Our office helps persons in San Diego County and throughout California who have been injured or who may be a survivor of a pedestrian killed because of the negligent conduct of another person.

The duties and responsibilities of a pedestrian are outlined in the California Vehicle Code. For example, a pedestrian is required to cross at a signal or crosswalk. Nevertheless, most accidents and injuries occur at non-intersection locations. Because of this, most people believe that if you cross at a non-intersection, you cannot collect damages for your injuries.

But that is not true. You still have rights even though you are not in a crosswalk. Motorists have the responsibility to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, regardless of where they cross the street. Insurance companies will argue that accidents and injuries are caused by the pedestrian's lack of due care or unawareness of traffic conditions. But the fact of the matter is that pedestrians have the right-of-way in most situations.

Injuries from pedestrian accidents are often significant, painful, and devastating. The pedestrian never wins against a heavier, faster car. Injuries may include head injuries, neck injuries, nerve damage, spinal chord paralysis, broken or dislocated a bone or limb, or even have lost the use of a limb.

Our firm understands that the immediate goal after being injured is to get your medical bills paid, prevent any lost wage, and make sure your future treatment is paid by the insurance company. However, that is only the tip of the iceberg. The greater damage is almost always the human toll caused by an accident which is measured in lost physical ability, chronic pain, and permanent disfigurement. We will work with you, your doctors, and other experts to present the full scope of your damages to the insurance company and jurors.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in San Diego County or anywhere in California, call us at 888-233-5020 or online for a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.