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Crosswalk Law: ๐Ÿšถ Strong Protection
Filing Deadline: 3 years
Fatality Rate: 2.2 per 100k
3 years
Statute of Limitations
15+
Annual Fatalities
2.2 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

District of Columbia Crosswalk Laws

๐Ÿšถ Strong Pedestrian Protections

Drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. DC has strong pedestrian protections and Vision Zero program.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians have strong right-of-way. Extensive pedestrian infrastructure downtown.

District of Columbia Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 3 years

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

Fault System: Contributory negligence (pure)

District of Columbia follows pure contributory negligence. If you're found even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. You need an experienced attorney.

Minimum Insurance

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

Dangerous Areas in District of Columbia

New York Avenue
Rhode Island Avenue
Minnesota Avenue

What Makes District of Columbia Unique

  • Pure contributory negligence jurisdiction
  • Vision Zero DC active
  • High pedestrian density

Cities We Serve in District of Columbia

Washington
DC

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