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Published: November 2, 2023 | Last Reviewed: June 23, 2026

No one should lose their lives crossing the street. Unfortunately, when reckless, inebriated, distracted, or otherwise negligent drivers ignore traffic signals and coast dangerously through intersections, pedestrians in Camrose can be killed or permanently injured in violent, preventable collisions.

The Camrose Police Service have underscored the need for pedestrian safety, providing resources and safety tips to help residents of the city who are unprotected from the dangers of the road avoid being struck by a motor vehicle operator. Unfortunately, even the most safety-conscious pedestrian could be killed or severely injured in a collision caused by a negligent driver.

Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road-users and the ones most at risk of losing their lives or suffering catastrophic injuries as a result of a collision with a motor vehicle. As such, in pedestrian accident claims throughout the province, there is an automatic presumption of negligence on the part of the driver. That means, unlike in other motor vehicle accident claims that our Camrose car accident lawyers handle, the injured party does not need to prove that the cause of their injuries was, indeed, the at-fault driver’s negligence.

Instead, in civil proceedings, the negligent driver (and/or their insurance provider) may try presenting evidence to prove that the injured pedestrian was partially responsible for the collision themselves. If the injured pedestrian is found to have been contributorily negligent, the amount of damages to which they might be entitled could be substantially reduced.

Anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident – including pedestrians – should be able to collect Section B benefits. This insurance coverage is intended to help injured accident survivors afford the costs of medically necessary, injury-related expenses. Even people who were injured in hit-and-run accidents or who were struck by uninsured drivers should be able to access some insurance coverage through Alberta’s Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Program (MVAC).

Unfortunately, the benefits available to injured pedestrian accident survivors rarely even begin to cover the lifetime costs associated with their injuries. This is especially true for pedestrians who have sustained catastrophic impairments, such as spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries.

By working with our Camrose pedestrian accident lawyers, people who have been struck by negligent drivers may be able to recover compensation commensurate with the severity of the injuries they have sustained. Our pedestrian accident lawyers serving Camrose are well aware of the tactics often used by insurance providers to try withholding funding from deserving collision survivors, and do our best to represent our clients’ best interests in civil proceedings.

Our Camrose pedestrian accident lawyers offer all prospective clients a free initial consultation on their case. To learn about options for financial compensation that might be available to you, contact us to take advantage of your cost-free, no-obligation consultation.

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No one should bear the financial burden of someone else’s mistakes. If you are struggling to keep up with your injury-related expenses in the aftermath of a serious pedestrian accident, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today to see how we may be able to assist you.

Our pedestrian accident lawyers serving Camrose are standing by to provide you with personalized, case-specific advice. Call us today to learn about your options.

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Commonly Asked pedestrian accident Questions

Here are our most asked questions on pedestrian accident claims.

If you are injured, the first thing to do is call 9-1-1 and seek medical attention. If you are able to while at the scene, it is important to note as much information as possible about the other vehicles or parties involved. If there are potential witnesses, it is recommended to get their names and contact information. Once you have sought medical attention, note down important details, and report it to the authorities. It is strongly recommended to speak with a personal injury lawyer to understand your legal rights.

A pedestrian accident is an accident that occurs between a pedestrian or cyclist and a motor vehicle.

Common causes for pedestrian accidents include J-walking, weather conditions, poor visibility, drivers not paying attention, speeding, not following the rules of the road, and more.

Common injuries include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, soft-tissue injuries, broken bones or fractures, psychological injuries, and more.

The most important thing to do after an accident is to seek medical attention. If you can, obtain as much information from the scene of the accident, including the make, model, and license plate of the vehicle(s) involved, as well as the names and contact information of potential witnesses. Take pictures at the scene of the accident and call 9-1-1 to further investigate.

If you were injured by a driver who does not have insurance, you may be able to access the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Program (MVAC), which is designed to provide minimum compensation for victims of accidents caused by uninsured drivers.

Yes. The at-fault party does not need to be 100% at-fault for the accident in order for you to have a viable claim.

In motor vehicle accidents involving two vehicles, the injured person must prove that the other driver was at fault. In most pedestrian accidents, it is the responsibility of the driver to prove they were not at fault for the accident. This is referred to as a “reverse onus,” putting the ball in the court of the driver to show they did everything to try and prevent the accident.

In most cases in Alberta, there is a 2-year limitation period from the day you knew or ought to have known that you have a claim against another party. In most cases, this means two years from the date of the accident. There are some exceptions, including cases involving minors.

Compensation can include but is not limited to pain and suffering, past and future income loss and/or loss of opportunity, out-of-pocket expenses, future care costs, loss of housekeeping capacity, and more.

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