In the event of being hit by a car, pedestrians are highly vulnerable and exposed to serious injuries, even at low speeds. When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk or when waiting for traffic to clear in a safety zone, he or she may be able to seek compensation for their injuries and damages through a personal injury claim or lawsuit.

As per our pedestrian accident lawyers Los Angeles, California Vehicle Code 21960 VC requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is in a marked crosswalk or an intersection. Here are some causes of those types of marked crosswalk or intersection accidents that our pedestrian accident attorneys Los Angeles have seen:
Distracted Driving: The driver of the other vehicle was too busy performing tasks that caused him or her to become distracted while driving and did not notice the pedestrian.

Rolling Stops: Motorists often fail to come to complete stops when required. Although the pedestrian might have the right-of-way, he or she can get knocked down by a vehicle that failed to come to a complete stop at a red light or stop sign.

Passing: A motorist illegally passing another motorist at a crosswalk or intersection.

Even if a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of a roadway, motorists still have a common law duty to operate their vehicles in a safe and careful manner while giving due regard to the personal safety of that pedestrian. Likewise, under the law of comparative negligence, the pedestrian must also use due care and caution for their own personal safety.

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in or around Los Angeles, contact our offices to arrange for a free consultation with one of our Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers. A personal injury lawyer Los Angeles will listen to you closely, answer your questions and advise you on all of your legal options.