault under Ohio law. Clients choose Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni because we offer:
Our legal team at Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni fights for maximum compensation in every Ohio crosswalk accident claim.
Pedestrians have the right to expect safety when crossing the street, yet negligent drivers continue to put lives at risk. When a crosswalk accident causes serious injuries, victims often face long hospital stays, missed work, and months of pain. At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, our Cleveland pedestrian accident lawyers are dedicated to holding dangerous drivers accountable and helping victims rebuild their lives. Serving clients across Ohio, we combine legal knowledge, investigative resources, and committed advocacy to pursue every dollar of compensation you deserve. Whether the accident occurred in a busy downtown intersection or a quiet neighborhood crosswalk, we are ready to help you move forward.
Schedule your free consultation today with Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers. You pay nothing unless we win. Call 800-LAW-OHIO (800-529-6446) or reach out online to discuss your case. Our Ohio pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to protect your rights and secure the compensation you need.
