There are several different hazards in California that could pose potential problems to pedestrians walking on streets and intersections. Pedestrian accidents are very severe, especially because a pedestrian could suffer severe injuries, even death, in the event that a car collided with the pedestrian. Although there are several pedestrian laws in place that protect crosswalks, pedestrian accidents are still at an all-time high in Los Angeles.

If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident, it is important to remember that there are only a certain number of attorneys that have the experience and qualifications to represent  victims involved in a pedestrian accident. Our pedestrian accident attorneys have had decades of experience representing victims who have been involved in a pedestrian accident.

A pedestrian accident can lead to a variety of injuries, including:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic brain injury
• Cuts and bruises
• Spinal cord injury
• Head injury
• Arm injury
• Permanent disability
• Paralysis
• Scarring
• Disfigurement
• Death

There are several different hazards in the city of Los Angeles that could increase the risk of being involved in a car accident. Nowadays, with the increase in traffic and the number of vehicles on the road, there are several different distractions and hazards that may increase your chances of being involved in an accident. An accident could leave victims physically injured, and have to deal with treatments for months, even years.  Some examples of hazards include:

• Other drivers on the road: there could be other distracted drivers on the road, which could increase your chances of being involved in an accident. The other drivers on the road may not be paying attention, and may be texting or changing the radio station, which then decreases their visibility for other vehicles or pedestrians on the road.
• Other vehicles on the road: with the increase in traffic these last couple months as many employees return back to work and school after covid-19, the high traffic volume could make it difficult for many vehicles and pedestrians to drive through the roads.
• Inexperienced drivers: there may be other drivers on the road that are not necessarily from Los Angeles, and may not know all the rules of the road. This could make it especially difficult for other vehicles surrounding the driver. Our attorneys recommend that prior to visiting any city, you look at the map to get a general idea on nearby roads and freeways.
• Infrastructure: with the recent winter rains, there have been several poorly maintained roads all across the city of Los Angeles. For example, there could be potholes in the road, which could be dangerous for vehicles that may try to drive onto the pothole. There could also be cracks in the sidewalk, increasing the likelihood of a pedestrian to get involved in an accident.
• No crosswalks: the city of Los Angeles is known to have several pedestrians Crossing roads each day, but there is a lack of safely marked crosswalks. Some crosswalks may also have faded paint, which makes it difficult for both pedestrians and other drivers to determine exactly where the crosswalk begins and ends.
• Aggressive drivers: unfortunately, aggressive driving is very common in the city of Los Angeles. Some examples of aggressive driving include speeding, driving while distracted, failing to stop at a red light or a stop sign, or failing to yield to pedestrians who are waiting to cross the street.