Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating collisions on California roads. When a vehicle strikes a person on foot, the injuries are almost always catastrophic — and the negligent driver must be held accountable. Krash Lawyers represents pedestrian accident victims across Southern California in pursuing the maximum compensation they deserve.
California Pedestrian Laws and Right of Way
California law provides strong protections for pedestrians:
- Under Vehicle Code § 21950, drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks
- Under Vehicle Code § 21954, pedestrians outside a crosswalk must yield to vehicles — but drivers still have a duty to exercise due care
- Comparative fault applies — even if a pedestrian was jaywalking, they may still recover compensation reduced by their percentage of fault
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
- Drivers failing to yield at crosswalks
- Distracted driving — texting or phone use
- Failure to see pedestrians at night
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Backing up without checking for pedestrians
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Speeding in school zones and residential areas
- Making turns without checking crosswalks
Pedestrian Accident Injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken bones — pelvis, legs, arms
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Severe road rash and lacerations
- Wrongful death
Compensation Available to Pedestrian Accident Victims
- All past and future medical expenses
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family
High-Risk Pedestrian Locations in Southern California
Our attorneys have handled pedestrian accident cases near busy intersections throughout Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and Orange County including:
- Ventura Boulevard corridors in LA and Ventura Counties
- Harbor Boulevard, Katella Avenue, and Ball Road in Anaheim and Orange County
- Oxnard Boulevard and Saviers Road in Ventura County
- Downtown Ventura and Santa Barbara intersections
- School zones and residential neighborhoods throughout Southern California
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