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Pedestrians in Toledo have the right to safely cross so long as they follow the law. But you can be caught off guard and hit by a car, truck, or bus. These accidents happen with little to no warning, and the injuries can be catastrophic. Do not delay in contacting a Toledo pedestrian accident lawyer. Our team understands how the law applies and that you deserve compensation from the party responsible.
Contact Kisling, Nestico & Redick to speak with a Toledo injury attorney about how we can help you through the complex legal process that follows a pedestrian accident. It is important to seek out skilled legal counsel.
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There is little time for a pedestrian to react after a car accident. These accidents are common and generally involve careless drivers. Ohio Department of Transportation crash data records thousands of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes across the state every year, and our Toledo car accident statistics show how much of Ohio’s traffic runs through Lucas County.
Downtown Toledo has the densest foot traffic in the region, and the blocks around the University of Toledo campus on Bancroft Street see students crossing at all hours. Monroe Street, Reynolds Road, Dorr Street, and Alexis Road are wide, fast commercial corridors where pedestrians cross between shopping centers and bus stops with long gaps between signals. These are busy roads by design, and drivers on them are often moving faster than the setting calls for.
While every case is different and accidents can happen anywhere, some locations see a lot of pedestrian accidents:
In Toledo, drivers are legally required to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, at intersections. According to Ohio Revised Code § 4511.46, motorists must stop when a pedestrian is lawfully crossing the street with the right of way. However, many pedestrian accidents happen because drivers speed along roads like Monroe Street or Dorr Street, fail to yield at crosswalks near the University of Toledo, or overlook foot traffic in residential areas such as Old Orchard and Ottawa Hills.
Even if a pedestrian crosses mid-block or outside of a marked crosswalk, Ohio law still requires drivers to exercise reasonable care to avoid hitting them. This duty is especially critical in high-traffic pedestrian zones like downtown Toledo, the Toledo Museum of Art area, and around local schools.
The rules cut both ways. A pedestrian facing a Do Not Walk signal, or stepping off a curb into the path of a car that has no room to stop, shares responsibility for what happens next. Drivers turning at a green light still have to yield to people in the crosswalk, and pedestrians in a crosswalk with the walk signal have the right of way over everyone. Most crosswalk accidents come down to a driver who was looking for other cars and not for people.
At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, our Toledo pedestrian accident lawyers use these right-of-way laws to hold negligent drivers accountable and secure justice for injured pedestrians across Lucas County, with the support of our statewide team of Ohio pedestrian accident lawyers.
Most fatal pedestrian crashes happen after dark. Headlights, dark clothing, unlit stretches of road, and a driver’s attention all get argued about afterward, and insurers lean hard on the idea that a pedestrian at night was impossible to see. That argument fails more often than they expect. Drivers are required to travel at a speed that lets them stop for what their headlights reveal, streetlight and business lighting can be documented, and phone records often show the driver was not looking at the road at all. Understanding the rights of pedestrians hit at night is the first step in pushing back.
Children and seniors are hurt as pedestrians more often than their numbers would suggest, for opposite reasons. Children are small, unpredictable, and hard to see between parked cars, which is why school zones around Toledo Public Schools buildings carry reduced speed limits during walking hours, and why school zone accidents are treated so seriously. If your child was hit by a car walking to school, the driver’s duty of care was at its highest. Older adults cross more slowly, may not hear an approaching car, and suffer far more serious injuries from the same impact. In both cases the driver’s responsibility to watch for them does not shrink because they are harder to see.
It is important to determine exactly what happened if you get hit by a car as a pedestrian, because you cannot recover compensation if you cannot show the motorist’s negligence and how it resulted in harm.
Some common examples of pedestrians injured by careless drivers include:
Being hit by a car, truck, or motorcycle can result in devastating injuries. Many victims will have pain or a lifetime disability. Even a relatively minor injury can require significant medical attention, and these often get worse over time if not properly addressed.
It’s important for your attorney to fully understand how your injuries will affect your life. This allows them to seek adequate compensation for your present and future needs. The Toledo pedestrian accident lawyers at Kisling, Nestico, & Redick have seen many pedestrian injuries such as:
Many people do not know what to do after a pedestrian accident. Even if you can walk away from your accident, it’s important to take your injuries seriously. Damage to your joints, organs, and nervous system can get worse over time if not properly addressed.
Injured pedestrians should:
Toledo is home to many leading health care facilities that can treat you following a pedestrian accident. With considerable experience helping injury victims, our Toledo lawyers will guide and assist you with documenting your medical care and the costs associated with your injuries.
We have relationships with the many excellent hospitals and trauma centers in Toledo, including:
Ohio has a strict statute of limitations in personal injury cases. The two-year limit to filing a personal injury suit is pretty firm. While there are some exceptions, you must not delay in calling a lawyer. Do not accept any settlement or payment before discussing your case with legal counsel.
