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Pedestrians are undoubtedly the most vulnerable people on the road. Although Riverside builds properly marked crosswalks and implements traffic laws to protect those crossing the street in the city, all it takes is one negligent driver to injure a pedestrian. And if you get injured by a car, motorcycle, bus, truck, or any other type of vehicle, your life can turn upside down.
From paying expensive medical bills to talking to insurance adjusters, a lot of stress can get in the way of proper healing after a pedestrian accident. But with our Riverside pedestrian lawyers on your side, you don’t have to worry about any of those. We’ll take the reins and handle the legal side for you, from liaising with insurance companies and authorities about your case to building a winning legal strategy to strengthen your claim.
We’re ready to tirelessly fight for your rights until we secure the maximum compensation possible for your injuries and losses after a pedestrian accident. Learn what we can do as your legal counsel when you book a FREE CONSULTATION with our team today!
Thompson Law attorneys have a proven track record of handling numerous pedestrian accident cases across the country, successfully securing full and fair compensation for our clients. Over the years, we’ve won over $1.9 billion in settlements for personal injury cases. With our deep knowledge of local traffic laws and decades of experience, we’ll bring your case to victory.
We treat every pedestrian accident story with the respect and attention it deserves. We’ll investigate your case thoroughly, gather more evidence to strengthen your claim, and estimate the value of your claim based on the accident’s unique circumstances. From there, we’ll aggressively represent you when talking to insurance companies or taking the negligent party to court until we get you the financial compensation you’re owed.
When you work with us, you won’t have to worry about upfront fees. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay us a small cut of your damages or settlement. That means you only pay us if we win your case. If not, you don’t owe us a thing, plain and simple. That way, you can focus on what’s most important: healing physically and mentally from your injuries.
We’re ready to be your voice in and outside the courtroom. Discover more about what we can do for your case when you book a FREE CASE EVALUATION with our team.
After the road accident, the negligent driver’s insurance company may reach out and talk to you about what happened. But be wary; these adjusters aren’t here for your best interest. Most of the time, their goal is to minimize your payout to lessen the financial impact on their company.
Our Riverside pedestrian accident lawyers know these insurance companies’ tactics like the back of their hands. They’ll downplay your injuries and quickly offer a low settlement, hoping you’ll accept it. Our advice is not to talk to them. Instead, tell them to talk to your legal representation.
From there, we’ll liaise with them on your behalf and negotiate a fair settlement that reflects the full extent of your injuries. We won’t entertain any lowball offers. If they can’t provide a fair amount, we’re not afraid to take the other party to court and demand justice for you in a trial.
The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are almost always associated with driver negligence on the road. Here are some of those negligent acts that play a role in many of the accidents we see in Riverside:
One mistake by a careless driver is all it takes to turn a pedestrian’s life upside down. But we’re here to ensure you don’t suffer any longer. Our Riverside pedestrian lawyers are ready to pursue legal action and demand accountability from those responsible for your pain.
A human body crossing the street is no match for the direct impact of a much larger and heavier vehicle. Even vehicles running at a low speed can cause devastating injuries to a pedestrian. Here are some of the common injuries we see in road crashes involving people crossing the road or walking on the sidewalk:
Treatment for these injuries can cost thousands of dollars. And as an innocent victim, you don’t deserve to pay that out of pocket. Our Riverside pedestrian lawyers can help you demand accountability from the at-fault parties to get proper compensation for your losses.
After getting injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation in the form of damages. These are awarded to you in court, and the amount depends on the sum of your economic and non-economic losses. Below are some of the common types of damages pedestrian accident victims receive:
Our attorneys will fight tooth and nail to obtain full and fair compensation for you so you can recover from the accident, not just physically, but financially as well. Let us estimate the value of your case when you book a FREE CASE REVIEW with our team today!
Our lawyers will assist in gathering evidence and reviewing all available reports to uncover of what truly happened at the scene of the pedestrian accident. From there, determine fault for the accident.
Most of the time, it’s the driver of the vehicle that struck you who is found liable for your injuries. This is if it’s proven that they were acting recklessly on the road, whether because they were driving distractedly, speeding, or violating a traffic law.
In other cases, it’s third-party companies that are found to be at fault. This is in situations where company drivers operating commercial vehicles or trucks are involved in a crash while on duty. This is referred to as vicarious liability.
