When it comes to pedestrians crossing the road or walking alongside it, generally, pedestrians have the right-of-way over vehicles when crossing the street. However, North Carolina law also provides that the pedestrian must exercise reasonable care when crossing the road (e.g., not leaving the sidewalk into the path of an oncoming vehicle). As this area of personal injury law can become murky, it is best to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your case’s facts.