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Crosswalk Law: Moderate
Filing Deadline: 2 years
Fatality Rate: 2.9 per 100k
2 years
Statute of Limitations
140+
Annual Fatalities
2.9 per 100k
Death Rate
$0
Upfront Cost

Alabama Crosswalk Laws

Moderate Pedestrian Protections

Pedestrians have right-of-way in marked crosswalks and at intersections with traffic signals. Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully in crosswalks.

Right-of-Way Rules

Pedestrians must obey traffic signals. Jaywalking laws enforced in urban areas.

Alabama Pedestrian Accident Laws

Statute of Limitations: 2 years

In Alabama, you have 2 years from the date of your pedestrian accident to file a lawsuit.

Fault System: Contributory negligence (pure)

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

Minimum Insurance

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

Dangerous Areas in Alabama

Birmingham downtown
Mobile Bay area
Highway 280 corridor

What Makes Alabama Unique

  • One of few states with pure contributory negligence
  • High pedestrian fatality rate in rural areas
  • Limited public transit increases walking risks

Cities We Serve in Alabama

Birmingham
AL
Huntsville
AL
Mobile
AL
Montgomery
AL

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