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Have you been injured as a pedestrian in Los Angeles, California? If someone else is at fault, they may be responsible for your medical bills, lost income, and suffering. Our experienced Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers can fight to maximize your financial recovery. Reach out to us by calling 866-864-5477 today.

We’re award-winning trial attorneys who have won more than $400 million in settlements and verdicts for accident victims throughout Southern California. If you’ve been hit by a car, we’ll be here to fight for you, too.

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How M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You After a Pedestrian Accident in LA

How M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You After a Pedestrian Accident in LA

You deserve time to focus on getting better after being struck by a car in Los Angeles, CA. That can be tough to do as you watch your medical bills go up and your income drop off. Give yourself the opportunity to concentrate on what’s most important: your physical recovery and emotional well-being.

Trust our Los Angeles injury lawyers to handle your fight for maximum compensation.

At M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, we put over 100 years of experience behind every case we handle. Our accident attorneys in Los Angeles genuinely care about the clients we represent. Between our time-tested litigation strategies and passion for helping injury victims, it’s hard to find a stronger advocate during this difficult time in your life.

When we handle your pedestrian accident case, we will:

  • Make sure it’s investigated thoroughly
  • Gather evidence to build a strong accident claim for damages
  • Work with experts as we analyze evidence and determine what your case might be worth
  • Defend you if others attempt to blame you for the collision
  • Seek damages from all liable parties
  • Help you make the tough decisions – like whether it’s best to accept a settlement offer or push forward to trial.

Don’t give insurance companies an advantage as you fight for compensation. Hire our law firm and give yourself every opportunity to not only win but get every cent you deserve. Your first consultation is 100% free, so call us now.

How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents in Los Angeles?

Pedestrian accidents are a serious and growing problem in Los Angeles. In 2024, 303 people were killed in traffic crashes across the city. In 2025, the LAPD reported roughly 290 traffic deaths, with more than 150 of those fatal collisions involving pedestrians.

Pedestrians have been hit especially hard since the city launched its Vision Zero plan in 2015. Despite the program’s goal of eliminating traffic deaths, pedestrian fatalities in Los Angeles climbed from 97 in 2015 to 158 in 2024.

The risk here is far higher than in other major cities — Los Angeles has a pedestrian fatality rate of about 4.36 per 100,000 residents, roughly three times New York City’s.

The toll has been building for years. In 2021, 289 people were killed in LA traffic collisions — including 128 pedestrians — and another 486 pedestrians were severely injured. With numbers like these, having an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer on your side matters more than ever.

Where Do the Most Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Los Angeles?

Pedestrian deaths in Los Angeles have risen despite the city’s Vision Zero pledge to end traffic deaths. In 2024, 303 people died in traffic crashes citywide, and in 2025 the LAPD reported about 290 traffic deaths, with more than 150 fatal collisions involving pedestrians. Los Angeles now has a pedestrian fatality rate of roughly 4.36 per 100,000 residents — about three times New York City’s. LAist + 2

The danger isn’t spread evenly. According to LAPD data, some of the highest-risk intersections for pedestrians include:

  • San Pedro Street & Washington Boulevard (South LA)
  • Florence Avenue & Vermont Avenue (South LA)
  • Avalon Boulevard & Manchester Avenue (South LA)
  • Oxnard Street & Van Nuys Boulevard (Van Nuys)
  • Highland Avenue & Hollywood Boulevard (Hollywood)

South LA carries the heaviest toll — the LAPD’s 77th Street and Southeast divisions each recorded 31 traffic deaths in 2024, driven by wide, fast streets that mix heavy car traffic with high foot traffic. If you were hit in one of these corridors, M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers can help you hold the responsible driver — or a negligent government agency — accountable.

What’s My Pedestrian Accident Case Worth?

As a pedestrian, you’re more likely to suffer serious injuries or die if you’re in a motor vehicle accident. Cases involving these types of injuries and trauma tend to be worth considerable amounts.

However, every case is different. Every victim is unique. The specific circumstances of your pedestrian accident will ultimately be controlling when it comes to placing a value on your claim or lawsuit.

There are some important questions you can answer to get a better idea of what your personal injury case might be worth:

  • How serious are your injuries?
  • Are you expected to make a full physical recovery?
  • How does (and will) your injury affect your ability to work and make money?
  • What kind of emotional distress and suffering have you experienced?
  • Will you be left with a permanent disability or impairment?
  • What kind of out-of-pocket costs do you have?
  • Did you take steps to mitigate your injury?
  • Do you share any responsibility for your pedestrian accident?

