Brentwood Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian collision, contact Harris Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation with a pedestrian accident attorney. Our team is available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we can come to you if you are unable to travel. Give us a call at 1-800-GO-HARRIS to get started. 

Common Causes of Vehicle-Pedestrian Collisions in California

Our Brentwood personal injury lawyers have a track record of successfully recovering damages for victims of pedestrian accidents. In many cases, the driver is to blame: Texting while driving, driving while impaired, disregarding traffic laws, and generally failing to use reasonable care while behind the wheel can have a deadly impact on pedestrians lawfully using a crosswalk.   A single moment of inattention is all it takes to injure or kill an innocent pedestrian. We have found that the most common forms of negligence that lead to pedestrian collisions include the following: 

• Distracted driving 
• Impaired driving 
• Drowsy driving 
• Speeding  
• Running red lights 
• Driving without headlights 
• Failing to yield to the pedestrian’s right of way 
• Ignoring crossing signals 

Steps to Take After a Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision

Depending on what caused the accident, our attorneys will deploy different tactics, from hiring an accident reconstructionist to replicate the accident scene, to proving a driver’s intoxication or impairment. We understand the laws binding both motorists and pedestrians and will craft an argument that is tailored to the unique circumstances of your case.  If you’ve been hit by a car, or if you witnessed a friend or family member’s accident, your attorney will encourage you to take the following steps:  

• Document the accident and injuries. While the incident is still unfolding, take as many photos and videos as you can, capturing the vehicles involved, the crosswalk or intersection, resulting property damage, and the victim’s injuries. 
• Track down eyewitnesses. Approach any known eyewitnesses to gather names and contact information. Their accounts of the accident may be critical down the road should you decide to file a claim. 
• Seek a full medical examination. Even if you feel that you – or the victim – have emerged from the incident unscathed, it is vital to still undergo a full evaluation by a medical professional to check for hidden injuries and to create a record of the damage.

For a Free Consultation Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS Today.

If you’re navigating the aftermath of a devastating pedestrian accident, you must do all you can to boost your claim. The personal injury attorneys at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers are here to guide you through the claims process. Our experience representing accident victims throughout California positions us to help you pursue maximum compensation for your injuries and other losses. Throughout the years, we have helped injured clients collectively recover more than $300 million in damages. A member of our legal team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your questions. Call us at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or send us a message online.