Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian Accident

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When a car hits a pedestrian, the outcome is often catastrophic.  A pedestrian has no protection from a heavy vehicle and the impact of such an accident may result in serious injuries or death.  If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Ventura or other area in Southern California, you need to be aware of your legal rights and should contact an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer immediately.

Contact an Orange County pedestrian accident lawyer today at 888-752-7474 or 949-752-7474 for a free legal consultation regarding your injury case.

Vehicles are required to give pedestrians the right-of-way.  Crosswalks and walking signals are supposed to protect pedestrians, but the truth of the matter is that the majority of pedestrian accidents occur at non-intersection areas.  If you were injured in a pedestrian accident that happened outside of a crosswalk, you still have rights.  In fact, you are far more protected than any other accident victim, because a car against a pedestrian is a no win situation for the pedestrian.   

Sometimes a pedestrian accident is caused by factors other than driver's negligence.  There are cities that have done little to protect citizens and have failed to improve sidewalks, gutters or street lights, which can all contribute to a serious pedestrian accident.  We have a strong track record when it comes to going after cities and municipalities.


We are experienced pedestrian accident attorneys.

In a pedestrian accident case, it is imperative that a proper investigation is completed by someone other than the police, an investigation that can be used as evidence.  At the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie, we have access to experts who know how to document the location of crash debris, skid marks or other evidence that will help you win your case.

As our client, we will walk you through this trying time in your life and will work diligently to ensure that not only are your rights protected, but that you are also fully compensated for your injuries.  Our pedestrian accident lawyers have been helping injured victims, since 1974.  We have represented people from all walks of life, from professional athletes to stay at home mothers.  Attorney Jim Ballidis and his experienced legal team want to see you not only get through your situation, but to truly soar above it.

Choosing a pedestrian accident attorney after a crash can be difficult.  That is why Attorney Jim Ballidis wrote the book titled, "Avoid Lawyer Advertising Hype: A Lawyer's Method for Finding a Lawyer,"  which includes the following valuable information for anyone looking for a lawyer: 

• The ad hype to watch out for and avoid.
• Identify what type of lawyer specialty you need.
• An easy way to verify the qualifications of any lawyer, from neutral sources!
• What lawyer personality you would like!  "Aggressive" is NOT the answer.

Contact an Orange County accident attorney today at 888-752-7474 or 949-752-7474 for a free legal consultation regarding your injury case.

The law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie takes cases  in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Kern County, Ventura County and in the cities of Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Big Pines, Burbank, Carson, Century City, Cerritos, Chatsworth, China Town, City of Industry, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Culver City, Downtown LA, Downey, Eagle Rock, El Monte, El Segundo, Encino, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Granada Hills, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Highland Park, Hollywood, Inglewood, Irwindale, Japan Town, Korea Town, La Canada/Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Habra, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lenox, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Nietos, Lynwood, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Monterey Park, Montrose, Northridge, Norwalk, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Reseda, Rolling Hills Estates, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Signal Hill, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Valinda, Van Nuys, Ventura County, Verdugo City, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Westwood and Whittier.

Blog for Pedestrian Accident

• Hesperia: Motorcyclist Struck, Fatally Injured Pedestrian Zenaida Alba
• Watts: Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian Jose Arriola and Injured Daughter Anjelica
• San Diego: Drunk Driver Struck, Injured Woman While Parking Corvette
• Baldwin Park: Suspected Drunk Driver Struck, Killed Conner McDermott Penhall on 10 Freeway
• Sacramento: Authorities Identify Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run
• Anaheim: Scooter Rider Herbert Hamilton Struck, Killed While Crossing Street
• El Monte: Truck Crashed into Bus Bench, Killing Girl, Injuring Boy and Woman
• Garden Grove: Pedestrian Augustine Choi Struck, Seriously Injured
• Paramount: Student Calvin Charles Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
• Newport Beach: DUI Driver Struck, Seriously Injured Student Crystal Morales
• Costa Mesa: James McClain Killed in Pedestrian Accident
• Covina: Car Struck, Seriously Injured Two Students in Crosswalk
• Santa Ana: Four Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident
• Santa Ana: Alvaro Flores Struck Twice, Killed in Pedestrian Accident
• Huntington Beach: Father and Two Children Injured in Pedestrian Accident
• Rialto: Skateboarder Jonathan Olagues Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
• Victorville: Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck and Killed Pedestrian Damisha Ford Arrested
• Victorville: Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck and Killed Dejaun Rene Smith Arrested
• Riverside: Barry Robert Steele, Worker Struck on 91 Freeway, Died
• Huntington Beach: Oriana Millan Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

Library for Pedestrian Accident:

