In pedestrian-vehicle accidents, it’s the driver who’s at fault, right? Not necessarily. A recently published examination of over 2,700 pedestrian crashes in Ohio found that drivers were found at fault 53.6% of the time and pedestrians at fault in 36.4% – more than 1 in 3 accidents. 

What does this mean for you? If you’re involved in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in South Carolina, a crucial step to coming to a settlement is determining liability, that is, finding out who was at fault for the accident. It may be the driver, the pedestrian, or both. 

When determining liability in a pedestrian accident in South Carolina, here are some factors to consider.