Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

The most common contributions to pedestrian accidents include the following:

• Distracted driving from the use of smartphones, talking to passengers, or other forms of multitasking
• Drunk driving or driving while under the influence of drugs
• Reckless driving and disobeying traffic laws, like speeding or not yielding to pedestrians
• Lack of pedestrian visibility due to the time of day
• Pedestrians failing to exercise caution and follow traffic laws

Driver error is typically behind most pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles. Ultimately, motorists who lack pedestrian awareness pose a threat to anyone sharing the roadways, whether that is with a jogger, bicyclist, skateboarder, or anyone else traveling on foot.

Proving Negligence

When presenting a personal injury claim, the outcome of the case will be based on effectively proving negligence. If negligence can be proven, the defendant will be held liable for the accident and legally bound to compensate the accident victim.

Notable components include:

• Duty of Care Owed - People have a legal obligation to act in a reasonably safe manner while operating a motor vehicle
• Duty of Care Breached - Defendants failed to adhere to their duty of care
• Cause of the Accident - Breached the duty of care that led to causation for the accident
• Overall Damages - The accident led to a victim suffering losses, like serious injuries or trauma

To recover fair compensation for the injured pedestrian, it is necessary to prove negligence on the part of the driver.

This is why it’s crucial to work with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney. In our experience, it is not enough for accident victims to only be compensated for the damages done. They must also be compensated for their recovery, how they were affected by their injuries, and future expenses to treat those injuries.

The most common types of injuries our firm has been successful in recovering damages for include the following:
 

• Spinal Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Internal Injuries
• Breaks and Fractures
• Lacerations
• Burns
• Amputation
• Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death

A pedestrian accident resulting in fatal injuries is the worst imaginable outcome. In addition to grieving for their loss, surviving family members are sometimes left with a financial deficit, especially if the deceased was the sole provider.

This is why California permits civil action to be taken from the deceased’s estate, allowing wrongful death damages to be recovered from the liable party.

In a wrongful death claim, recoverable losses include:
 

• Burial costs
• Funeral costs
• All medical treatment
• Loss of income
• Change in quality of life

It’s important to note that we at Angelenos Accident Lawyers understand that absolutely no amount of monetary award can compensate for the loss of a loved one.

Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths occur far too often in Los Angeles, highlighting the need for increased safety measures to protect pedestrians. It is our hope that the recoverable damages aid in securing a family’s financial future, while also allowing them to focus on healing during this difficult time.