The other party and their insurance provider will try to pay you as little as possible. Our Toledo pedestrian accident attorneys understand how to recover an acceptable settlement offer or take your case to trial if necessary. However, the legal process can be complex, so we encourage you to act as soon as possible.
Fight for Everything You’re Owed
Calling an experienced lawyer can help recover compensation. This requires demonstrating the negligent driver’s recklessness and tying them to your injuries.
Kisling, Nestico & Redick has helped many Toledo injury victims and has a long history of fighting for fair results in pedestrian accident cases across Ohio. For example, we secured a $275,000 settlement for a man struck by a car that fled the scene.
Damages that you may be able to recover include:
Many people wonder if they can recover compensation if they hold some liability. Ohio law allows you to recover, but your compensation will be reduced by your share of responsibility. However, you cannot recover if you hold the majority of responsibility for your injuries.
A driver who hits a pedestrian and leaves the scene takes the easiest source of compensation with them. Your first calls are to 911 and then to your own insurer. If you carry uninsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy, it can pay for injuries caused by a driver who was never identified, even though you were on foot when it happened. A police report filed promptly is usually required to make that claim.
Our investigation runs alongside the police’s. We canvass for doorbell and business cameras, pull traffic camera footage where it exists, track down witnesses, and check body shops for a vehicle matching the description. Drivers who flee are found more often than people assume, and when they are, their insurer becomes responsible. Our work on hit-and-run accidents across Ohio follows the same playbook.
After a pedestrian accident in Toledo, you may assume the at-fault driver’s insurance company will do the right thing. Unfortunately, insurers are more focused on protecting profits than fairly compensating injured victims. It is common for adjusters to blame the pedestrian, minimize the severity of injuries, push for a fast and undervalued settlement, or misrepresent your rights under Ohio’s comparative negligence laws. They may even delay communication or bury you in paperwork to stall the process.
Without skilled legal representation, injured pedestrians in Toledo often walk away with far less than they deserve.
At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, our Toledo pedestrian accident lawyers know how to counter these tactics with strong evidence, expert testimony, and a steady focus on results. Most cases settle out of court, but we prepare each one for trial to maximize its value.
Your accident may have happened near the University of Toledo, downtown, or on a high-traffic route like Monroe Street or Secor Road. Wherever it was, we are ready to fight for full compensation. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we will take your case to the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas and advocate for you there. Call 1-800-HURT-NOW to get started. Our deep knowledge of local courts and proven success record often lead to better, faster outcomes for our clients.
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Many pedestrian victims are seriously injured or killed through no fault of their own. If you get hit by a motorist while on foot, your life can change forever.
Do not delay in contacting an experienced Toledo pedestrian accident lawyer if you need to recover compensation from the careless party in your accident. Our legal team has years of experience investigating personal injury cases in northwest Ohio. We work closely with the doctors treating our clients so that we fully understand the harm they sustained and the impact that it will have on their lives.
If you are struck by a vehicle while walking in Toledo, whether in a crosswalk on Monroe Street, near the University of Toledo, or in a neighborhood like Old West End, you have the right to seek compensation from the at-fault driver. This may include coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Ohio law protects pedestrians from negligent drivers, and KNR’s Toledo pedestrian accident lawyers can help you enforce your rights through a claim or lawsuit.
After a pedestrian accident in Toledo, call for emergency help, speak with police, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer, and follow up with your doctors for proper care.
In Toledo pedestrian accidents, fault is usually assigned to drivers who fail to yield, run red lights, make unsafe turns, or drive intoxicated.
In Ohio, you typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. But acting quickly is crucial. Key evidence, like security footage from a downtown Toledo business or witness statements from the scene, can disappear within days. KNR can immediately step in to preserve critical details and protect your case.
Yes. If the driver fled the scene, whether it happened on Dorr Street, near Secor Road, or in a residential area, you may still be able to recover damages through your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. File a police report right away, since insurers generally require one for a hit-and-run claim. KNR’s team can investigate the incident, explore all available insurance options, and help you pursue full compensation.
Ohio’s modified comparative negligence rule allows you to recover damages even if you were partly at fault, as long as you are less than 51% responsible. For example, if you crossed outside a marked crosswalk near Ottawa Park or the Toledo Museum of Art, your compensation may be reduced based on your share of fault. KNR will work to challenge unfair blame and pursue the maximum amount possible.
Pedestrian accidents in Toledo can cause brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, amputations, internal injuries, burns, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Toledo pedestrians injured in accidents can receive treatment at hospitals like ProMedica Toledo Hospital or Mercy Health St. Anne Hospital, and your lawyer can assist with documentation for claims.
Insurance companies often try to settle fast or shift blame onto pedestrians, especially in busy areas like downtown Toledo, near UT, or around the Toledo Zoo. Having a knowledgeable KNR attorney on your side ensures your rights are protected and that you receive every dollar you are owed. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, so there is no cost unless we win for you.
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