Ventura Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

One minute you are out for a jog, running your regular route, the next minute you hear tires screeching. You may wake up in an ambulance or in the emergency room. You realize you have been struck by a car. What to do? After receiving medical care and beginning your recovery, we recommend you contact a Ventura pedestrian accident attorney at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers. Our pedestrian accident lawyers handle all types of accidents, including when pedestrians are struck by vehicles or injured due to defective property. You can reach us by calling 1-800-GO-HARRIS. We will schedule your free consultation at a time and a place most convenient for you. If another person or business was at fault for your accident and injuries, we will help you pursue compensation. We are proud to have helped more than 5,000 clients win over $300 million in settlements and court awards.

Common Causes of Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes

At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, we have handled pedestrian accident and injury cases arising from all types of careless and reckless driving. No matter what type of collision you were in, let us help you pursue an auto insurance claim for compensation. Some of the more common causes of pedestrian-vehicle collisions include:

• Distracted driving, including using a cell phone, eating and drinking, reaching for something in the vehicle, or looking at something outside the vehicle.
• Drowsy driving, including driving after getting too little sleep and falling asleep behind the wheel.
• Impaired driving due to alcohol, drugs, prescription medications, or a combination of alcohol and drugs.
• Failing to follow traffic signals and signs, including failing to yield, running a red light, or running a stop sign.
• Failing to adhere to the rules of the road, including speeding, failing to yield the right of way, and driving without lights at dawn, dusk, and night.
• Ignoring crosswalks and pedestrian crossing signals.

Once you hire one of our Ventura pedestrian accident lawyers, we will thoroughly investigate the crash. We will identify the driver’s negligence behavior to build a strong claim for compensation, whether that behavior was texting and driving, drunk driving, or failing to slow down and stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk.

What to do After a Pedestrian is Struck by a Vehicle

If you or someone you are with is hit by a vehicle, we recommend you take a few steps: Call 911: You want the police and emergency responders to arrive as soon as possible. They will help control traffic, get you or your friend help, and begin a preliminary investigation to complete an accident report. Take photos and video: If you have a mobile phone with a camera, take pictures of the vehicle, the property damage, and the victim’s injuries. Do your best to take photos and videos from different angles and distances, but never put yourself in harm’s way to do so. Ask for the driver’s information: Get the driver’s name, phone number, address, and insurance information. Ask for witnesses’ information: If there are passengers in the vehicle or other witnesses have stopped at the scene, ask for their names and contact information. Your Ventura pedestrian accident lawyer may contact them later for a statement regarding what they heard and saw. Obtain medical care: Whether or not you or your companion believe their injuries are serious, see a physician right away. We recommend you go to the emergency room for a full exam. After being struck by a vehicle, you may have injuries you cannot see or feel yet, such as a concussion or internal bleeding. Call a lawyer: Once you have been examined, diagnosed, and treated, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer in Ventura for help. Our team can help you pursue compensation through an insurance claim or litigation.

Compensation After a Car-Pedestrian Collision in Ventura, CA

If you or a loved one were struck by a negligent driver and injured, let us help you pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries. To have a strong case for compensation, we begin by thoroughly investigating the accident. We gather as much evidence as possible to identify who was directly at fault, who was liable, and how we can establish their responsibility. We then proceed with the insurance claim. Insurance adjusters prioritize their company’s bottom line over your needs. We are here to ensure their priorities do not cause them to wrongfully deny your claim or refuse to settle for anything but an inappropriately low amount. If we are unable to obtain an insurance settlement, we will pursue your compensation in court. We never hesitate to file personal injury claims and take a case through trial. We are experienced litigators. Whether through a settlement or litigation, we will demand that you receive compensation for your past and future:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages and employment benefits
• Out of pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Disfigurement
• Disability
• Reduced earning potential
• Loss of consortium
• Property damage

To schedule a free consultation, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS.