Pedestrian Rights Lawyer Orange County
Pedestrian vs. automobile collisions often result in serious or fatal injuries mainly due to the high vulnerability of pedestrians. You must know your rights and hire qualified attorneys and experts to advocate those rights.
Experts determine the location of the pedestrian at time of impact, especially in crosswalk collisions. It is important to have an expert other than the police preserve the evidence by documenting the location of debris, skid marks, or other markings left on the road. Hiring an expert early is imperative to wining your claim for compensation.
We locate an appropriate expert for you. Cities are also not doing enough to improve sidewalks, curbs, gutters, or pedestrian lighting to make areas more safe for pedestrians. We have an extensive success record against cities and municipalities who do not protect their citizens.
The Vehicle Code outlines the duties and responsibilities of a pedestrian. Although a pedestrian is required to cross at a signal or crosswalk, most accidents and injuries occur at non-intersection locations. You still have rights even though you are not in a crosswalk. A pedestrian is required to activate the walk/don’t walk signs at signal controlled intersections, but motorists have the responsibility to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Insurance companies often argue that accidents and injuries are caused by the pedestrian’s lack of due care or unawareness of traffic conditions. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in most situations. Call us at 1-888-752-7474 or Contact Us Online to discuss the facts surrounding your incident.