Los Angeles pedestrian accident? You don't have to prove you were perfect.
Drivers and insurers often say the person walking stepped out. We collect the video, the witnesses and the scene before they're gone. Free case review, no fee unless we win, and a real person answers 24/7.
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Many pedestrian crashes are hit-and-runs. License plate cameras now help police find many of these drivers. Learn how police find hit-and-run drivers.
What you can get paid for
A pedestrian claim covers everything the crash took from you, now and later.
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Deadlines vary. Act early.
How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
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Published in the Daily Journal
- Pedestrian fatalities have spiked. Who’s to blame?Read the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · May 9, 2024 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExamines driver conduct and other factors associated with pedestrian injury and death, with a focus on California roads.
More about pedestrian accident cases in Los Angeles
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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles: what to know
California recorded 928 pedestrian deaths in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Los Angeles, with its wide, fast streets and heavy foot traffic, accounts for many of the cases we see.
California rules for people on foot
- Drivers must yield. A driver must yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk and in an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection (Vehicle Code 21950). Pedestrians must not step into the path of a car that is too close to stop.
- Not in a crosswalk? You can still recover. California reduces your compensation by your share of the blame but does not take it away. Since 2023, the Freedom to Walk Act also limits tickets for crossing outside a crosswalk unless there was an immediate danger.
- Your own insurance can help. If the driver fled or has little insurance, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may pay, even though you were on foot.
- Deadlines vary. Claims against a government agency, for example for a missing crosswalk or broken signal, can have deadlines measured in months. Call early.
Hit by a driver who fled?
Many pedestrian crashes in Los Angeles are hit-and-runs. License plate cameras and business video help police find many of these drivers, but the video can be deleted within days. Read how police find hit-and-run drivers.
What we have done for pedestrians
A client was struck in a crosswalk. The insurer offered $25,000. The jury awarded $26.26 million (with co-counsel). Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee yours.
What to do now
- Get medical care, and keep going to follow-up visits.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer.
- Save photos, witness names and the police or incident report number.
- Ask nearby businesses and homes to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
How we work with Los Angeles clients
Our Los Angeles office is a satellite office, open by appointment. Your case team works at our headquarters in Irvine. We meet you in Los Angeles, at your home or hospital, or by phone or video. A real person answers 24/7, in English or Spanish.
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