Irmo Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in a pedestrian accident in Irmo, SC?

At Woron and Dhillon, LLC, we help injured clients understand their rights after a pedestrian accident in Irmo.

If you were struck by a vehicle while walking in Irmo, an attorney can establish how the driver failed to yield and pursue compensation from the responsible parties. That work includes identifying each insurance policy that applies to your injuries. In many cases, your own automobile policy provides coverage even though you were not in a vehicle.

Woron and Dhillon, LLC, possesses over three decades of practice in motor vehicle injury claims. To discuss your situation, schedule a free consultation with our Irmo, SC pedestrian accident lawyer.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Irmo, SC

When a vehicle strikes a person on foot, the pedestrian may recover compensation from the driver, the vehicle owner, and any other responsible party. A pedestrian accident lawyer handles that claim from investigation through trial. South Carolina law requires every driver to exercise due care to avoid pedestrians and to yield within crosswalks. Pedestrian accident claims generally examine whether the driver met those duties.

Pedestrians were involved in more than 18 percent of all fatal crashes in South Carolina from 2019 through 2023, according to the SCDOT pedestrian safety fact sheet. The same source reports an average of about 1,209 pedestrian crashes statewide each year.

Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Irmo

Pedestrian claims arise in several recurring situations, and each carries its own evidence and liability issues.

• Crosswalk failure-to-yield strikes: Where signals are absent or not operating, a driver must yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk. A driver also may not pass a vehicle stopped to let someone cross. We establish the pedestrian’s position and the driver’s speed through scene measurements and witness accounts.
• Turning-vehicle collisions: Drivers turning at an intersection often watch oncoming traffic rather than the crosswalk they are entering. Signal timing data and business video can show who had the walk signal.
• Parking lot and driveway backovers: A reversing driver may strike a pedestrian behind the vehicle. The property owner may share responsibility if the lot layout or lighting contributed.
• Hit-and-run strikes: When the driver leaves and cannot be identified, recovery may come through uninsured motorist coverage on the pedestrian’s own policy or a household policy. These claims are subject to statutory reporting requirements.
• Distracted drivers: Phone use and in-vehicle screens draw a driver’s attention away from crosswalks and road edges. Proving distracted driving often depends on phone records obtained in discovery.
• Impaired drivers: A driver under the influence may not be the only party responsible. Other responsible parties can include a business that served the driver.
• Rideshare and commercial vehicles: A pedestrian struck by a delivery van or a rideshare driver may have access to commercial coverage. Available rideshare insurance depends on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash.
• Pedestrians on roads without sidewalks: State law directs pedestrians to walk facing traffic where no sidewalk exists. Drivers must still take precautions on seeing a child or a visibly impaired person near the road.
• Car accidents: A collision between two vehicles can push one of them onto a sidewalk or into a crosswalk. The injured pedestrian may have claims against both drivers.

Why Choose Woron and Dhillon, LLC as My Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Irmo, SC?

Injury Recoveries Against Negligent and Impaired Drivers

Settlements and verdicts obtained by the firm total millions of dollars in recoveries. Among the results in injury and death claims:

• $1,200,000 in a death claim
• $600,000 for a neck injury
• $177,000 for a client injured by a drunk driver
• $150,000 in a claim against a drunk driver
• $145,300 for a complicated ankle injury

These outcomes reflect the facts of each case and do not predict the result of another.

Founding Attorneys and Their Credentials

Amar S. Dhillon brings 26 years of practice to injury claims, with an emphasis on motor vehicle accidents. After completing his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, he received his J.D. from the law school that is now Texas A&M University School of Law. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Fairfax County Trial Lawyers Association.

Brett Woron, a graduate of Furman University and the University of South Carolina School of Law, has tried both civil and criminal cases to verdict over 14 years of practice. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. He belongs to the Richland County Bar Association and the South Carolina Association for Justice. He has also been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and one of the Legal Elite of the Midlands.

