Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers
Drivers in California must yield to people in a crosswalk, marked or not. Still, insurers often claim the walker stepped out without looking. We get the footage before it’s erased.
What to do after a pedestrian accident
- Get medical care right away.Pedestrians take the full force of the car. Head and internal injuries aren’t always obvious at the scene.
- Ask nearby businesses to keep their video.Many cameras overwrite in 7 to 30 days. We send written requests the day you hire us.
- Check your own auto policy.Your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage can pay even though you were on foot.
The rules of the road
Must yield
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in any crosswalk, marked or unmarked (Vehicle Code § 21950).
6 months
to file a claim if a city vehicle hit you or a dangerous city street played a part (Government Code § 911.2).
Jaywalking
is no longer automatically a ticket in California, and it doesn’t automatically bar your claim.
California law as of 2026. Every case is different; a lawyer can tell you how these apply to yours.
Injuries we handle
- Head and brain injuries
- Pelvis and hip fractures
- Leg and knee injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Internal bleeding
$1.45M
Struck in a Koreatown crosswalk by a driver turning right on red. Fractured pelvis and hip surgery.
A sample result on a concept site. Past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Common questions
I wasn’t in a crosswalk. Do I have a case?
Possibly. Drivers still have to watch for people on the road. Your award may be reduced by your share of fault, but California doesn’t bar the claim.
The driver drove off. What now?
Report it to police right away and call us. Uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy, or a family member’s, can cover hit-and-runs.