Pedestrian accident lawyer in Los Angeles: Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Pedestrian accident lawyer in Los Angeles from Lederer & Nojima is for people who were hit while walking and want a claim that accounts for the driver's conduct and their injuries, so you can seek compensation without accepting an insurer's unsupported blame.

A pedestrian has little protection against a vehicle, and even a collision at a modest speed can cause severe harm. Traumatic brain injury, spinal fractures and internal injuries may require extensive care. We document what your physicians diagnose and the treatment they recommend rather than estimating the seriousness from vehicle speed alone.

The driver may say you appeared without warning. We examine the crossing and sight distance, then seek available business surveillance or traffic camera records. Witness accounts and the police report help establish the sequence. We do not assume every camera recorded the crash or that its owner keeps footage for a standard number of days.

David Lederer and John Nojima are former insurance defense attorneys. That work informs how they assess disputed injury claims and the evidence a carrier requests. We can explain representation and handle insurer communications after you retain us, including when a family member needs help gathering records during hospitalization.

Vehicle Code section 21950 addresses the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks. It also requires pedestrian care and does not excuse careless driving. A disputed crossing can involve comparative fault, which reduces recovery by the injured person's share of responsibility. We examine the particular location and conduct instead of assuming a right of way guarantees the outcome.

Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 provides two years for most personal injury lawsuits. Claims against government entities can require presentation within six months under Government Code section 911.2, and further deadlines apply. Tell us if a city vehicle, public bus or roadway condition may be involved. A report to police or an insurer does not preserve all legal claims.

An insurer may equate walking outside a crossing with sole responsibility. Our attorneys' defense background helps them recognize that argument, but we still need evidence to answer it. We examine the driver's view and response along with your movement. The goal is a supported account of responsibility, not a claim that pedestrians cannot contribute to collisions.

A carrier may also use a pre-existing condition to question all treatment after impact. We compare the history with the new symptoms and diagnoses. Accurate disclosure helps identify an aggravation and avoid confusion about unrelated care. We review offers with you after considering those records, available insurance and the risks of unresolved factual disputes.