Pedestrian Accidents

In California, nearly 20% of people who lose their lives because of traffic crashes are pedestrians. When a car or truck strikes someone on foot the potential for devastating injury is obvious. Pedestrians are no match for the power and heft of a motor vehicle. If you've been hurt in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident, you may face a lengthy recovery or the potential for permanent disability because of your injuries. An experienced personal injury attorney can determine if you have a claim for compensation to pay for your medical care and replace the income you lose because your injuries leave you unable to work.

Accidents Involving Pedestrians

  • In the U.S., 4,092 pedestrians lost their lives in accidents involving motor vehicles in 2009.
  • The same year saw nearly 600 pedestrians killed in California.
  • Some 12,057 pedestrians suffer injuries in accidents involving motor vehicles in California each year.
  • Of those injured, the California Highway Patrol classified 1,546 as being severely injured.
  • Pedestrians between the ages of 15 and 24 are those most likely to be injured.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; California Highway Patrol

At the Southern California Legal Group, our Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorneys have built a respected reputation for their work with residents of San Bernardino, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga who have suffered injuries as pedestrians. Our practice is dedicated to protecting your legal rights, and we'll work tirelessly to win compensation for your pain and suffering and for the medical and other expenses you face because of a motorist's carelessness or negligence.

Almost 50 Californians lose their lives each month because they were pedestrians severely injured by motorists. Our veteran personal injury and wrongful death attorneys offer your family the strong advocate they need to fight for compensation when an accident takes the life of a loved one. In our state, the California Highway Patrol says that pedestrians are most likely to be killed or injured in these situations:

  • In a crosswalk at an intersection
  • In a crosswalk not located at an intersection
  • Crossing outside of a crosswalk
  • In roadways or on the shoulders of roads
  • Off roads
  • While preparing to board or exit a school bus

If you're struck by a vehicle while you're on foot, the injuries you suffer may be quite extensive. Broken bones, soft-tissue damage, head injuries, spinal injuries and other serious damage can occur. When hit by a vehicle, pedestrians are likely to strike car bumpers, hoods or windshields - all hard surfaces capable of causing severe injuries. Among pedestrians, death rates are highest for individuals 70 and older.

When you've been hurt as a pedestrian or when your family has lost a loved one in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident, call on the veteran Las Angeles pedestrian accident attorneys at the Southern California Legal Group for help. We know how important it is have a strong legal advocate to rely on when you face the medical and financial fallout of a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. Our experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers believe the citizens of San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga and other local communities deserve high-quality legal representation from a firm with proven capabilities. Our dedication to protecting your rights assures you of attorneys who will work to win the damages you deserve, whether you've been seriously injured or lost a beloved family member. When you want a knowledgeable and aggressive personal injury attorney, the Southern California Legal Group is ready to serve you. Contact our offices and request a free consultation. If we don't recover damages for you, you owe us nothing.

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