Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian Accident & Injury Lawyers in Orange County, CA
When a pedestrian is struck or hit by a moving vehicle, there is a good chance he or she will sustain some type of serious or catastrophic injury. Pedestrians have absolutely no protection in the event of an accident, and therefore are highly vulnerable to sustaining such debilitating injuries and conditions as paralysis, broken bones, internal injuries, head injuries, back injuries, concussion, and more. When a pedestrian is injured as a result of an accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another, he or she has the right to file a lawsuit for damages.
The majority of pedestrian accidents are caused by driver negligence. Drivers will be held liable for damages when they cause a pedestrian accident due to:
- Driving under the influence
- Failing to yield the right-of-way
- Speeding
- Making an illegal turn
- Driving while distracted (texting, changing the radio, talking on the phone, etc.)
- Running a red light
- Running a stop sign
In some cases, a pedestrian accident will occur due to malfunctioning crosswalk signals, malfunctioning traffic lights, cracked or broken pavement, obstructed sidewalks, lack of road signs, etc. In these types of cases, the victim can file a lawsuit against the city or county responsible for maintaining the roads, traffic signals, and sidewalks.
Contact an Orange County Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Many people don’t realize how much a pedestrian accident can affect someone’s life. When a pedestrian is injured, he or she may no longer be able to work or do many of the things he or she took for granted before their injuries, such as driving a car, walking without assistance, and more. At Cohn & Swartzon, P.C., we are whole-heartedly committed to doing whatever we can to make sure people who’ve sustained such devastating injuries are justly compensated for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At our firm, our team of Orange County pedestrian accident lawyers work together to build the strongest cases possible, and will not give up until a favorable settlement has been reached.
Contact an Orange County pedestrian accident attorney at Cohn & Swartzon, P.C. to learn how we can help you recover compensation for your injuries!