San Diego Pedestrian Accident Attorney

During your free case review, we talk through where and how you were hit—whether in a crosswalk, at an intersection, along the shoulder, in a parking lot, or on a sidewalk—and what injuries you’re dealing with. We review any information you already have, such as police reports, photos, medical records, or insurance letters, and give an honest assessment of whether a pedestrian accident claim makes sense under California law. The conversation is confidential and there’s no obligation to move forward.

If you decide to work with us and the scope of representation is signed, we begin a focused investigation into the crash. That can include visiting and photographing the scene, documenting sight lines and lighting, obtaining police or CHP reports, and interviewing witnesses and first responders. We also move quickly to locate and preserve any traffic-camera, dash-cam, business-camera, or home-camera footage before it’s overwritten, as well as data from the vehicle if available.

Next, we bring in the right experts for your case. In pedestrian matters, that often includes accident reconstructionists who can analyze vehicle speed, stopping distance, and where in the roadway the impact occurred, as well as medical specialists, life-care planners, and economists. Together, they help us explain how and why the collision happened, the full extent of your injuries, and what you’re likely to face in terms of future treatment, work limitations, and daily life changes.

Pedestrian crashes often involve more than just a driver and a single insurance policy. We identify all potentially responsible parties—such as the driver, a vehicle owner, an employer if the driver was working, a rideshare or delivery company, or, in some cases, a public entity responsible for a dangerous crosswalk or roadway. At the same time, we review all available insurance coverage, including the at-fault driver’s liability policy and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, to help ensure no potential source of recovery is overlooked.

Using the evidence and expert input, we build a clear picture of what the collision has taken from you—medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, pain, limitations, and the impact on your daily activities and relationships. We then handle communications and negotiations with the insurance companies and defense lawyers so you don’t have to. We push back when insurers try to blame you for simply walking outside a crosswalk, “coming out of nowhere,” or wearing certain clothing, and we keep you updated on all offers and options throughout the process.

If the insurance companies are not willing to resolve your case fairly, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and, if necessary, take your case to trial. Litigation can involve written discovery, depositions of the driver, witnesses, company representatives, and experts, and motion practice. At trial, we work to tell your story—using crosswalk and right-of-way laws, scene diagrams, photos, video, medical testimony, and your own testimony—to show how the crash happened, why the defendants are responsible, and what the incident has meant for you and your family.