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Walking in Los Angeles means crossing wide, fast boulevards, turning-car intersections, parking lot entrances, and driveways. Pedestrians are struck in crosswalks, while the signal is changing, and on streets where drivers speed up to beat the light.
If a driver hit you or someone you love, a Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer at Feher Law can take on the insurance company and build the claim while you recover. We gather the collision report, video, and witness accounts, and we pursue full compensation for your medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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Key Takeaways
- The crosswalk rule decides most of these cases. Vehicle Code 21950 requires a driver to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing in any marked or unmarked crosswalk, and a violation of it carries the liability argument on its own.
- Los Angeles County leads California in pedestrian fatalities, and the injuries are multi-system: there is nothing between a person and a multi-ton vehicle, so fractures, internal injuries and brain trauma are common even at moderate speed.
- The claim covers more than the hospital bill. Current and future medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages and lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering are all recoverable, and future care is where most of the value sits in a serious case.
- A pedestrian has two years to sue (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1) and six months to notify a public agency (Government Code 911.2), and the time to sue is paused for a child.
- Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Pedestrian cases are cases about people with no protection against a vehicle. What we focus on:
- identifying who had the right of way, and who failed to see or yield
- collecting video from nearby businesses, buses, and traffic cameras before it is overwritten
- locating insurance beyond the driver’s policy, including your own uninsured and underinsured coverage
- documenting injuries that can change a life, such as head, spine, and leg injuries
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law. View full results on our Case Results page.
Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
Two years is the outer limit for a pedestrian suit under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, and evidence fades much sooner.
- Business and traffic camera video is often overwritten within weeks
- Skid marks, vehicle damage, and signal timing change or are lost
- A driver who fled is easier to identify in the first days
- Witnesses leave the scene with few notes, and memories fade
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
Cassandra De Vera
Law Clerk
What a Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Does
A Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyer handles what injured people cannot: the investigation, the insurance claims, and the paperwork. We reconstruct the crash, identify every responsible party, document your injuries, and negotiate. If the driver fled or has no insurance, we pursue your own uninsured motorist coverage, which insurers offer under Insurance Code 11580.2.
First Steps After a Pedestrian Accident
- Call 911 and get medical care, even if you feel able to walk away.
- Stay at the scene if you can, and ask for the police report number.
- Get the driver’s details: name, plate, insurance, and a description if the driver leaves.
- Photograph the scene, the crosswalk, signals, and your injuries.
- Find witnesses and nearby cameras.
- Do not give a recorded statement or accept a quick offer before speaking with a lawyer.
Filing Deadlines for Pedestrian Claims
A pedestrian injury suit is generally due within two years under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. If a city, county, or transit agency may share the blame, for example for a defective crosswalk or signal, written notice is usually due within six months under Government Code 911.2.
Evidence in a Pedestrian Case
Evidence includes the police report, scene and injury photos, video, witness statements, medical records, the driver’s phone records in some cases, vehicle data, and traffic signal records. In hit-and-run cases, we also collect any partial plate, vehicle description, and nearby camera footage.
Pedestrian Rights in Los Angeles Crosswalks
Under Vehicle Code 21950, drivers must yield to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and every intersection is treated as a crosswalk even when no lines are painted. Pedestrians who cross outside a crosswalk must yield to vehicles under Vehicle Code 21954, but the driver still owes a duty of ordinary care to avoid hitting them.
California uses pure comparative fault, so even if an insurer says you crossed at the wrong spot, your claim is reduced by your share of fault, not barred. That is why the evidence of what the driver saw, how fast the car was going, and whether the driver was on a phone often decides how much a claim is worth.
After a Los Angeles Pedestrian Crash: Reports, Hospitals, and Claims
When a pedestrian is hit in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department usually investigates on city streets, the California Highway Patrol on freeways and state routes, and the County Sheriff in some areas. Ask for the report number, tell responders about any pain, and we will obtain the report and any video.
A driver who fled does not end the claim. Under Vehicle Code 20001 a driver in an injury crash must stop and give information. We help identify the driver, and your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply.
What a Pedestrian Lawyer Costs
No upfront payment is needed. We take pedestrian cases for a fee paid only from a recovery.
Services We Offer
We help injured people throughout Los Angeles County.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $1.95M – Pedestrian Accident
- $929K – Car Accident
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: try our pedestrian accident settlement calculator for a first range, or speak directly with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer for a personalized review.
What Pedestrian Claims Recover in Los Angeles
Los Angeles pedestrian accidents often cause severe injuries because pedestrians have no protection from vehicles. Typical settlement ranges:
| Injury Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Catastrophic Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Injuries / Bruising | $5,000 – $30,000 | $50,000 – $150,000 |
| Broken Bones | $25,000 – $200,000 | $500,000 – $1,500,000 |
| Spinal Injury | $150,000 – $1,500,000 | $3,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | $300,000 – $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 – $20,000,000+ |
| Amputation | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $25,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
We serve pedestrians and families across Los Angeles.
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If you or someone you love was struck while walking, contact Feher Law or call (310) 340-1112.
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Other Los Angeles Practice Areas
Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
- Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Truck Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Rideshare Accident Lawyer
- Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyer
- Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
- Los Angeles Slip and Fall Lawyer
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.