Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday, May 14th, a pickup truck struck and injured a woman and a child in Canoga Park. The accident occurred in the 7600 block of Shirley Avenue. Paramedics transported the injured pedestrians to Northridge Hospital to receive medical attention. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.

aWhether walking inside or out of a crosswalk, pedestrians have rights and, if injured by a negligent driver, may seek compensation for expenses related to their recovery,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis.

In Los Angeles County, traffic collisions claimed the lives of 177 pedestrians and injured another 5,215 in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Comparing the design and pedestrian safety of 52 metro areas in the nation with populations of over one million residents, Transportation for America ranked the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana area 27th in its Pedestrian Danger Index.

All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to wish a full recovery to the woman and child who were struck and injured by the truck yesterday.

The Los Angeles Daily News originally reported this Canoga Park pedestrian accident.

Resources for accident victims and their families, such as articles on pedestrian rights and on filing a claim for compensation for expenses related to the injury, are available to the public free of charge.

If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.

Shortly before 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 13th, a police car struck and fatally injured pedestrian Isabel Pablo Tomas in the Casa Blanca community of Riverside. While crossing Madison Street in front of St. Anthonyas Church, she was hit by a patrol car driven by an officer who was on duty at the time of the collision. According to Angel Gaytan Jr., a resident of the neighborhood, several people who were standing in front of the church may have witnessed the accident. Tomas was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries at about 3 p.m., according to her son.

aWhether walking inside or outside of a crosswalk, pedestrians have rights,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis. aIn the event that a motorist causes fatal harm to a pedestrian in an accident, the motorist may face a wrongful death claim from the victimas family.a

Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 40 pedestrians and injured another 395 throughout Riverside County in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. That year, 567 pedestrians were killed in collisions in the state.

All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to offer our condolences to the family of Isabel Pablo Tomas, the pedestrian who was struck and fatally injured by the police car.

The Press-Enterprise originally reported this Casa Blanca pedestrian accident.

Resources for accident victims and their families, including articles on pedestrian rights and on the wrongful death claims process, are available to the public free of charge.

If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.

At about 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 13th, a pickup truck struck and seriously injured a 4-year-old boy in Palm Desert. The boy was crossing the street at the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue with his mother when the truck ran a red light and hit him. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Witnesses have been asked to contact traffic investigators at 760-836-1600.

aWhen a driver fails to heed a traffic signal or safety law and causes an accident resulting in serious trauma, the driver may be held liable for the expense of treating the victimas injuries and recovery,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis.

Palm Desert accounted for none of the 40 fatalities and 15 of the 395 injuries suffered by pedestrians in traffic accidents throughout Riverside County in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Comparing 104 cities with populations ranging in size from 50,001 to 100,000 residents, the California Office of Traffic Safety ranked Palm Desert 67th for fatal and injury accidents suffered by pedestrians under the age of 15.

All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to wish a full recovery to the boy who was struck and seriously injured by the pickup truck.

The Press-Enterprise originally reported this Palm Desert pedestrian accident.

Resources for accident victims and their families, including articles on pedestrian rights and on the process of pursuing an injury claim, are available to the public free of charge.

If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.

In the state of California, all property owners, or those in control of property, are expected to maintain their property in accordance with minimum acceptable standards. When a property owner fails to do so, he or she may be sued under premises liability law, explains a California personal injury attorney. Commonly referred to as "slip-and-fall" cases, injury that occurs due to dangerous maintenance conditions can happen anywhere and can be caused by anything from a wet floor to a cracked floor to a poorly designed sidewalk or staircase that causes a fall to occur.

When the property is owned or controlled by the government, however, there are special legal rules that apply. These rules exist because of a legal doctrine called "government immunity." In the state of California, the Government Code establishes limited government immunity in section 817, which mandates that public entities are not liable for injuries caused by acts or omissions unless a statutory exception exists. In other words, a government agency, and government employees, cannot be sued unless the law specifically says that the government agency may be sued.

Exceptions to the government immunity rule are also found within the same government code. For instance, Government Code section 830 carves out certain exceptions to the limitations on government immunity when the government creates or fails to correct an especially dangerous condition that is likely to cause harm.

