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When a pedestrian is hit by a car, life changes in an instant. With no protection against thousands of pounds of metal and force, victims often suffer devastating injuries that can affect them for months, years, or even permanently. Beyond the physical trauma, medical bills start piling up, work becomes impossible, and the future feels uncertain.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, you’re not alone in this fight. At VIP Injury Attorneys, we stand with injured pedestrians and their families during these incredibly difficult times. We understand the overwhelming challenges you’re facing, and we’re here to fight tirelessly for the care and compensation you deserve.
Los Angeles streets can be dangerous for pedestrians. With busy intersections, heavy traffic, and countless distractions, pedestrian accidents happen far too often across our city. When these collisions occur, the pedestrian almost always bears the worst of the impact.
You may be dealing with broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord damage, or internal injuries that require extensive medical treatment. Meanwhile, insurance companies may be pressuring you for statements or quick settlements that don’t cover your true costs. Medical bills are mounting, you can’t work, and you’re worried about your family’s financial future.
These concerns are completely understandable. Pedestrian accidents often result in some of the most serious injuries we see, and the road to recovery can be long and expensive.
VICTORY – We Fight for Maximum Compensation
We don’t accept the lowball offers insurance companies throw at pedestrian accident victims. We’ve recovered substantial settlements for clients who were struck while walking, helping them rebuild their lives after devastating injuries.
INTEGRITY – Fighting Victim-Blaming Tactics
We know insurance companies often try to shift blame onto pedestrians to reduce their payouts. They’ll claim you weren’t paying attention or shouldn’t have been crossing there. We combat these unfair tactics with honest, compelling evidence that tells the real story of what happened and why you deserve justice.
PASSION – We Understand the Impact on Your Life
We understand how a pedestrian accident can shatter your sense of safety and independence. The simple act of walking to the store or crossing the street shouldn’t put your life at risk. We’ve dedicated ourselves to protecting vulnerable pedestrians and holding negligent drivers accountable, because we know this isn’t just about an accident – it’s about restoring your quality of life.
Los Angeles is a walking city with busy streets, crowded crosswalks, and complex intersections. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents often happen due to preventable driver negligence, including:
Environmental factors can also contribute to accidents, such as poorly maintained sidewalks, broken streetlights, obstructed crosswalks, or inadequate traffic signage.
If you or a loved one is hit by a vehicle, these steps can help protect your health and legal rights:
Even if you feel okay initially, adrenaline can mask serious injuries. Let paramedics evaluate you.
A police report creates an official record of what happened.
Get names and contact information from anyone who saw the accident.
Document vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals, and your visible injuries.
Insurance companies often try to get recorded statements that can hurt your case later.
of all medical treatment, expenses, and how your injuries affect your daily life.
VIP Tip: Remember, the other driver’s insurance company is not on your side. They want to pay as little as possible, even if it means you don’t get the medical care you need.
Pedestrian accidents are often more complex than other personal injury claims for several important reasons:
Without any protection against impact, pedestrians frequently suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, and internal organ damage that require extensive medical care and long-term treatment.
While the driver who hit you may be primarily responsible, other parties could share liability, including the city (for poor road maintenance or faulty traffic signals), property owners (for obstructed views), or even vehicle manufacturers (for defective brakes or safety systems).
Insurance adjusters frequently try to argue that pedestrians were jaywalking, not paying attention, or somehow contributed to the accident to reduce their payout obligations.
Skid marks fade, witnesses forget details, and surveillance footage gets erased. Having an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer investigate immediately helps preserve crucial evidence.
Working with a dedicated pedestrian accident lawyer helps level the playing field against well-funded insurance companies and their teams of adjusters and attorneys.
You may still have a valid claim. California follows comparative negligence laws, meaning even if you were partly at fault, you can still recover damages. The key is proving the driver’s negligence was the primary cause of the accident.
Generally, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, it’s important to contact a lawyer much sooner to preserve evidence and begin building your case.
You may still have options through your own uninsured motorist coverage or by pursuing other potentially liable parties. Our experience has taught us to explore all possible sources of compensation. For more info on this, check out our blog on uninsured drivers in California.
Many pedestrian accident cases settle out of court. However, having a lawyer who’s prepared to take your case to trial often leads to better settlement offers from insurance companies.
Every case is unique. The value depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term impact on your life. We evaluate each case individually to pursue maximum compensation.
At VIP Injury Attorneys, we understand how devastating pedestrian injuries can be for victims and their families. When you work with us, you get more than just legal representation – you get passionate advocates who treat every case like it’s personal.
Our comprehensive approach includes:
We investigate every detail of your accident, including driver negligence, traffic signal timing, road design, and any other factors that contributed to your injuries. We work with accident reconstruction professionals when needed to build the strongest possible case.
We help you get the medical care you need while building detailed documentation of your injuries, treatment, and prognosis. This evidence is crucial for proving the full extent of your damages.
Insurance companies know we’re prepared to fight. We negotiate aggressively to get fair compensation that covers all your current and future needs, not just immediate medical bills.
While many cases settle, insurance companies take us seriously because they know we’re prepared to take cases to trial when necessary to get maximum compensation for our clients.
We understand this is one of the most difficult times in your life. We handle all the legal battles so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
Ready to get the help you deserve? Call VIP Injury Attorneys at 323-977-1847 for your free consultation.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you don’t have to face this battle alone. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start protecting your rights and building your case.
Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers working to minimize your compensation. You deserve the same level of representation fighting for you.
Let’s help you fight for the treatment you need and the compensation you deserve. We offer a “No Win, No Fee” guarantee, so you risk nothing by calling us today.
Don’t settle for less than VIP treatment. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us take the fight off your shoulders. We’ll handle the legal battles while you focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
Disclaimer: Please note that our prior results are not a warranty, guarantee, or prediction of future results. Each case is different just like each of our clients.
When you choose VIP Injury Attorneys, you’re not just hiring lawyers – you’re gaining advocates who understand the vulnerability pedestrians face and will fight tirelessly to restore your sense of safety and security. Contact us today and let us take the fight off your shoulders while you focus on healing and rebuilding your life.
A successful pedestrian accident claim may include compensation for:
All current and future medical costs related to your injuries, including emergency room treatment, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, and ongoing care.
Compensation for time off work and reduced ability to earn income in the future due to your injuries.
Recognition of the physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life caused by your injuries.
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other treatments needed for your recovery.
Replacement or repair of damaged personal property like clothing, phones, or other items.
For families who have lost a loved one, compensation may include funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
The goal is to get compensation that helps restore your life as much as possible and provides security for your future needs.
