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Have You Been Injured in a Pedestrian Accident in Southern California? You Deserve Experienced Legal Representation.
Being struck by a vehicle while walking can lead to catastrophic injuries. Between surmounting medical bills, dealing with insurance adjusters, and worrying about lost wages or even wrongful death claims, pedestrian accident cases are complex. Have you or a loved one been injured as a pedestrian? If so, you need a seasoned pedestrian accident lawyer in your corner.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

There are many potential causes of pedestrian accidents, including:

Speeding drivers
Distracted driving
Failure to yield the right-of-way
Poor lighting or visibility
Dangerous road conditions
Driver impairment

No matter what led to the accident, pedestrians have legal rights that our attorneys can help protect. We will thoroughly investigate your accident to determine fault and build the strongest possible claim for compensation.

Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents

Being hit by a fast-moving vehicle can lead to debilitating injuries for pedestrians, such as:

Our lawyers have extensive experience handling pedestrian injury claims. We will fight to help you receive coverage for all accident-related medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. In tragic cases of wrongful death, we advance claims on behalf of grieving families.

Who Can File a Pedestrian Accident Injury Claim?

If you have suffered injuries as a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Southern California, you have legal rights to pursue compensation. Possible claimants include:

The injured pedestrian

As the direct victim of the accident, you can pursue claims related to medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses.

Family members

If the pedestrian accident caused a wrongful death, California law allows surviving family members to file claims. This includes spouses, children, dependent parents, or other financial dependents.

Parents of minor pedestrians

For child pedestrians injured or killed in accidents, parents can advance claims on their behalf. This includes reimbursement for medical expenses and other costs associated with the child's injuries.

Legally appointed representatives

If an injured pedestrian is incapacitated and unable to manage their own legal affairs, a court-appointed guardian or personal representative may file claims on the victim's behalf.
No matter your connection to the injured pedestrian, our dedicated pedestrian accident attorneys can advise you on your legal rights and eligibility to pursue fair compensation through civil claims or settlement negotiations.

Types of Compensation in Pedestrian Accident Injury Cases

Our experienced attorneys will fight to help injured pedestrians and families secure full and fair compensation for all losses resulting from the accident. Possible compensation includes:

Medical expenses

Both current and future medical costs related to treating the pedestrian's injuries. This may include hospital bills, surgeries, physical therapy, prescription medications, assistive devices, and in-home nursing care.

Lost income

Reimbursement for any wages lost due to the pedestrian needing to take time off work during recovery and treatment. Future earning capacity may also be included if injuries cause lasting disability.

Pain and suffering

Monetary damages accounting for any physical pain, emotional distress, trauma, or diminished quality of life resulting from the injuries.

Wrongful death damages

Surviving family members may receive compensation for loss of companionship, guidance, financial support, and more.

Punitive damages

In cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the motorist, punitive damages meant to punish the at-fault party may be warranted.
With an in-depth understanding of calculating damages, our lawyers have a proven record of success in securing maximum compensation in pedestrian injury and wrongful death claims. We fight tirelessly on behalf of clients and their families.

Why Choose Our Experienced Pedestrian Accident Injury Claim Lawyers?

If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries (or worse) in a pedestrian accident, you need an accomplished legal team fighting for you. Here’s why our pedestrian accident attorneys are the right choice:

Years of Experience

With proven success securing large financial settlements and verdicts, no pedestrian injury case is too complex for our seasoned litigators.

Local Knowledge

Based in Southern California, we have in-depth understanding of state and local laws, insurance claims processes, and what juries tend to award.

Reputable Negotiators

We are firm yet fair negotiators with insurance companies, adept at securing just settlements without going to trial.

Skilled Litigators

If fair negotiations fail, we have the courtroom chops to win maximum verdicts before local juries. Our record speaks for itself.

