Walking provides excellent exercise and is an inexpensive, environmentally-friendly form of transportation, but heavy traffic and a lack of sidewalks pose risks. When pedestrian accidents in Mission Hills happen due to the reckless actions of motorists, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. helps you hold them responsible.  

Our experienced Mission Hills pedestrian accident attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you get the compensation you need to recover in a claim. Our top case results reveal settlements and jury awards totalling millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. To find out how we can help you, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS and request a free consultation today.  

Cases Our Mission Hills Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Represent                                                                                                                                    

The Mission Hills Neighborhood Council conducted a survey of residents in May 2021, requesting feedback on what they liked about living in the area and where improvements are needed. Among the issues identified were heavy traffic, the lack of places within easy walking distance, and the need for more sidewalks.  

While designated sidewalks, crosswalks, and pedestrian signals at intersections are proven ways of protecting pedestrians, the reckless driving behaviors of motorists can still put them at risk. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we help pedestrian accident victims and their families hold at-fault drivers accountable. Cases our Mission Hills pedestrian accident attorneys represent include:                                                                                                                                                                         

• Pedestrian accidents caused by aggressive driving, such as failing to yield in intersections; 
• Pedestrian accidents caused by distracted drivers, which includes texting, talking on cell phones, or engaging in other activities while behind the wheel; 
• Pedestrian accidents due to drivers under the influence, which includes alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications; 
• Pedestrian accidents due to traffic violations, such as running stop signs and speeding. 

What Are Common Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries In Mission Hills?  

Statistics from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) show that pedestrian accidents in the San Fernando Valley area occur on a regular basis. With the lack of sidewalks and the amount of traffic in Mission Hills, residents here are at an increased risk. With little to protect them in collisions with motor vehicles, personal injuries they suffer are often severe.  

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we help you get compensation for your injuries. While you focus on your recovery, our Mission Hills pedestrian accident attorneys focus on making those at-fault pay. Common types of pedestrian accident injuries suffered by clients in cases we handle include:  

• Broken bones, which often involve multiple fractures; 
• Burn injuries, resulting in permanent disfigurement; 
• Crushing injuries, causing damage to body parts and internal organs; 
• Deep cuts and lacerations, resulting in scars, infections, and loss of use of body parts; 
• Injuries to the back and neck, such as whiplash, fractured vertebrae, and herniated discs; 
• Injuries to soft tissues, such as torn muscles and tendons; 
• Internal injuries, resulting in internal bleeding and causing damage to body organs; 
• Spinal cord injuries, resulting in partial or complete paralysis; 
• Traumatic brain injuries, which can happen due to concussions, skull fractures, or any type of bump or blow to the head.  

How Can I Get Compensation For A Mission Hills Pedestrian Accident?  

When you suffer personal injuries due to a pedestrian accident in Mission Hills, you have the right to hold the at fault driver accountable. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, our legal team can guide you in filing a claim against their insurer, aggressively negotiating on your behalf to help ensure you get the maximum amount you need to recover in any settlements.  

If your injuries are severe or the at-fault driver is uninsured, our Mission Hills pedestrian accident attorneys can guide you in filing a lawsuit against them. Compensation you may be entitled to under the California Civil Code includes:  

• Economic damages, which cover actual costs such as current and future medical expenses and lost wages.  
• Non-economic damages, which compensate you for intangible costs, including pain, suffering, and any loss of enjoyment in life you experience while recovering from your injuries.  
• Punitive damages, which is an additional amount we can push for if the at-fault driver acted in a particularly willful and negligent manner. Examples include driving at high rates of speed or with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) level.  

Injured in a hit and run pedestrian accident in Mission Hills? Harris Personal Injury Lawyers take the actions needed to identify and locate the driver. We generally represent clients on a contingency basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we get money for you.  

Call 1-800-GO-HARRIS And Request A Free Consultation Today 

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers provide the trusted legal guidance and professional representation you need to get compensation for pedestrian accident injuries. To find out how we can help you, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS or contact our Mission Hills pedestrian accident attorneys online and request a free consultation today.