Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Los Angeles
Pedestrians hit by vehicles suffer catastrophic injuries even at low speeds. Insurers argue the pedestrian was outside the crosswalk or not paying attention. Former insurance defense attorneys at Lederer & Nojima counter these defenses before they are raised.
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Pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles result in some of the most serious injuries we see. A vehicle traveling 25 miles per hour can cause traumatic brain injury, spinal fractures, internal bleeding, and wrongful death. Pedestrians have no protection. California Vehicle Code section 21950 requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Drivers who fail to yield are liable for all resulting injuries.
David Lederer and John Nojima are former insurance defense attorneys who defended drivers in pedestrian accident cases. They know how insurers deny these claims: argue the pedestrian was jaywalking, argue the pedestrian was distracted or intoxicated, argue the driver had no time to react. These defenses work when the plaintiff's attorney does not immediately secure surveillance footage, witness statements, and traffic signal data that prove the driver was at fault.
We move immediately. When you call Lederer & Nojima after being hit as a pedestrian, we dispatch an investigator to the scene, secure all surveillance footage from nearby businesses and traffic cameras, interview witnesses, and photograph the crosswalk and intersection. We prove the driver's negligence before the insurer builds the defense narrative.
Former Insurance Defense
We defended drivers in pedestrian accident cases. We know every argument insurers use to blame the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian accident cases involve catastrophic injuries and extensive medical treatment. We front all costs.
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How Insurers Minimize Pedestrian Accident Claims
These are the defense tactics we used when we represented drivers. Now we defeat them.
They claim you were outside the crosswalk
Insurers argue you were jaywalking to reduce or deny your claim. California law still requires drivers to exercise caution even when pedestrians are outside crosswalks. We prove the driver had time to see and avoid you.
They argue you were distracted or intoxicated
Insurers investigate whether you were on your phone, wearing headphones, or under the influence. These arguments reduce your recovery under comparative fault. We use witness testimony and toxicology to counter these claims.
They claim the driver had no time to react
Insurers argue you stepped into traffic suddenly and the driver could not avoid you. We use accident reconstruction experts who calculate the driver's sight distance, reaction time, and braking distance to prove the driver was negligent.
They minimize your injuries
Pedestrian injuries are often catastrophic and expensive. Insurers dispute the severity, dispute the need for future treatment, and argue pre-existing conditions. We use medical experts to quantify your full damages.
How We Handle Pedestrian Accident Cases
Scene Investigation
We dispatch an investigator to photograph the crosswalk, measure sight distances, identify all traffic cameras and business surveillance systems, and interview witnesses.
Video Evidence Preservation
Surveillance footage from businesses and traffic cameras is overwritten every 30 to 90 days. We send immediate spoliation letters to preserve all video evidence.
Accident Reconstruction
We retain accident reconstruction experts who calculate the driver's sight distance, reaction time, braking distance, and speed at impact to prove the driver was negligent.
Medical Documentation
We work with your treating physicians to document the full extent of your injuries, the need for future treatment, and your permanent disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the driver says I was not in the crosswalk?
Can I recover compensation if I was jaywalking when I was hit?
What are common injuries in pedestrian accidents?
How long do I have to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit in California?
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Lederer & Nojima, LLP
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 312-1860
Results may vary. Every case is unique. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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