Unfortunately, not everyone observes the right-of-way at crosswalks laws, stoplights or even stop signs. Pedestrians can be instantaneously killed or seriously injured when hit by a car, truck, or a bus. Usually it happens to innocent children walking to and from school, or elderly persons slowly crossing busy streets. Often pedestrian accidents occur when the drivers failed to look right when turning right into a crosswalk. Sometimes pedestrian accidents happen because the driver was speeding or tried to fly through a changing traffic signal.

Pedestrian injuries range from death to broken bones, internal bleeding, brain damage and herniated disks. Spine injury can lead to paralysis.

The first thing to do if you were injured in pedestrian accident is go to urgent care or the emergency room to get checked out. Then call a personal injury lawyer to find out what to do next. One of our personal injury attorneys will save you from making serious mistakes that could jeopardize your case.

Negligent drivers and insurance companies will almost always try to shift some blame for a pedestrian accident on the injured person. Insurance companies will sound friendly with you on the telephone, but they're not looking out for your interests. Insurance companies will be nice to you to gain your trust and lowball your settlement offer. They will try to offer you a small amount of money and have you sign a Release so you cannot ever sue the person who is insured with them. The risk of doing that is huge, because your symptoms may get worse, and injuries could end up being permanent. Sometimes it takes many months to discover nerve damage, a disk bulge on your spine, or hematoma that gets worse with time. Often it takes over a year to find out you will need an expensive surgery after the physical therapy, pain management, and medications that haven't worked. Do not rush to settle your case by yourself. The sooner you have a personal injury attorney help you the better off you will be if your case is accepted. We can help you open a claim with the insurance companies and minimize your risk of being trapped by the insurance adjusters.

We help accident victims recover money for their damaged belongings, lost wages, medical bills, and the cost of future medical care. Also we can help you get compensated for the inconvenience, fear, stress, emotional suffering. Our San Diego Personal Injury lawyers will help you navigate the legal process, from start to finish, and build a strong case to recover the money you and your family deserve.

There are time limits that require that you act promptly to protect your rights. California's personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury. If the case is against a government entity, the claim must be made within 6 months. In some cases when it concerns a minor the statute of limitation may be tolled, meaning extended. The only way for you to know for sure that your statute of limitations does not run out is to speak with one of our San Diego pedestrian accident attorneys as soon as possible.

If you are unable to come to our office one of our staff members will meet with you where it is convenient for you. Call us today for a free, no obligation consultation the Law Office of Ilona Antonyan, APC at 619-696-1100.