One recent case where a dangerous condition contributed to a pedestrianas injury occurred in Glendale, California. A city sidewalk had become raised and cracked as a result of the uncontrolled growth of a magnolia tree root. A man named Michael Donovan tripped over the cracked sidewalk as he was carrying a large bowl of leftovers home from a dinner party at a friend's home.

Mr. Donovan woke up in a hospital room after the fall rendered him unconscious. Upon awaking, he learned that he had bruises and cuts on his face and arms. More seriously, however, he had ruptured his eye globe. This necessitated emergency surgery and a six-day hospital stay. Unfortunately, despite the medical treatment, Donovan will suffer a significant reduction in vision in his left eye that will remain with him for the rest of his life.

In the settlement with the city of Glendaleathe party responsible for maintaining the sidewalk and the treeathe city agreed to pay $125,000 in damages. The Los Angeles Times reported that this was an unusually large settlement for the city in a slip-and-fall case.

The large settlement likely stemmed from the permanent nature of Mr. Donovan's injuries. Personal injury and slip-and-fall damages are intended to provide full compensation for a victim who suffers from harm. This means that the damages should cover medical costs to date; future medical costs; compensation for any reduction in earning power in the future or lost wages to date; as well as compensation for pain and suffering. When an injury is disfiguring or permanent, the damages associated with that injury would be larger, just as they would be for an injury that is extremely painful or expensive to treat.

Mr. Donovan will experience a lifetime reduction in his ability to see out of his left eye. This is a serious impairment and one for which the city of Glendale was responsible for providing fair compensation. The $125,000 settlement is a reasonable and just result in light of the city's negligence and the lifelong consequences of their careless maintenance.

Additional articles on premises liability, as well as other issues concerning personal injury law, are available to the public free of charge through our officeas Preferred Friends and Clients Program.

If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury attorney, feel free to call 866-981-5596.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, May 11th, a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in North Hollywood. The pedestrian accident occurred in the 4100 block of Cahuenga Boulevard near Lankershim Boulevard and involved a dark colored, four-door sedan with collision damage to the front end. Authorities are investigating the accident.

aIn the absence of the driver who caused the fatal accident, the family of the victim is not only deprived of justice but also of the ability to seek damages for their loss through a wrongful death claim,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis.

Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 177 pedestrians and injured another 5,215 throughout Los Angeles County in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. That year, hit-and-run accidents claimed the lives of 88 pedestrians and injured 2,127 in the state.

All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to offer our condolences to the family of the woman who was killed in the hit-and-run accident last night.

The Los Angeles Times originally reported this pedestrian accident.

Resources for accident victims and their families, including books and articles on the injury and the wrongful death claims process, are available to the public free of charge.

If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.

At about 11:18 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9th, a vehicle struck and seriously injured a toddler in Hemet. The accident occurred in the 400 block of Mayberry Avenue. The two-year-old girl sustained major trauma and was transported to a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident.

aWhether walking inside or outside of a designated crosswalk, pedestrians have rights,a explained California personal injury lawyer James Ballidis, aand, in many cases, may seek compensation from the at-fault driver after an accident causing injury.a

Hemet accounted for 2 of the 40 fatalities and 28 of the 395 injuries suffered by pedestrians in traffic accidents throughout Riverside County in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrolas Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Out of 104 cities with populations ranging in size from 50,001 to 100,000 residents, the California Office of Traffic Safety ranked Hemet 12th for fatalities and injuries among pedestrians under the age of 15, which is a poor score considering that 1st place is the worst.

All of us at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis, and Leslie would like to wish a full recovery to the toddler who was struck and seriously injured by the driver this morning.

The Press-Enterprise originally reported this Hemet accident.

Resources for accident victims and their families, including books and articles on the process of filing an injury claim, are available to the public free of charge.

If you would like to request one of these free resources, or to speak with a California personal injury lawyer, feel free to call 866-981-5596.

