Pedestrian Accidents

Crosswalks, buses, and parking lots

People search crosswalk crashes, parking-lot crashes, and whether walking outside a crosswalk ends a claim. They also search SEPTA and city vehicles. On October 1, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court kept the $250,000 cap on a claim against a Commonwealth agency in a Philadelphia pedestrian case. A private driver’s insurance is a different limit. People searching “can I sue SEPTA” are looking for that distinction.

A child who was hit is a separate search, including who can file. Send the city, the date, and the hospital.

Deadlines people ask about

Many injury lawsuits in Pennsylvania have to be filed within two years. A claim against a government body can require notice much sooner. Say who operated the vehicle.

Nothing on this page is a prediction of what a case is worth, and it is not legal advice. A message asks the desk to review the facts and refer them.

What to send

A person hit by a vehicle while walking or crossing. The city, the date, and the hospital are enough to start.

The useful first facts are the place, the date, the court if there is one, and what happened. Records can wait until a lawyer asks for them.

How a referral works

A message asks the desk to read the facts and refer them to a lawyer who handles this work. It does not hire that lawyer, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The lawyer who receives the introduction decides whether to take the matter and talks with you about deadlines and fees.

Related accidents cases

• Car Accidents — Crashes, insurance, and injuries
• Truck Accidents — Tractor-trailers and commercial trucks
• Motorcycle Accidents — Bike crashes and serious injury
• Bicycle Accidents — Riders hit by cars or trucks
• Rideshare Accidents — Uber, Lyft, and passengers
• Bus Accidents — SEPTA, school buses, and coaches
• Hit and Run — The other driver left