Personalized Service

We provide attentive, one-on-one legal guidance tailored specifically to the circumstances of your pedestrian accident case.
Trust our pedestrian accident injury attorneys to handle your claim with insight, empathy, and relentless drive. Contact our office today for a free consultation on your case.

The Pedestrian Accident Injury Claim Process - What to Expect

Pursuing fair compensation after a devastating pedestrian accident can feel confusing and intimidating. Our lawyers make the process as smooth as possible for injured clients and grieving families. Here is what you can expect:

Initial Consultation – We provide a free, no-obligation review of your accident to advise you on your legal options and best path forward.
Claim Investigation – We gather police reports, speak to witnesses, obtain video evidence, and thoroughly document all factors that caused the crash.
Demand Letter – Based on our investigation, we present a demand letter to relevant insurance companies showing why you deserve maximum compensation.
Settlement Negotiations – Leveraging our reputation, we negotiate aggressively with insurers to reach a fair settlement avoiding trial.
Pre-Trial Preparations – If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached, we dig in preparing for trial in aspects like evidence collection, lining up expert testimony, drafting arguments, and more.
Trial – Our history of trial success drives settlements, but we are fully prepared to take your case before a jury if needed. Our litigators are relentless advocates.

With us guiding your claim every step of the way, you can focus on your recovery while we handle asserting your legal rights judiciously. Let our pedestrian accident attorneys get to work fighting for the compensation you deserve.

Common Questions About Pedestrian Accident Injury Claims

Suffering injuries after being hit by a vehicle can be devastating enough without having to navigate complex legal processes. We’re here to guide you with answers to some frequently asked questions about advancing pedestrian accident injury claims in Southern California:

How Soon After My Accident Should I Hire a Lawyer?

It is wise to have an experienced pedestrian accident attorney begin investigating the circumstances of your crash as close to the actual event as possible. Memories fade quickly and evidence can disappear. Early lawyer involvement also means we can advise you on precautions regarding insurance companies and information releases while pursuing your rightful claim.

What Key Evidence Helps Prove Fault and Liability?

Police accident reports often form a strong foundation indicating improper actions like speeding, distracted driving, or disobeying traffic signals. Additional evidence like security camera footage, photos of skid marks, eyewitness statements, and more help us establish factors leading to liability. With pedestrian cases, only reasonable demonstration of fault is required, not unquestionable proof.

What Damages Can My Pedestrian Injury Claim Include?

Beyond immediate medical bills related to accident injuries, future expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering damages may also be warranted. With catastrophic injuries or death, calculating full compensation is complex, but our lawyers have deep expertise assessing short and long term accident impacts to secure maximum damages.

What If I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident?

California adheres to comparative negligence doctrines, meaning you can still recover compensation even if your actions contributed partially to the accident. Your payout amount gets reduced in proportion to your degree of fault. However, drivers still have a basic duty of care to avoid striking pedestrians even if errors in judgment occurred.

How Can You Compel a Fair Settlement from Insurance Companies?

Large insurers are counting on wearing out claimants, but our lawyers have time-tested negotiation tactics. By presenting meticulously calculated damages summaries and skillfully leveraging our strong track record of litigation success if pushed to trial, we motivate insurers to present just settlement offers. We level the playing field.

What If the Vehicle Driver Was Uninsured?

Uninsured or underinsured motorist cases bring added complexities, but viable options exist to pursue compensation. This may involve filing against your own auto policy’s uninsured driver coverage. We help navigate every scenario to identify paths to recover damages after devastating pedestrian accidents.
The experienced California pedestrian accident attorneys from Atticus Injury Law are here to support you. We invite you to contact us with additional questions and schedule a free consultation. Our legal guidance helps transform confusion into clarity during exceptionally difficult times.

Contact Our Southern California Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

Don’t face the legal aftermath of a pedestrian accident alone. Atticus Injury Law is here to advise you, answer all questions, and aggressively advance your claim towards the best possible result. Call today for a free consultation with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney in Southern California.

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