San Diego
Pedestrian Accident
Attorney
Being hit by a car while you’re walking in San Diego—whether in a crosswalk, along the shoulder, or in a parking lot—can change everything in an instant. One moment you’re crossing the street or walking to your car; the next, you’re dealing with serious injuries, medical appointments, and insurance questions about who is responsible. At Hulburt Law Firm, we represent pedestrians and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases across San Diego County.
Types of pedestrian accident cases we handle:
- Crosswalk and intersection collisions
- Mid-block and “outside the crosswalk” crashes
- Turning-vehicle, driveway, and parking-lot incidents
- Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents
- Crashes involving drunk, drug-impaired, or distracted drivers
- Dangerous crosswalks, roadways, and sidewalks
Our Approach
Throughout your pedestrian accident case, we keep you informed, answer your questions, and explain each step in clear terms. Because we limit the number of serious injury and wrongful death matters we accept, we’re able to dig deeply into the details of each crash—reviewing police reports, scene photos, traffic-camera and business-camera footage, vehicle data, and road-design or crosswalk issues.
Pedestrian cases often involve more than just the driver: an employer, vehicle owner, public entity, or property owner may also share responsibility. We investigate all potential defendants and insurance policies, including uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage when the at-fault driver has minimum limits or flees the scene. With Hulburt Law Firm handling the evidence, insurance negotiations, and deadlines—especially in cases involving government-claim requirements—you can focus on your medical recovery and your day-to-day life.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian in or around San Diego, we invite you to contact us for a free case review.
Navigate the Law
Understand and manage the complexities of your case with an expert legal team on your side.
Gather Crucial Evidence
Our legal team collects crucial evidence to present a compelling case.
Negotiate Settlements
We handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing parties in order to achieve the highest settlements possible.
Representation in Court
Our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation if your case goes to trial.
Case Results
Our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results.
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car while using a dangerous crosswalk.
A San Diego tour bus struck a man while he was crossing N. Harbor Drive in a marked crosswalk, causing serious injuries.
A San Diego tour bus struck and killed a woman while she was lawfully using the crosswalk in Mission Hills.
A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.
A massive, improperly installed gate collapsed on a sub-contracted worker who was asked by the general contractor to paint it, causing his tragic death.
A concrete block wall wasn't properly supported and fell on a construction worker in El Cajon, killing him.
The Harm
A residential care facility in San Diego County allowed a disabled adult resident to wander out of the facility undetected in the early morning. The resident was then hit by a car while crossing a street.
The Truth
Attorney Conor Hulburt discovered that the facility had stopped putting batteries in their door alarm system, which was designed to alert them to residents leaving. The business responsible for running the facility also understaffed the night shift. This evidence, along with compelling deposition testimony from facility staff and management, demonstrated that the tragic car accident was easily avoidable.
Justice
The residential care facility entered into a confidential settlement that will help the client and his family for years to come.
If you or a loved one was injured because a care facility, business, or property owner failed to keep them safe, you don’t have to shoulder it alone — contact Hulburt Law Firm for a free, confidential case review to discuss your options after a pedestrian or premises-related accident in San Diego County.
How It Works
Free Case Review
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.
Detailed Investigation
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.
Working With Experts
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.
Liability & Insurance Analysis
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.
Building Your Case & Negotiating
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.
Litigation & Trial Representation
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.
California Pedestrian Accident Law
California pedestrian accident cases are governed by general personal-injury rules—fault, negligence, damages, and strict deadlines—as well as specific right-of-way and government-claim rules. Here is a brief overview of how the law treats pedestrians in crosswalks and on or near the roadway.
When Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way in California?
Fault and Comparative Negligence in Pedestrian Cases
Who Can Be Liable in a Pedestrian Accident?
What Compensation Is Available After a Pedestrian Accident?
Common Causes of Pedestrian Crashes in California
Deadlines to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in California
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
Forget surface-level research and mediocre inquiries. We dive deep to conduct extensive investigations and gather evidence in order to build your strongest case.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use technology to your advantage. By using video and photography, scene recreations, and graphics, we tell your story in a visually-compelling way that other law firms cannot match.
Maximum Compensation
Defense attorneys and insurance companies know us and respect us. We assess the full extent of your damages and pursue all responsible parties in order to maximize the compensation you deserve.
The Right Experience
Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases are rarely simple. We have taken on the largest corporations, insurance companies, and defense firms in the country and won.
Genuine Care
We understand how important it is to have a compassionate and considerate lawyer. From providing regular case updates to ensuring clients are adequately prepared for each step of the case, we continually demonstrate our care for all of our clients.
Pedestrian Accident
FAQs
What should I do after a pedestrian accident in San Diego?
How do I know if I have a pedestrian accident case, and do I need a lawyer?
What evidence is most important in a pedestrian accident case?
Who can be held responsible for a pedestrian accident in California?
What compensation can I recover after being hit as a pedestrian?
Do I have a case if I was jaywalking or outside the crosswalk?
Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
What happens if the driver is uninsured, underinsured, or leaves the scene (hit-and-run)?
Who pays my medical bills while my pedestrian accident case is pending?
What are the time limits for filing a pedestrian accident lawsuit in California?
What are the California minimum auto insurance limits that apply in pedestrian cases?
What should I expect during the legal process in a pedestrian accident case?
What are common injuries in pedestrian accidents?
What if a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident?
Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
The Hulburt Law Firm specializes in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in San Diego, California.
