San Diego Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

An estimated 5,000 pedestrians are killed in motor vehicle accidents each year, and nearly around 80,000 people are injured, the National Safety Council predicts. Many of these fatal and injury-causing accidents happen when drivers of cars, trucks, and buses don’t yield to the right of way of pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.

At Estey & Bomberger, LLP, our San Diego pedestrian accident lawyers are committed to helping our clients obtain justice after they’ve been seriously injured. After an accident, we quickly investigate the cause of the accident, preserve evidence, track down eyewitnesses, and reconstruct the accident scene. Our attorneys will consult with your doctor or other medical experts to determine the severity and nature of your injuries, so they won’t be downplayed by insurance companies.

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Driver inattentiveness is the primary cause of most pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. A high percentage of pedestrian accidents happen at dusk and nighttime, when visibility is reduced.  Pedestrians are at risk for serious injury in all accidents. A vehicle going only a few miles an hour can seriously injury a pedestrian or cause permanent disability or death.  At our award-winning law firm, we handle pedestrian accidents caused by:

• Negligent drivers
• Speeding drivers
• Drivers distracted by cell phones
• Drunk drivers
• Reckless drivers

Non-Vehicular Pedestrian Accidents

Thousands of pedestrians are injured every year in accidents not caused by automobiles. Some of these pedestrian accidents are caused by unmaintained parking lots, sideways, or bridges, or by lack of or poor property maintenance. Countless other injuries are caused by debris, falling objects or construction site accidents.  Non-vehicular pedestrian accidents may have numerous responsible parties, including construction companies, property owners, and even government entities. If a property owner is responsible, an injured pedestrian may have a claim under premises liability law.

Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries

Pedestrians knocked down by motor  vehicles may suffer catastrophic injury, including head injury, skull fracture, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, burn injury, amputation injuries, back injuries, multiple broken bones, and other serious injuries.  Injuries may require extensive time and rehabilitation to heal, and some injuries may recur in the future.  After an accident, it is important that you receive the proper medical care for your injuries, and that your future medical needs will be taken care of.  Attorneys Stephen Estey and Michael Bomberger have handled many pedestrian injury cases and understand the associated complex issues involved. We have successfully recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements – see our case results.

Pedestrian Fatality Accidents

Pedestrian fatality accidents happen most often in urban areas, on city streets and in intersection. Small children and the elderly are the most vulnerable to being killed.  If you have lost a family member in a San Diego pedestrian accident, compassionate attorneys at Estey & Bomberger, LLP can help you understand your options and rights for justice and a wrongful death claim. We have helped grieving families hold negligent motorists and other accountable for the tragic loss of a loved one.

Pedestrian Injury Case Evaluation

If a member of your family was struck by a car while walking on the side of the road, a sidewalk, or in an intersection or crosswalk, contact the San Diego pedestrian accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger, LLP for a free consultation. To discuss your case with an attorney, call us today at (619) 295-0035. Home and hospital appointments are available for your convenience. We do not charge any fees unless we recover money on your behalf.

Estey and Bomberger, LLP
2869 India Street
San Diego, California 92103

Phone 619.873.4498