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Los Angeles has one of the highest pedestrian fatality rates of any American city. When a driver strikes a pedestrian, injuries are almost always severe — and the driver is almost always at fault. We fight for injured pedestrians and their families throughout LA County.
Attorney of the Year — California Lawyers Association No fee until we winCalifornia Vehicle Code §21950 requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Violations establish strong presumptive liability against the driver.
Even if the at-fault driver fled the scene, you may recover through your own uninsured motorist coverage. We help identify and access all available compensation.
CCP §335.1. If the accident involved a government vehicle or defective road design by the city, you may have as little as 6 months to file a claim.
Insurers often argue the pedestrian was jaywalking or distracted. California law lets you recover even if you shared some fault — your damages are reduced, not eliminated.
Who is liable, what evidence matters, and how much you can recover all depend on how the collision happened. We build each case from the facts.
Driver fails to yield to a pedestrian with the right-of-way — one of the most common and most clear-cut liability scenarios in LA.
Turning vehicles strike pedestrians who are crossing legally — often because the driver failed to check the crosswalk.
Impaired drivers have drastically reduced awareness of pedestrians, particularly at night and in residential neighborhoods.
Driver flees after striking a pedestrian. Uninsured motorist coverage may compensate the victim even if the driver is never identified.
Poorly marked crosswalks, insufficient lighting, or dangerous intersection design may expose the city or county to liability.
Your actions in the minutes after being hit by a vehicle directly affect what you can recover. Here's what to do.
Request police and emergency services immediately. A police report is essential evidence in a pedestrian accident case.
Even if you feel able to walk, internal injuries may not be immediately apparent. Be evaluated at the scene and follow up with a doctor.
If physically able, photograph the vehicle, its license plate, the crosswalk or road, and your injuries.
Ask bystanders for names and phone numbers before they leave. Witness accounts are often critical in pedestrian cases.
Their adjusters are trained to minimize your claim. Contact us before giving any statement or accepting any offer.
We act quickly to obtain surveillance footage, secure the police report, and preserve the evidence needed to build your case.
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When a driver hits a pedestrian, the insurer's first priority is limiting their exposure. They investigate before you've left the hospital. We move just as fast — because surveillance footage and witness memories don't wait.
Not only was Arya easy to communicate with, incredibly intelligent with how he planned to achieve the goals, but he was also very warm and caring. I really enjoyed working with Arya. Warm, ethical, and intelligent is a great combo!
I cannot recommend L&F Brown highly enough. From the start of my case they were professional, talked me through the process and genuinely cared about my situation and concerns. My case went far longer than any of us expected, and I was ready to just accept the first settlement, but Arya and Curt fought to get me what I was entitled to. All in all, they went above and beyond at every step and I felt supported throughout my experience with them.
My husband was involved in a car accident back in February, and now that everything has been resolved, I just wanted to say how grateful we are for this amazing team. Everyone was incredibly kind, organized, and easy to communicate with. They always kept us updated, answered every question we had, and made sure we understood what was happening every step of the way. Having someone we could trust took so much stress off our shoulders during an already difficult time.
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Pedestrian accident victims often suffer the most severe injuries of any road accident. California law allows full recovery of economic and non-economic losses.
Emergency surgery, hospitalization, intensive care, physical therapy, and future treatment.
Income lost during recovery and permanent earning reduction from serious injuries.
Physical pain, emotional trauma, and lasting psychological effects.
For injuries resulting in paralysis, amputation, or lasting physical limitations.
Funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship for families.
Available for hit-and-run accidents and those involving drunk or reckless drivers.
L&F Brown handles these cases across the San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley, with attorneys who know the local roads, courts, and insurance tactics in each community.
