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Crosswalk Law: ๐Ÿšถ Strong Protection
Filing Deadline: 3 years
Fatality Rate: 1.6 per 100k
3 years
Statute of Limitations
10+
Annual Fatalities
1.6 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Vermont Crosswalk Laws

๐Ÿšถ Strong Pedestrian Protections

Drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Vermont has strong pedestrian protections.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians have strong right-of-way in crosswalks.

Vermont Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 3 years

In Vermont, you have 3 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Modified comparative fault (51%)

Vermont uses modified comparative fault. You can recover if you're less than 51% at fault.

Minimum Insurance

Vermont requires minimum coverage of $25,000/$50,000/$10,000. These minimums often aren't enough for serious pedestrian injuries.

Dangerous Areas in Vermont

Burlington Route 7
Rutland downtown
St. Albans Main Street

What Makes Vermont Unique

  • Low pedestrian fatality rate
  • Burlington pedestrian-friendly downtown

Cities We Serve in Vermont

Burlington
VT
South Burlington
VT
Rutland
VT
Montpelier
VT

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