Cohen & Marzban — LA Pedestrian Accident Law Firm — Protecting Your Rights!

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in LA

Pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles can occur due to a variety of factors, often involving driver negligence or hazardous road conditions:

• Distracted driving: Drivers who are texting, talking on the phone, eating, or engaging in other distractions are less likely to notice pedestrians, increasing the risk of collisions.
• Speeding: Speeding reduces a driver’s reaction time and significantly increases the severity of pedestrian accidents.
• Failure to yield: Drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at crosswalks, intersections, or other designated areas are a major cause of accidents.
• Driving under the influence: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs severely impairs a driver’s judgment, reaction time, and coordination.
• Poor visibility: Pedestrian accidents are more likely to occur at night or in poorly lit areas where drivers have difficulty seeing pedestrians.
• Unsafe road conditions: Poorly maintained roads, inadequate crosswalks, missing or obstructed sidewalks, and lack of pedestrian signals can create hazardous conditions.
• Left-turn accidents: Drivers making left turns often fail to yield to pedestrians who are crossing the street with the right-of-way, resulting in dangerous collisions.
• Rear-end collisions: Inattentive or distracted drivers may rear-end vehicles stopped at crosswalks, pushing them into pedestrians and causing serious injuries.

Accurately defining the type of accident you experienced is vital for holding negligent drivers accountable and helping you secure the financial resources you need to recover and rebuild your life.

Compensation for Your Injuries

Our dedicated Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorneys will fight to recover the maximum compensation you deserve for your injuries, including:

• Medical expenses: Costs of medical treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and any future medical needs.
• Lost wages: Compensation for income lost due to your injuries and inability to work.
• Pain and suffering: Damages for the physical pain and emotional distress you have endured.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: Compensation for the impact your injuries have had on your ability to enjoy activities and hobbies you previously practiced.

Most damages are intended to make the victim financially whole and mitigate the harm they experienced due to someone else’s negligence. However, in cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the responsible party.