If an intoxicated pedestrian steps in front ofa moving vehicle, canthe driver recover out of pocket expenses?
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If an intoxicated pedestrian steps in front ofa moving vehicle, canthe driver recover out of pocket expenses?
My daughter was driving down a road and a intoxicated person steped in front of her vehicle and she hit him and he was found at fault.
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If the accident occurred in a comparative neligence state for personal injuries and the police report concerning the incident places fault upon the intoxicated pedestrian for causing the automoible accident involving your daughter, your daughter can make a claim or bring a legal action against the pedestrian for her damages.
Her damages would consist of, but are not limited to:
1. repairing the vehicle.
2. medical bills.
3. lost wages.
4. pain and suffering.
5. rental car if need be.
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