Santa Clarita Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Direct Attorney Representation for Santa Clarita Valley Pedestrian Victims
When a driver strikes a pedestrian, the injuries are serious and the fault disputes follow fast. Insurers routinely invoke California’s comparative negligence rules to argue the pedestrian shares blame, reducing what they’ll pay. At Accident Attorneys, we represent pedestrian accident victims throughout Santa Clarita and the surrounding Santa Clarita Valley, and we handle fault disputes head-on from the first call. Clients work directly with a qualified attorney, not a paralegal, at every stage of the case.
If you or someone you love was struck by a vehicle in Santa Clarita, call our pedestrian accident attorneys at (661) 261-4929 for a free case review. No fees unless we recover for you.
A Track Record Worth Evaluating Before You Call
Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined legal experience and have recovered more than $1 billion in settlements and jury trials. We’ve been representing injury victims since 2014, handling cases from straightforward claims to genuinely contested ones, including a case that resulted in the recall of a defective product. When the facts of a claim are hard to establish, that kind of attention to detail matters.
Pedestrian Crash Trends in Santa Clarita
Combined bicycle and pedestrian collisions in Santa Clarita rose 18%, from 62 in 2023 to 73 in 2024, according to the City of Santa Clarita’s own traffic safety reporting. Most fatal pedestrian crashes occur between 6:00 p.m. and midnight, when visibility is lowest. At 40 mph, a struck pedestrian faces an 85% chance of being killed. For the people behind those numbers, they aren’t abstract at all.
California Right-of-Way Law & Comparative Fault
California Vehicle Code requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. An approaching driver must exercise due care and reduce speed or take other protective action. Pedestrians also must exercise due care and prohibits suddenly leaving a curb or safe place to walk into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
Insurers use that pedestrian-duty provision to argue shared fault. California’s comparative negligence system means a pedestrian found partially at fault can still recover compensation, but the amount is reduced by their percentage of responsibility. How fault is framed early in a claim directly affects what a victim may recover. California law generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and delay can make that framing harder to control.
What a Pedestrian Accident Claim Can Cover
A pedestrian accident claim can cover medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering damages. Before making a settlement offer, insurers typically review police reports, witness statements, and available surveillance footage. That evidence becomes harder to obtain the longer a claim goes unaddressed, which is one reason early legal involvement matters.
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Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 661-261-4929 today!
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What is the minimum amount for a personal injury settlement?
There is no minimum amount of money allowed for a personal injury settlement; every case is determined by the unique facts surrounding the claim. Additionally, most jurisdictions do not have a cap on the amount of my money that you can receive through a personal injury settlement.
In California, the amount of money that you can receive for noneconomic damages (pain, suffering, etc.) for a medical malpractice case is limited to $250,000; however, other injury settlements are not subject to this restriction.
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How will I receive my personal injury settlement?
If you file a claim against an individual, his / her insurance company is probably aware of the judgment. If the insurance is unaware of the settlement, you can notify the insurer. At this point, the insurance provider should issue a check for the settlement.
If the responsible party does not have insurance, you may need to enter the settlement with the court. The court has the authority to enforce the judgment if the responsible party refuses to pay.
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How much is my personal injury case worth?
Every case is different. A variety of circumstances determine the value of your claim. Property damage, medical expenses, hospitalization fees, pain, and suffering, missed wages, and many other factors can affect the outcome of your case.
You can even collect damages for future unemployment / missed wages and ongoing medical costs. Speak with a member of the legal team at Accident Attorneys to learn more about the potential value of your case.
