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 2019 reports that California is the 16th most dangerous state for pedestrians. Over 7,000 pedestrians were killed between 2008 to 2018, increasing the state’s pedestrian fatality rate by…
Pedestrian accidents are all too common and responsible for many severe injuries each year. To increase your safety while walking, it is important to know the common examples of pedestrian accidents that occur. Turning Vehicle Pedestrian Accident Drivers turning right or left may fail to check the crosswalk or wait long enough for a…
