Best Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Fountain Valley

In comparison to the neighboring Orange County cities, like Huntington Beach and Irvine, Fountain Valley is fairly small with 56,026 residents. Still, there are many pedestrians who stroll throughout the city. The more pedestrians there are walking around, then the greater the chances are of accidents occurring. If you were injured in a crash, then consult with the top Fountain Valley pedestrian accident lawyer. At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, we specialize in automobile-related cases and fight to get victims the compensation they are rightfully owed. We offer a free case evaluation and can be reached any day of the week.

Contact a Fountain Valley Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident then you will need to hire an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer in Fountain Valley. Dealing with police reports, paying hospital bills, rental cars, etc. can all become overwhelming and stressful.

At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, our biggest priority is helping our clients. Sometimes personal injury settlements can take a while, and some injury settlements can be taxable.

We know all of these details are very important and we make sure to clearly explain every detail to our clients. Here is what you can expect from working with our law firm:

• 99% success rate
• Recovered over $300 million in settlements and verdicts
• Absolutely free, no-risk consultation
• We can come to you if you are unable to come to our office
• Access to the best medical care in your area
• Over 1,000 Positive reviews on Yelp and Google
• You can contact us 24-hours a day, seven days a week

Practice Areas We Specialize In

At The Law Offices of Daniel Kim, our accident lawyers exclusively handle motor vehicle accident cases. In fact, our outstanding attorneys focus on motor vehicle accidents, setting us apart from other firms.

Car Accidents – This can involve any type of crash from an Uber wreck, to maybe a teenage driver hitting you, or maybe an old lady ran a red light and rear-ended your car.

Motorcycle Accidents – As we all know riding a motorcycle is very dangerous. Also, almost all motorcycle accidents lead to severe injuries.

Truck Accidents – There are actually quite a few semi-truck accidents in the area. However, our law firm knows what needs to be done to protect your legal rights.

Bike Accidents – Bike accidents always lead to a serious injury, even if you are wearing a helmet.

Uber Accidents – Uber and Lyft have become so popular that sometimes it seems like every other car on the road is an Uber or Lyft driver.  Uber and Lyft have unique commercial insurance policies. Therefore, passengers and other cars who were hit by a driver can file a claim.

Catastrophic Injuries – In саtаѕtrорhіс іnjurіеѕ, the vісtіm іѕ еntіtlеd to rесеіvе muсh hіghеr compensation соmраrеd tо the ones whо ѕuffеr mіnоr іnjurіеѕ.

Wrongful Death – In California, the deceased’s spouse, child, partner, and other entitled individuals can file a claim and receive damages.

Common Types of Pedestrian Accidents

The biggest mistake you can make is to do nothing and think you’ll feel better and that the opposing insurance company is going to take care of you.

• Crosswalk accidents – It is very common for a driver to just ignore crosswalks all together especially nowadays with people looking at their cell phones 24 hours a day.
• Intersection accidents – When a driver is in a hurry, many times the driver won’t look for pedestrians in crosswalks.
• Hit and run accidents – Do happen often if the driver doesn’t have car insurance or a license.
• Back over accidents – This happens when a car just backs over a pedestrian in a driveway or parking lot.

Common Injuries From a Pedestrian Accident

When a pedestrian is hit by a car or truck, they suffer severe injuries. Pedestrians, whether they are running, jogging, walking, or even sitting on a bench in public are in harm’s way of a careless or distracted driver.

It’s imperative that there is awareness of the dangers to pedestrians around cars and trucks and the potential injuries that can be sustained. There are many factors that play into what type of injuries and how bad pedestrians can get hurt.

Most common injuries we see from pedestrian accidents:

• TBI
• Head Trauma
• Pelvic Injuries
• Fractures
• Back and Spine
• Emotional Pain
• Lacerations
• Amputations

California Pedestrian Laws and “The Right-of-Way”

Just being careful as a pedestrian is very helpful but not enough for safely traveling on and around the streets of Fountain Valley. California traffic laws must be obeyed at all times both for pedestrians and motorists. When these laws are followed, accidents are reduced.

However, many are still negligent on the road. In fact, pedestrian injuries and fatalities make up a portion of all CA traffic incidents. The number of these incidents is surprisingly high and may be due to the misunderstanding surrounding California’s pedestrian right-of-way laws. The laws consist of the following:

• The only time you can drive on a sidewalk is when you are entering (or exiting) a garage or alleyway.
• Vehicles must obey all signs pertaining to pedestrians on the streets of  Fountain Valley.
• A driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway, whether marked or unmarked.
• Allow sufficient time to cross the street for older pedestrians, disabled pedestrians, and pedestrians with young children
• Do not stop on a sidewalk because this will always put a pedestrian in danger if they have to walk around your car.
• Yield to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or just entering the intersection.

Rules for the Visually Impaired

It is important to the blind pedestrian that you stop your vehicle within 5 feet of the crosswalk. When a blind person pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection, this signal usually means for you to go. Always proceed with caution.

Failing to yield to a blind pedestrian is a serious offense and subject to a maximum fine and/or jail time.

Fountain Valley Pedestrian Accident Statistics

At the last official count, the number of people living in Fountain Valley sat at just slightly under 56,000 people. More than 80% of the population is over the age of 18 years old.

Pedestrian accident rates in Fountain Valley throughout 2017 were about “middle of the pack” as far as Orange County is concerned.

Injuries and Fatalities

Sadly, pedestrian fatalities are quite the norm whenever you are talking about accidents that also involve automobiles. There’s a lot of force hitting unprotected individuals and usually, a high rate of speed is a contributing factor as well even in a driveway accident. In 2017, two pedestrians lost their lives as a direct result of these kinds of accidents.

Injury rates are also quite high when you’re talking about automobile accidents that involved pedestrians, with the California Highway Patrol and the US Department of Transportation both reporting that over 97% of ALL accidents of this variety have at least one injury reported.

Fountain Valley had exactly this kind of injury rate during 2017.

Accidents Involving A Drunk Driver

The state of California has had trouble with drunk driving for years and years now, despite a number of initiatives and new laws designed specifically to curb this kind of illegal behavior.

Unfortunately, DUI accident instances continue to be on the rise.

In Fountain Valley (as well as throughout the rest of the state of California) DUI charge rates have been climbing by 30% over the last five years and showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Dangerous Intersections in Fountain Valley

Intersections at Newland St. are congested with accidents occurring at peak hours. Other dangerous roads and intersections include:

• Habor Blvd. and Edinger Ave.
• Talbert Ave. and Bushard St.
• Ellis Ave. and Brookhurst St.
• Talbert Ave. and Brookurst St.
• Magnolia St. and Ellis Ave.
• Lilac Ave. and Harbor Blvd.
• Slater Ave. and Brookhurst St.
• Warner Ave. and Euclid St.
• Warner Ave. and Brookhurst St.
• Slater Ave. and Magnolia St.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim – Costa Mesa Office
Address: 611 Anton Boulevard, Suite #1000, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 790-3519