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Pedestrian are particularly vulnerable in automobile accidents, poor street construction, sidewalk defects and municipality negligence. Impacts with any type of vehicle may cause serious injury or even death. It is important to obtain a qualified accident attorney who understands your rights as a pedestrian and your injuries.

Personal injury attorneys also have access to expert witnesses who may be key in presenting a successful case. Documenting the location of vehicles, skid marks, debris and other markings left on the road is absolutely necessary. Early intervention by an expert can mean the difference between winning and losing. Our office can arrange the right expert for you.

We also represent people injured by governmental negligence. Municipalities are not doing enough maintaining gutters, curbs, sidewalks and roads. In many cases improper lighting is also an issue. We have a long record of success against government entities from the local level all the way up to the Federal level, that do not properly protect its citizens.

Although the Vehicle Code describes a pedestrian’s duty to cross at a cross walk, accidents that occur outside the crosswalk are not necessarily the pedestrian’s fault. You have rights even if you are not in a crosswalk. Even though pedestrians are required to push the walk signal when provided, the motorist also has a duty to yield to the pedestrians. Insurance companies often blame the pedestrian for inattentiveness however pedestrians have the right of way in most cases. Contact a personal injury attorney at 949 752 7474 for a free evaluation of your case.