• What Can You Do As An Orange County Pedestrian To Stay Safe In Crosswalks?   
  Four thousand and ninety-two people lost their lives in pedestrian accidents in 2009. That’s almost eleven people each day last year. An additional 59,000 pedestrians were injured. Unfortunately, California leads the nation in pedestrian fatalities. Pedestrians who survive crosswalk accidents are often left with substantial injuries. They may be left permanently disabled and unable to work. Victims of pedestrian accidents are usually entitled to compensation for their injuries, lost income, pain and suffering and related expenses. You can learn more about your rights by discussing your accident with an Orange County personal injury attorney. To schedule an appointment for a free consultation with a Newport Beach injury lawyer, contact Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie at 866-981-5596.
• Hurt in an Orange County Crosswalk Accidents: Who is at Fault?   
  In California, a driver must yield to a pedestrian in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. While the driver must look out for pedestrians and take care not to threaten their safety, the pedestrian must also pay attention to his own safety. If you are a victim of an Orange County crosswalk accident, an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer can advise you of your rights. Contact the Orange County accident attorneys at the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie at 866-981-5596 for a free legal consultation. To learn more about choosing a personal injury attorney, download our free guide: “Avoid Lawyer Advertising Hype! A Lawyer's Method for Finding a Lawyer.”
• Victims of Orange County pedestrian accidents have rights. Learn more.   
  This week, several children were seriously injured and one was killed in Orange County pedestrian accidents. When pedestrians are injured because of reckless or inattentive driving, their medical costs are usually covered by the driver’s automobile insurance policy. When a pedestrian is killed, the family may have a wrongful death claim for their loss and may be able to seek punitive damages. To learn more about wrongful death claims for pedestrian accident deaths, contact the Orange county personal injury attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie, 1-866-981-5596.
• Orange County Pedestrian Safety: Child safety tips   
  According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, 306 children were fatally injured in pedestrian accidents in 2007. It is never too early to teach your child about traffic safety. This article includes a list of safety tips to share with your child. If your child is injured in a pedestrian accident, contact the Orange County personal injury attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie. Our accident lawyers have been helping pedestrian accident victims since 1974. We will do our very best to protect your rights and ensure that you are also fully compensated for your child’s injuries. Call us at 1-866-981-5596
• Stranded on a Southern California freeway? Stay in your car!   
  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 16% of American pedestrian deaths occur on freeways. Many of these deaths occur when a driver is stranded, either because of a minor car crash or because of mechanical problems, and gets out of his vehicle. The attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie, Inc. have helped victims of serious car and pedestrian accidents in Orange County and throughout Southern California for over 35 years. After an accident, you may need legal help. Contact our office at 866-981-5596 to learn more.
• Orange County pedestrian accidents: Are the elderly at risk?   
  According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, people over the age of 65 accounted for 19% of pedestrian fatalities. This articles offers "defensive walking' tips that can help protect all pedestrians. If your loved one was seriously injured or killed in an Orange County pedestrian accident, contact the personal injury attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie. We have the resources to carry out an investigation and make sure your loved one’s rights are protected and that they are fully compensated for their losses. Call our Newport Beach Office at 866-981-5596.
• Pedestrian accidents: Gardena’s Rosecrans Ave. a cause of concern   
  Pedestrians are constantly subjected to dangerous intersections, and Gardena in California has its share. Here is an analysis of Rosecrans Ave, by Los Angeles County accident attorney James Ballidis. Call his office if you are a victim of a pedestrian accident at 1 866 981-5596.
• Huntington Beach pedestrian accidents on rise in 2009. Beware of your City streets and changes the City should make to protect you from vehicle accidents.   
  A review of 1009 as one of the most deadly for Huntington Beach and what the City can do about it. Call a Huntington Beach pedestrian accident attorney for help with your accident, 1 866 981-5596.
• New technology in pedestrian accident avoidance   
  Pedestrian accidents can be prevented accourding to a California pedestrian accident attorney.
• Halloween Safety Tips: Keep Halloween fun, not frightful.   
  Did you know that children are four times more likely to be killed in a pedestrian car accident in just four hours on Halloween evening than on any other full day of the year? The pedestrian accident attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie have compiled a list of tips to keep your children safe while trick-or-treating. Our personal injury attorneys are available toll free at 866-981-5596. Have a happy and safe Halloween!
• A real life factual description of injury from a auto v. pedestrian case. You need an attorney to interpret, describe and settle a case of this magnitude.   
  Personal injuries caused by automobile collisions with pedestrians can be difficult to describe and discuss. A California pedestrian accident attorney can interpret and discuss injuries to maximize settlement. Here is a short description of real live injury.
• The California Uninsured Motorist Process Explained.   
  If you have a California Uninsured Motorist Claim call us at 1 866-981-5596 for immediate help. This article explains the process of making a California Uninsured Motorist Claim.
• Pedestrian Accident Facts   
  Pedestrian accidents occur at an alarming rate. Find out how many pedestrian injuries and fatalities have been reported and tips to stay safe. Contact an Orange County accident attorney at the law firm of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie at 866-981-5596 if you have been injured in a pedestrian accident.

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Frequent Questions for Pedestrian Accident:

• Do pedestrians, that are injured or killed outside of the crosswalk, still have rights to recovery?
• I was crossing the street and hit by a car. What are my rights?
• Should I go to a specialist or my general doctor after an accident?

Case Results for Pedestrian Accident:

• Woman crossing street awarded $275,000 for eye socket fracture

Awarded: $275,000

• Pedestrian struck by a passenger truck receives favorable award for serious injuries.

Awarded: $275,000

• Jaywalking client struck by car receives an award of damages.

Awarded: $750,000

• Client struck by bus while starting to cross a street.

Awarded: $35,000

• A 38 year old woman, was run down by a trash truck

Awarded: $2,700,000

Videos about Pedestrian Accident:

• Hospital tries to take all insurance after a pedestrian is struck. His story and how a California injury lawyer helped.
• Pedestrian suffers brain injury but recovers