Pedestrian Accidents Attorneys
Common Pedestrian Injuries
Because the human body cannot survive the harm inflicted by a collision with a motor vehicle, pedestrian accidents are frequently fatal. Being struck by thousands of pounds of metal can result in serious injuries, such as:
- Deep cuts (lacerations) and bruises (contusions), including damage to major organs
- Head injuries, including concussion and more severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis or other loss of function
- Dental or facial injuries, which may include eye injuries and loss of vision
- Orthopedic injuries, including broken bones or damage to other parts of the musculoskeletal system
Costa Mesa Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
A personal injury lawyer in Costa Mesa can assist you in understanding any pedestrian laws that may apply to your case. Various elements of the Costa Mesa State Vehicle and Traffic Law are designed to protect motorists and pedestrians on the state’s roads. The following are some of the provisions:
- Pedestrians are subject to traffic control signals, signs, and pavement markings when crossing streets.
- When traffic-control signals aren’t in place or in operation, drivers should yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, slowing down or stopping so pedestrians can cross roadways within crosswalks.
- If there are no crosswalks, signs, or signals at mid-block locations, pedestrians should yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
- No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close it is impractical for the driver to yield.
- Drivers emerging from or entering alleyways, buildings, private roads, or driveways shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on adjacent sidewalks.
Why Should You Hire an Attorney for Your Pedestrian Accident?
If you are severely injured and do not want to manage your own legal matters following your accident, you may wish to engage a pedestrian accident lawyer. A lawyer can look into your circumstances and figure out who is to blame for the accident. They can also protect your interests during insurance company talks and, if necessary, by initiating a lawsuit for recompense.
Insurance companies will frequently offer you a rapid settlement that is not even close to the value of your case. In other situations, the insurance company may dispute the liability of its insured party or argue that you are more at fault than the insured party.
Many people are unsure where to turn when they or a loved one have been seriously injured or killed in a pedestrian accident. Your first reaction to an accident is likely to be seeking medical attention or mourning the loss of a loved one. You will, however, surely have concerns regarding your legal rights. Following an accident that has resulted in injuries, a pedestrian accident lawyer from our firm can advise you on what actions to pursue.
Oracle Law Firm Injury Lawyers can focus on safeguarding your legal rights and properly appraising your possible personal injury case while you focus on your recovery from the accident. Our award-winning attorneys have a proven track record and provide free consultations to prospective clients around the clock. Call us (888) 742-2260 for Free Case Evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
That depends. If you had yielded to traffic and the driver who hit you was speeding, or texting and should have seen you, then you might be able to claim damages. However, a jury might determine that you were at fault as well, but so long as your own percentage of responsibility is less than 50%, then you can collect compensation. Your verdict will be reduced by the percentage of your own fault.
If the person is a child, elderly, incapacitated or appears intoxicated or confused, you must take all necessary and proper precautions to avoid hitting the person.
To avoid accidents and short- or long -term harm, pedestrians must obey traffic laws and observe traffic conditions. If the slightest bit of danger emerges, pedestrians should not cross the road. If you move forward and are aware of the risk, you can be partially to blame for the accident.
In California, you have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a claim. If the injury wasn’t noticeable right away, you have 2 years from the date you become aware of the injury. Preparing a claim takes time, so it is important to see an attorney as soon as you can.
Our Areas of Practice
Injuries to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to property damage. If someone else caused your accident and your injuries, however, you may be entitled to money for medical care, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and possibly much more depending on the specific case.
Areas We Serve
We Serve All Around Orange County
Costa Mesa
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Anahiem
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Santa Aana
You get more than just legal services when you choose our Santa Ana injury lawyer at Oracle Law Firm.
Fullerton
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Huntington Beach
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What to Do After an Injury in Orange County, California?
Seek medical attention immediately:No matter how small your injuries appear to be, you must seek medical attention immediately after an accident.
Compile evidence from your accident: In an animal attack or an automobile accident, you want to get as much information as possible from the dog owner or the person who hit you.
Contact an Orange County attorney: Managing an accident claim alone is a nightmare. Trust the experts for your claim. Our legal staff will prepare a solid case and handle all filing and negotiations.