Pedestrian claims are one part of the firm’s broader practice as a personal injury lawyer in Irmo, SC. The firm accepts pedestrian accident cases under a contingency fee agreement. The attorney’s fee is a percentage of any settlement or judgment and is owed only if compensation is recovered.

What Is Important to Understand About a Pedestrian Accident Case?

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Cases

Fault in a pedestrian case is measured against duties that apply to both sides. South Carolina follows the modified comparative negligence rule of Nelson v. Concrete Supply Co. (1991). Under that rule, a pedestrian may recover if found 50 percent or less at fault, with the award reduced by that percentage. Insurers frequently argue that a pedestrian shares fault by pointing to a mid-block crossing, dark clothing, or phone use. Evidence of the driver’s speed and attention answers those arguments.

Recoverable damages include medical expenses, lost income, and reduced future earning capacity. Non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of life are also recoverable. Punitive damages may be sought when the driver acted recklessly, for example by driving while impaired or leaving the scene.

What Is the Pedestrian Accident Case Timeline?

The sequence below reflects most pedestrian claims, although serious injuries lengthen the treatment phase.

1. The collision report is obtained from the Irmo Police Department or the Highway Patrol, depending on where the crash occurred.
2. Notice is given to the at-fault driver’s insurer and to any policy that may provide uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
3. Treatment continues until the physicians can describe the long-term effects of the injury.
4. A demand is presented, and early settlement offers are measured against the full value of the claim.
5. If negotiation does not resolve the claim, suit is filed within the three-year limitations period. The case then proceeds through discovery, mediation, and trial if necessary.

What Are Important Aspects of a Pedestrian Accident Case?

Pedestrian cases depend less on vehicle damage than on visibility, position, and timing. Lighting at the location, the pedestrian’s clothing, the driver’s line of sight, and the length of the signal cycle are often decisive. For that reason, the scene is documented at the same hour the collision occurred. The rules governing both drivers and pedestrians appear in Title 56, Chapter 5 of the South Carolina Code. A violation by the driver can serve as evidence of negligence.

Insurance is the other central issue. South Carolina’s minimum liability limits are low relative to the medical costs of a serious pedestrian injury. The pedestrian’s own policy, a household policy, and any commercial policy covering the vehicle are therefore reviewed at the outset. Medical payments coverage, where the pedestrian purchased it, can also pay treatment costs regardless of fault.

What Should You Bring to Your Pedestrian Accident Consultation?

For the first meeting, gather these records if they are available:

• The collision report or the report number
• Your own automobile insurance declarations page, and those of anyone in your household
• Photographs of the location, your injuries, and the clothing you were wearing
• Hospital discharge papers and a list of your treating providers

The consultation is free. The attorney will also identify any weaknesses in the claim, such as a disputed crossing location. That information allows you to weigh your options.

Most Dangerous Locations for Pedestrian Accidents in Irmo

Several fatal pedestrian collisions in recent years occurred on these Irmo-area roads.

Dangerous streets

• Leisure Lane at St. Andrews Road: A northbound vehicle on Leisure Lane struck a pedestrian near this intersection.
• Bush River Road: A 68-year-old man crossing the road was struck and killed by a northbound vehicle in 2023.

Dangerous highways

• Interstate 26 westbound, mile markers 102 to 105: In September 2026, a pedestrian in the travel lanes before dawn was struck and killed. Reports describe multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer.
• Broad River Road (US 176) near St. Andrews Road: A 69-year-old man walking along the road was struck and killed by a Jeep in 2023.

Reach Out to Woron and Dhillon, LLC to Schedule a Consultation

Traffic camera footage, business video, and vehicle data from a pedestrian collision are often retained for a limited period. Woron and Dhillon, LLC offers a free initial consultation to people injured in Irmo, South Carolina. The firm responds to new inquiries promptly. Contact us to speak with our Irmo pedestrian accident lawyer.