Pedestrians do not have the right-of-way when crossing the street anywhere other than crosswalks or intersections. Crossing in the middle of a street is "jaywalking," and is against the law in California. Jaywalking is a very dangerous practice that causes thousands of pedestrian injuries each year. The best way to keep yourself safe as a pedestrian is to cross where it’s safe to do so, and where drivers are expecting pedestrian traffic.
As a pedestrian, keep yourself safe by always walking to an intersection or crosswalk to cross the road. In California, you could lose a percentage of a personal injury award if you contributed to your pedestrian accident by jaywalking or otherwise breaking the rules. You could also receive a fine. Stick to the rules to help keep yourself safe and on the right side of the law.
If you are injured by a negligent driver as a pedestrian, contact the San Diego pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger, LLP about your case today! (619) 295-0035