Don’t underestimate what your claim might be worth. Speak with our qualified personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles to get a better idea. We’ll listen to your story, consider available facts and evidence, and give you our honest assessment. If you decide to push forward with an injury claim, we will be there to help you win.

What Kind of Damages Are Available to Injured Pedestrians in Los Angeles?

In California, plaintiffs in personal injury cases have the right to request compensation for their financial losses and pain and suffering. 

Economic damages are awarded to make up for financial costs of a pedestrian accident, such as:

Non-economic damages are paid to compensate for injuries that don’t come with a price tag or receipt, like:

  • Chronic pain
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of quality of life
  • Disfigurement

In some very rare situations, punitive damages might also be available. However, there must be clear evidence that the defendant acted with malice or a blatant disregard for your safety.

What Causes Most Pedestrian Accidents in Los Angeles, California?

While almost anything can contribute to a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, leading causes include:

Our lawyers will take a thorough look at your pedestrian accident and consider all available evidence. It’s important to identify every cause of your accident. Once we understand why it happened, we can turn our attention to seeking maximum compensation from all liable parties.

California Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws

Under California Vehicle Code § 21950, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing in any marked crosswalk, and in unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Even with no painted lines, a legal “unmarked crosswalk” usually exists at most intersection corners.

Pedestrians have duties too. You can’t suddenly leave a curb into the path of a car that’s close enough to be an immediate hazard, and outside a crosswalk you generally must yield to traffic.

California law changed in 2023. The Freedom to Walk Act now lets pedestrians cross outside a crosswalk without a ticket, as long as it’s safe — meaning being outside a crosswalk no longer automatically makes you at fault. Because California uses pure comparative negligence, a driver can still be mostly responsible even if you were partly to blame. Our lawyers use these rules to establish the driver’s negligence and protect you from unfair blame.

 Los Angeles Pedestrians Are Likely to Suffer Severe, Fatal Injuries

Unlike car passengers, motorcyclists, or bicyclists, you have nothing to protect yourself if you’re involved in a pedestrian accident. Injuries tend to be catastrophic or life-threatening.

If an accident happens due to another’s negligence, you deserve to be compensated fairly.

M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers will help you pursue a financial award for all of your pedestrian accident injuries, including:

When a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles is fatal, family members may have the right to file a wrongful death action. Our law firm can help you navigate these emotionally-challenging times and give you the space you need to grieve your unimaginable loss.

Can I Still Win Compensation If I Share Fault For My Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident?

Yes, but you must truly share fault with someone else. If you’re 100% at fault, then you won’t have the right to file a third-party insurance claim or lawsuit. If you’re just partly to blame, you can recover compensation from another negligent party.

California has a pure comparative negligence system in place. Liability is shared by everyone who contributes to an accident. Damages are reduced in direct proportion to a party’s liability.

For example, if you’re assigned 30 percent fault, then your financial award will be adjusted downward by 30 percent. 

Insurance companies will likely blame you for your injuries. It’s a common strategy and, left unanswered, can cause injury victims to lose out on valuable compensation. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers will anticipate these moves and be ready to defend you. 

What If a Hit-and-Run Driver Hit Me?

Under California Vehicle Code § 20001, a driver who hits someone and flees an injury accident commits a felony — but that doesn’t help you if they’re never found. If you’re a hit-and-run victim, you still have options:

  • Call 911 immediately. Police may identify the driver through traffic cameras, surveillance footage, or witnesses.
  • File under your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which often covers hit-and-run injuries even when you were on foot.
  • Look for a third party who may share fault — like a government agency responsible for a dangerous, poorly lit crossing.

Time and evidence matter most here. The sooner you call us, the faster we can secure camera footage before it’s deleted. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers handles LA hit-and-run pedestrian cases and knows how to find compensation even when the driver disappears.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Pedestrian Accident in California?

Whether you’ve been injured or lost a family member, you’ll have just two years to file a personal injury lawsuit for damages. Time typically begins to run the date of the accident.

There are some situations when the time limit might be different. You’ll have a few months to provide notice for claims involving the government. You might have more time if a child was struck by a car. However, these are the exceptions, not the rule. 

Once the statute of limitations expires, so does your opportunity to request compensation from at-fault parties.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With a Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Were you recently involved in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, CA? Call the Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers at M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers for immediate legal assistance.

Our award-winning trial attorneys in Los Angeles are ready to help you seek maximum compensation. We’ve helped our clients win more than $800 Million in life-changing settlements and verdicts. Let us work to get the best possible results for you, too.

Contact our Los Angeles, California law office to get started. Your first consultation is free.

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