In rare cases, if the accident that caused the injury happened because of hazards on public roads, a lack of clearly marked crosswalks, or poorly maintained infrastructure, the City of Riverside could also be held liable for the case.
Yes, you can. Riverside, along with every other city in California, follows a “comparative fault” rule. This rule states that if you are partly to blame for the accident, you can still receive the compensation you are owed. However, the amount you obtain will be reduced by the percentage of your fault in the accident.
That means if you were 10% to blame for the pedestrian accident you were involved in, you could still receive 90% of the amount awarded to you in damages. So, if you were compensated $100,000, you would walk away with $90,000.
If all drivers exercised a high level of care on the road, pedestrian accidents would easily be preventable. We believe that pedestrians who get injured at the hands of reckless drivers don’t deserve to suffer, and we do everything we can to ensure innocent victims get the financial compensation they’re owed. We’ll stop at nothing to bring the negligent parties to justice.
Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere in Riverside. However, people crossing the road are most vulnerable at intersections, where multiple roads converge and negligent drivers often violate traffic laws that can harm pedestrians.
One of the most dangerous intersections in the city is Arlington Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard. This intersection is always crowded because these streets are close to Riverside’s popular shopping centers. There are crosswalks on all sides of the intersection.
Another intersection to be careful at as a pedestrian is Magnolia Avenue and Tyler Street, another high-traffic spot with crosswalks on all four sides. There are as many as six lanes on just one side of this intersection, making it very crowded.
If you get involved in a pedestrian accident, the most important thing to do is call 911 if you can. This alerts authorities that an accident has taken place. Soon, police officers and paramedics will be at the scene to assist.
Seeking medical attention is of the utmost importance, whether or not you see any obvious injuries on your body. If you can, take photos and videos of the scene of the accident, too. Document your injuries as well; this can be useful as evidence of damages later when you try to seek financial compensation in court.
Finally, contact a Riverside pedestrian lawyer from Thompson Law. Our lawyers can help protect your rights and guide you through the complexities of road accidents, so you don’t have to deal with legal stress. We’ll discuss your case immediately and take over all your correspondence related to the accident so you don’t have to worry about anything other than recovering from your injuries.
Calling 911 allows you to get immediate treatment right after a road crash. However, some injuries from pedestrian accidents require long-term treatment. Luckily, there are many reputable hospitals around Riverside where you can get the medical attention you need to recover properly. Here are some of them:
Keeping in touch with the Riverside Police Department after a pedestrian accident is crucial for your case. It’s where you’ll go to obtain the official police report, which can be critical evidence in court to support your claim. In the case of a hit-and-run accident, you’ll also liaise with them for updates on the driver’s identification.
Depending on where you are in the city, there are three police stations you can go to:
The challenges victims face after getting hurt in a pedestrian accident can be overwhelming. But we’re committed to taking some of the weight off your shoulders by helping you navigate every step of the legal process. We’ll gather evidence, help prove the negligent party’s liability, and fight tirelessly for your rights in or outside of court.
Want to start your journey of protecting your rights and making sure you get just compensation for your losses? Take the first step toward justice and contact our Riverside pedestrian lawyers for a FREE CONSULTATION today.
If you sustained injuries after getting hit by a vehicle while walking on a crosswalk or sidewalk, you may have a valid pedestrian accident claim. Our lawyers can assist in collecting evidence and creating a winning legal strategy to help prove the driver’s negligence, making them responsible for financially covering your injuries and losses.
In Riverside, the statute of limitations for a pedestrian accident lawsuit is two years after the road crash occurred. If you’re suing a government entity, like the City of Riverside, for the accident, that window shortens to just six months. We recommend getting in touch with our lawyers and filing the legal paperwork for a claim as soon as you can. If you don’t do so within the statute of limitations, you can lose your right to obtain compensation for your injuries.
In the case of a hit-and-run, law enforcement may step in and help you identify the negligent driver through witness accounts or surveillance footage. If they can’t trace who it is, you can still potentially file a claim for your injuries and losses through your own uninsured motorist coverage, if included in your personal insurance.
Not necessarily. Many cases settle outside of court long before a trial starts. Negligent parties sometimes opt to settle through their insurance company because a trial can last months or even years, especially for cases that involve serious injuries and deaths. Our lawyers can negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure you get a fair settlement. If not, we’re not afraid to bring them to trial.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $1.9 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
