Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Toronto — Protecting Victims' Rights

—Drivers Have a Duty to Watch for Pedestrians

Under Ontario law, drivers must exercise reasonable care to avoid hitting pedestrians. When they fail — whether through distraction, speeding, impairment, or carelessness — they are liable for the devastating consequences. We hold negligent drivers accountable for the full extent of your injuries.

—Insurance Coverage for Pedestrians

Ontario's no-fault insurance system covers pedestrians even though they weren't in a vehicle. You're entitled to Accident Benefits through the at-fault driver's insurance or your household's auto policy:

• Medical and rehabilitation benefits for treatment and recovery
• Income replacement benefits if you cannot work
• Non-earner benefits for those not employed at the time
• Caregiver and attendant care benefits
• If the driver fled or was uninsured, the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund provides coverage

—Can You Claim if You Were Jaywalking?

Yes. Ontario follows comparative negligence rules — even if you bear some fault for jaywalking, you can still recover compensation. Drivers have a duty to watch for pedestrians everywhere, not just at crosswalks. Your damages may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover significant compensation.

—Common Pedestrian Accident Scenarios

Our lawyers handle all types of pedestrian accidents in the GTA:

• Vehicles turning at intersections without yielding to pedestrians
• Distracted drivers running red lights or stop signs
• Speeding through school zones and residential areas
• Vehicles backing up in parking lots without checking
• Hit-and-run accidents where the driver flees the scene
• Impaired drivers striking pedestrians on sidewalks or crosswalks