When a vehicle strikes a person on foot, the consequences are almost always severe. Pedestrians have no protection against thousands of pounds of moving steel, so even a moderate-speed impact can cause broken bones, internal injuries, spinal cord damage, or traumatic brain injury. At Michael Yerzinkyan Law, we represent pedestrians and their families throughout Southern and Central California, pursuing full accountability from the drivers and other parties whose negligence caused the harm.
California law gives pedestrians strong protections. Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks and must exercise heightened caution near schools, transit stops, and residential areas under the California Vehicle Code. Liability can extend beyond a careless driver to a government entity responsible for a dangerous intersection or a missing signal. Because California follows a pure comparative negligence standard, an injured pedestrian can recover compensation even if they were partly at fault, with the award reduced by their share of responsibility. Our attorneys act quickly to secure traffic-camera footage, witness accounts, and police records.
Injured pedestrians may be entitled to a broad measure of damages, including past and future medical care, rehabilitation, lost income and diminished earning capacity, and compensation for pain, suffering, and permanent disability. In cases involving a fatality, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. Michael Yerzinkyan Law provides free consultations and works on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless we recover for you.