Pedestrian Accident Attorney Los Angeles
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No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
California Personal Injury Law
California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are California's crosswalk laws for pedestrians in Los Angeles?
- Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. This means drivers must slow down or stop to allow pedestrians to safely cross. Unmarked crosswalks exist at every intersection even without painted lines. Our LA pedestrian accident attorneys hold negligent drivers accountable when they violate these critical safety laws.
- Do pedestrians always have the right-of-way in California?
- Not always. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked and unmarked crosswalks. However, pedestrians must also exercise due care under CVC 21954. Pedestrians cannot suddenly leave a curb and walk into the path of a vehicle that is so close it creates an immediate hazard. Outside of crosswalks, pedestrians must yield to vehicles. Our Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers analyze the specific circumstances to establish liability.
- What should I do if I was hit by a car while walking in Los Angeles?
- Call 911 immediately and seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene with photos, get the driver's insurance information, collect witness contact details, and note the exact location. Do not give recorded statements to insurance companies. Contact our LA pedestrian accident attorneys as soon as possible to protect your rights and preserve critical evidence like traffic camera footage.
- Can a distracted driver be held liable for hitting a pedestrian in LA?
- Absolutely. Distracted driving is a leading cause of pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles. Drivers who are texting, using phones, eating, or otherwise distracted owe a heightened duty of care near crosswalks, school zones, and residential areas. Our attorneys use phone records, dashcam footage, and witness testimony to prove driver distraction and maximize your compensation.
- What happens if I was jaywalking when hit by a car in California?
- California follows a comparative fault system, meaning your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. Even if you were jaywalking, the driver may still bear significant liability if they were speeding, distracted, or failed to exercise reasonable care. Under California's Freedom to Walk Act (AB 2147), jaywalking enforcement has also been relaxed. Our pedestrian accident lawyers fight to minimize fault assigned to you.
- What types of compensation can pedestrian accident victims recover?
- Pedestrian accident victims can recover medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, future treatment), lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability or disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and in fatal cases, wrongful death damages. What a claim is actually worth turns on the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings, the share of fault attributed to the claimant, and the insurance limits available to pay a judgment.
- Where do most pedestrian accidents occur in Los Angeles?
- The most dangerous areas for pedestrians in LA include South Los Angeles, Downtown LA, Hollywood, Koreatown, Westlake, and major boulevards like Western Avenue, Vermont Avenue, Sunset Boulevard, and Venice Boulevard. Intersections without adequate crosswalk signals and high-speed arterial roads account for the majority of pedestrian fatalities in Los Angeles County.
- How severe are injuries from pedestrian accidents compared to car crashes?
- Pedestrian injuries are significantly more severe than typical car crash injuries because pedestrians have no protective barrier. Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, severe road rash, and crush injuries. Pedestrian accidents have a fatality rate roughly 1.5 times higher than vehicle-to-vehicle collisions. Our LA attorneys pursue maximum compensation for these catastrophic injuries.
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Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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