A woman was killed in a Washington pedestrian accident after she was struck by a car while crossing a street in Lynnwood, Washington. According to a news report in the Herald Net, the woman was attempting to cross the 5300 block of 168th Street SW, when a car struck her. The injured victim was transported to a Seattle hospital where she died. Officials say the woman was not in a marked crosswalk. They also say that speed doesn't seem to have been a factor. The car's driver has not been cited or arrested pending an investigation.

Washington State law requires motorists to yield right-of-way to pedestrians walking in marked or unmarked crosswalks. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.235 (1): "The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian or bicycle to cross the roadway within an unmarked or marked crosswalk when the pedestrian or bicycle is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For purposes of this section "half of the roadway" means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel, and includes the entire width of a one-way roadway."

However, when a pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk or crosses the roadway illegally, then it is very likely the pedestrian's fault. However, in any Seattle pedestrian accident case, it is extremely important for all aspects of the incident to be analyzed thoroughly so the facts can be determined. It is possible that an unsafe and pre-existing condition here, contributed to the accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington pedestrian accident, please contact a Seattle personal injury lawyer to find out more information about your legal rights and options.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a Spokane car accident in the South Hill area, according to a KXLY news report. The injury collision occurred at the intersection of 10th and Oak where the victim was hit by a car. The driver of the car fled the scene of the crash. The victim was taken to a local hospital. The pedestrian is believed to have sustained life-threatening injuries. The suspectas vehicle has been described as a light brown or blue sedan with a loud muffler.

As a Seattle car accident attorney, Kirk Bernard understands the serious consequences of hit-and-run accidents. Leaving the scene of an auto collision is a serious crime in Washington State and is punishable by jail time. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: "A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary."

Two people sustained serious injuries in a Washington auto accident after they were struck by a car while walking on Southwest 356th Street in Federal Way. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the driver who struck and injured the pedestrian tried to leave the scene, but was apprehended by police and arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run. One of the victims was airlifted to a Seattle hospital due to suffering life-threatening injuries. The other victim, a 50-year-old man, was also transported to a local hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be as serious as the other pedestrian. Officials are also looking into whether alcohol or drugs were involved in this major injury collision.

Several motorists and skilled Seattle car accident lawyers know that leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation of Washington State Law. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: "A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary."

A pedestrian from St. Louis, Missouri suffered personal injury in a Jefferson County Missouri pedestrian accident. The accident occurred at the intersection of Route M and West Outer Road I-55.

20 year old pedestrian Christopher A. Taylor was standing on the northwest court of the intersection just before the accident. Taylor attempted to cross Route M. However, just as Taylor began to cross, a 1996 Chevrolet 3500 pickup truck crashed into Taylor. The pickup truck was driven by Mark S. Johnson, 43, of Herculaneum, Missouri.

A Rock Township ambulance transported Taylor to St. Anthonyas Medical Center for medical treatment. Taylor suffered moderate personal injuries in the accident. The pickup truck driver suffered no reported personal injury in the accident.

Thousands of pedestrians are injured each year in pedestrian accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 5,000 pedestrians die in car accidents each year. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable when a car strikes them. Drivers are protected from personal injury by their vehicle, especially newer vehicles which are equipped with extensive safety features. Pedestrians are not protected from injury. When a car strikes a pedestrian, the pedestrianas body endures the full force of the impact.

The accident itself does not account for all of the difficulties that an injured pedestrian faces. Even when a pedestrian is the only injured person in the accident, the driveras defense attorney will argue that the pedestrian was responsible for the accident occurring. The defense attorney may argue that the pedestrian caused the accident by walking outside the crosswalk, jaywalking, or failing to look both ways before crossing. Defense attorneys are encouraged to make those arguments because of Missourias doctrine of comparative negligence.

If the court finds that the pedestrian has liability for a Missouri pedestrian accident, the court will reduce the pedestrianas damage award accordingly. For example, the court will reduce the pedestrianas damages by 40% if the court finds that the pedestrian was 40% at fault for the accident. Injured pedestrians should contact a Missouri pedestrian injury lawyer to learn more about protecting their damages in a lawsuit.