When drivers refuse to share the road, the results are devastating.
Oklahoma City is becoming more walkable and bike-friendly, but drivers haven't caught up. Pedestrians and cyclists have zero protection when struck by a 4,000-pound vehicle. The injuries are almost always catastrophic.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, but they often fail to look. Even if you were crossing outside a crosswalk ("jaywalking"), the driver still has a duty of care to avoid hitting you if possible.
Hit-and-run accidents are common involving pedestrians. If the driver is never found, we can often file a claim under your own Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage—even if you were walking or biking at the time.