Pedestrians are at risk for serious injury and the risk of losing their lives if struck by a car, truck, or bus, and yet it happens too often in Santa Monica. If you are hit by a vehicle of any type, your losses could be significant, including physical and emotional damage as well as ongoing financial struggle. Do not let the insurance company take advantage of you. Call our Santa Monica pedestrian accident attorney to discuss your case with our team.
The Liberatore Law Firm provides free consultations for accident victims. You pay nothing if our Santa Monica personal injury lawyer does not win your case.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Santa Monica
Our attorneys help victims no matter what caused their accident. Our objective is to identify all parties responsible and hold them accountable for your losses. Some of the most common causes include:
- Distracted drivers
- Speeding
- Fatigued drivers
- Road rage
- Mechanical failures and breakdowns
- Lack of lighting in crosswalks
- Non-marked crosswalks
- Not checking before turning
Our team will use all evidence available to build a claim against the party you believe is responsible for your accident. That information will help us identify any additional parties responsible, such as the city or property owner who failed to ensure safety.
Damages in a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian accident risks are very costly, which is why insurance companies will work quickly to try to reduce what they pay you. We encourage you not to file a claim until you speak to our pedestrian accident attorney in Santa Monica. You may be owed compensation such as:
- Medical expenses for any injuries you suffered and your full recovery
- Ongoing and permanent injuries, disfigurement, pain, and disability
- Lost time at work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and mental anguish
- Loss of quality of life
If your family member died as a result of a pedestrian accident, you may have the right to pursue justice on their behalf if you are a close family member, such as a spouse, child, or parent, or if you are a representative of the estate. These are complicated cases that deserve the utmost attention. Let our wrongful death lawyers help you seek fair compensation for your loss as well as the impact it will have on your future.
Pursue a Claim Before the Statute of Limitations Runs Out
California’s statute of limitations is two years for personal injury cases like car accidents. This allows victims a full two years to seek damages against an at-fault party for their losses. However, if you wait beyond this timeframe, you may be unable to seek justice in a court of law. For that reason, we encourage every client to start working with a Santa Monica pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Attorney Now
Your future is on the line because of the mistakes another person made. You deserve full and fair advocacy in a case like this, and our legal team brings you the experience you can rely on. Contact a Santa Monica pedestrian accident attorney now to discuss your case with our team. At The Liberatore Law Firm, we know you need a trusted resource. That is why, if we do not win your case, you do not pay for our attorney fees.
