The injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents can be catastrophic, and the cost of medical care and lost income can be exorbitant. To reduce their liability, the insurance company or defendant may try to coerce you into providing a recorded statement that can be used to dispute liability or your damages. They might review your social media profiles for posts that can be used against you. Also, important evidence that could be used to prove your claim, such as surveillance footage, might be erased.
A pedestrian accident lawyer from our East Los Angeles Office who will help you stay one step ahead of the insurance company or liable party and avoid mistakes that would jeopardize your claim. Our attorneys will also perform an immediate investigation to gather evidence while it is still available. We can also handle talks with the insurance company, calculate your damages, and use proven legal strategies during settlement negotiations and potential litigation.
California has some of the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities in the country. The vast majority of these tragedies are caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, and other forms of driver negligence. If you or someone you love was injured in a pedestrian crash, contact our attorneys for a consultation with a California pedestrian accident attorney.
Distracted driving has become an epidemic in California, but it is not the only cause of pedestrian crashes. We have an extensive background in complex personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from pedestrian accidents. We handle a variety of pedestrian accident claims including:
The evidence needed to prove liability will depend on the specific cause of your accident. Depending on the facts of your case, you may have grounds for a claim against the driver who hit you, the company that employs the driver who hit you, a government entity, or another party.
With many decades of experience in settlement negotiations and litigation, the California pedestrian accident our lawyers know what it takes to find success in these cases. We will tailor our legal strategies to the unique circumstances of your case. Our attorneys will compile evidence, talk to eyewitnesses, and possibly consult expert witnesses to ensure your claim is as strong as possible before we enter settlement negotiations.
It’s not easy to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, but what you say and do at the crash scene will affect the outcome of your subsequent claim. The following tips may help you avoid disputes related to liability and damages and might lead to a fair settlement offer early in the proceedings:
While other firms just handle your bodily injury claim, we offer a complimentary full-service package where we will also handle your property damage for no fee!