When a pedestrian accident is caused by someone else’s reckless or negligent actions, victims can hold the responsible party accountable for their losses. The types of compensation available may include the following. Economic Damages Pedestrian accident victims typically suffer actual financial losses for which they deserve reimbursement, known as economic damages. For example: Medical Bills…
California has laws in place to protect pedestrians who are hit by a motor vehicle. If a driver’s negligence was responsible for a collision, injured pedestrians have the right to hold them accountable for their losses. California Negligence Laws Understanding how liability works in California after a pedestrian accident is critical to recovering the compensation…
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem, and fatalities are trending up throughout the country and in California. Pedestrian Accident Injury and Fatality Data A study completed in 2023 reports that California is the 8th most dangerous state for pedestrians. Over 9,000 pedestrians were killed between 2015 to 2023, increasing the state’s pedestrian fatality rate by…
