Pedestrian Injury

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable roadway users in California. When a vehicle strikes a person on foot, the results are frequently catastrophic — traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, complex fractures, internal organ damage, and wrongful death. Even at relatively low speeds, the force of a multi-ton vehicle against an unprotected human body is devastating. California law imposes a duty of care on drivers to exercise reasonable caution around pedestrians, and those who fail in that duty can be held accountable.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

• Drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks
• Distracted driving at intersections and in pedestrian-heavy areas
• Speeding in school zones, residential neighborhoods, and urban corridors
• Drivers running red lights or failing to stop at stop signs
• Backing-up accidents in parking lots and driveways

How Yadegar Law Firm Helps

We determine driver fault by analyzing traffic camera footage, witness statements, police reports, and accident reconstruction data. Pedestrian accident cases often involve serious, permanent injuries that require lifetime care — we work with medical experts and life-care planners to project future costs and ensure every category of harm is accounted for. We pursue full compensation for traumatic brain injuries, fractures, spinal damage, and the long-term impact on our client's ability to work and enjoy life.