Crosswalk accident lawyer in Los Angeles: Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

A crossing signal and the driver's turn may tell different parts of the same event. We seek the evidence that explains both before evaluating an injury claim.

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At a Glance

What it is: a claim after a driver injures someone using a street crossing.
Where we help: pedestrians hurt in Los Angeles intersections and other nearby crossings.
Why us: David Lederer and John Nojima formerly defended insurance companies and now represent injured people.
Proof: Google users rate the firm 4.5 stars from 41 reviews.
Next step: discuss the crossing, your injuries and available evidence at (310) 312-1860 in a free consultation.

Quick Answer

We need evidence of the crossing location, traffic controls, driver movement and injuries. A driver's duty to yield matters, but a crosswalk alone does not resolve every fault dispute. California recognizes marked and unmarked crosswalks and permits comparative fault arguments. We compare signal information, witnesses and available video to assess how the collision happened and what losses the evidence supports.

Crosswalk accident lawyer in Los Angeles from Lederer & Nojima is for pedestrians who were hit at a crossing and want the driver's insurer to address a supported injury claim, so you can pursue care and compensation without managing the fault dispute on your own.

A driver may turn through your path while watching approaching vehicles. Afterward, the carrier may ask what the pedestrian signal displayed when you started and whether the driver could see you. We investigate those questions together. A description such as "failure to yield" needs evidence of the actual crossing and the movements before impact.

Broken bones, head trauma and back injuries can require prolonged treatment and time away from work. We examine follow-up care and lost income along with the first emergency bill. If your physician anticipates future treatment, we seek a medical basis for those costs rather than asking you to estimate them yourself. Pain and changes to daily life matter too.

Our attorneys, David Lederer and John Nojima, bring their former insurance defense background to claims involving disputed signals and injury severity. After you hire us, we handle claim communications and request relevant records. The Los Angeles office is at 12100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 480; call to arrange a consultation and discuss what information to bring.

Former Insurance Defense

David Lederer and John Nojima used to defend insurers. Now they use that knowledge to pressure carriers that try to delay, discount, or deny injury claims.

No Fee Unless We Win

You pay no upfront attorney fee. Our attorney fee comes from the recovery. If we do not recover, there is no attorney fee, and the written agreement explains how case costs are handled.

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Call any time after an injury. We can protect evidence, deal with insurers, and explain your next move before deadlines pass.

What do we need to establish after a driver hits someone in a crosswalk?

The signal at entry and the signal at impact

Those can be different moments. We ask when you entered, how far you had walked and when the vehicle moved. Witness accounts and video may help establish the sequence. Current signal timing may not prove the exact setting on the collision date, so we investigate what historical information exists.

Sight lines around a turning vehicle

Parked vehicles or roadway features may affect visibility. We photograph the location and examine the driver's approach, but an obstruction does not by itself decide fault. We ask how each person responded to the conditions and whether evidence supports an argument about speed or failure to look.

Footage that captures only part of the crossing

A camera may show the impact without showing when you stepped off the curb. We seek the original recording and examine its view and timing. We also look for other witnesses or cameras rather than assuming one brief clip explains the full event. Preserve any footage you receive without editing it.

Blame based on an early statement

Pain or incomplete recollection can affect what you say after a collision. Keep your account accurate and tell counsel what you remember and what you do not. We compare statements with physical evidence. We do not coach you to fill a gap or promise that an unfavorable remark can be disregarded.

Responsibility beyond a private driver

The vehicle may belong to an employer or public agency. A roadway condition may also require investigation, but a condition alone does not establish a viable claim. We identify ownership and control, then examine the legal basis for involving any additional party. Different defendants can bring different filing requirements.

What should I do after being hit in a crosswalk?

1
Obtain medical help before collecting evidence
Ask for emergency assistance if you need it and follow the clinician's instructions. Let another person document the scene if your injuries prevent you from doing so safely.
2
Identify the exact crossing
Save the intersection names and which direction you walked. If safe, photograph crosswalk markings, signals and the curb where you started, without stepping back into traffic.
3
Keep driver and witness information
Retain the vehicle plate, insurer details and witness contacts. Ask for the responding police agency and report number so counsel can request the correct report.
4
Preserve photographs and messages
Keep original images and any video someone sends you. Note nearby camera locations and retain communications with the driver or insurer, including proposed releases.
5
Track treatment and missed work
Keep referral instructions and bills, and document days or hours you could not work. Explain new symptoms or treatment barriers to your clinician rather than leaving them out of the history.
6
Have counsel assess the deadlines
Tell us about government vehicles, traffic controls or roadway concerns at the first discussion. We can review insurance requests and identify which claim presentation or lawsuit requirements need attention.

What losses and evidence matter in a crosswalk injury case?

Hospital bills and follow-up records showing the injuries diagnosed after the impact and the treatment clinicians recommend.
Medical support for rehabilitation or future care, including how any lasting restriction affects ordinary activities.
Employer records and pay statements documenting missed work, with further evidence if injuries affect future earning ability.
Dated descriptions of pain and daily limitations, including tasks that now require assistance or take longer.
Original scene photographs, available surveillance and witness accounts that establish the crossing and the driver's approach.
The report and relevant signal information, considered alongside the other evidence rather than treated as a substitute for investigation.

What does California law require at marked and unmarked crosswalks?

Vehicle Code section 21950 generally requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and unmarked crosswalks at intersections, while requiring pedestrians to use due care for their safety. A right of way does not eliminate the need to examine the circumstances. California comparative fault can reduce compensation for the injured person's share of responsibility. We evaluate what each person did rather than treating the insurer's allocation as a finding of fact.

Most injury lawsuits have a two-year deadline under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. A claim involving a public entity can require presentation within six months under Government Code section 911.2, with additional filing dates afterward. Exceptions can affect the timetable. An insurer's ongoing investigation does not replace those requirements, so we review the dates before waiting for negotiations to finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

The driver says the pedestrian signal changed. Does that defeat my case?

We need to examine when you entered, the applicable signal and the driver's conduct. A statement that the signal changed does not establish the full sequence or decide comparative fault.

Can you take over calls from the driver's adjuster?

Once you retain us, we handle claim communications within the representation. Keep earlier letters and tell us about any recorded interviews or settlement documents you already signed.

How do your fees work for a crosswalk injury?

The consultation is free and accepted injury cases use a contingency agreement. We explain attorney fees and expenses before representation; no attorney fee is due unless we win.

Where is the Lederer & Nojima office?

Our office is at 12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Call (310) 312-1860 to schedule a free consultation, or see our Google Business Profile for directions and reviews.

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Lederer & Nojima, LLP
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 312-1860

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