Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian Wrongful Death Attorney in California

Pedestrian accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and they can change your life forever - whether you’re the at-fault party or the victim. Anytime a vehicle hits a pedestrian, both parties will need a pedestrian accident lawyer. Over 6,000 Americans are fatally injured in pedestrian accidents every year, which means thousands of pedestrian wrongful death cases are brought forth annually. Whether you suffered minor crosswalk injuries, you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, or you hit someone with your vehicle, your personal injury lawyer at The JL Firm is here to help. Victims are entitled to justice and compensation, but oftentimes, the at-fault party has a solid defense that involves no negligence or wrongdoing. These cases are incredibly complex, and each one differs from the next in a number of ways. Your accident lawyer is well-versed in all the intricacies of the legal system, and we will be there throughout every step of the legal process.

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians can be injured in many different ways, which means your personal injury attorney at The JL Firm has truly seen it all. Some of the most common pedestrian injuries include:

• Broken Bones
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• Serious Cuts, Bruises, Contusions, and Other Soft Tissue Damage
• Bone Fractures
• Crush Injuries

Even if you were injured minimally, you could be facing time off work, rehabilitation, pain, suffering, and financial challenges as the victim of a pedestrian accident. You should never suffer at the hands of another individual. However, if you do find yourself in this unfortunate circumstance, your accident attorney will be there to advocate for you, guide you through the legal process, and help you get the compensation you’re rightfully entitled to. If you’ve lost a loved one as a result of such an accident, finding a competent, professional, and compassionate pedestrian wrongful death lawyer could make all the difference when it comes to pursuing justice. Your family deserves the best personal injury lawyer in town, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you contact The JL Firm.

Pedestrian accidents can happen for a number of reasons. While some causes involve clear negligence or malice, others are caused by factors beyond the driver’s control. At our firm, we often meet clients who were injured by:

Distracted Drivers

Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. When a person is operating a motor vehicle and not focusing their attention on the road and their surroundings, horrific accidents can occur. Distracted driving might include using a cell phone while driving, adjusting GPS, music, or other controls, and more. In these cases, drivers tend to think that distracted driving at a slower speed is less dangerous than distracted driving on a freeway - but with pedestrians involved, this is simply not true. If you were injured as a result of a distracted driver, your pedestrian or crosswalk accident attorney will put together a solid, well-crafted case and help you seek compensation.

Speeding

Speeding is the cause of countless car accidents of all types and severities. If a driver is speeding and hits a pedestrian, the outcome can be tragic. If you were harmed in a pedestrian accident and a speeding driver was at fault, you must hold the responsible party accountable. Your pedestrian or crosswalk accident lawyer will be able to help you prove that the at-fault driver was speeding and using their vehicle in a reckless and dangerous manner.

Failure to Check Surroundings

When you’re operating a vehicle, you must be constantly aware of your surroundings. If you look away from the road or make a turn without checking to see if there are pedestrians crossing the road, an awful accident can occur. If you were involved in an accident involving a driver that failed to check their surroundings, your personal injury lawyer will be there to help you pick up the pieces and form a case that proves just how negligent the at-fault driver truly was.

Vehicle Malfunctions or Defects

In certain cases, pedestrian accidents can be caused by mechanical issues with the at-fault driver’s vehicle. If the driver’s brakes malfunction, a design defect caused an accident, the driver was not warned about a specific feature that caused an accident, or another problem exists with the vehicle, a pedestrian accident can occur. These cases will typically involve a Product Liability Lawsuit. Contact The JL Firm today if you were involved in an accident in which the driver claimed a malfunction was to blame, or if you were the driver of a vehicle with a mechanical defect that led to a pedestrian accident.