Caring California Personal Injury Attorney Represents Injured Pedestrians

Compassionate accident lawyer helps those hit by cars and other vehicles in the Palm Desert area

When you walk around your neighborhood, you expect to be safe. Crosswalks, stop signs and traffic signals all help to protect you from vehicles in the roadway. Under a new California Law in 2023 J Walking is ok if you are not impeding traffic. Unfortunately, drivers sometimes ignore red lights or fail to stop at crosswalks. In these situations, pedestrians can be hit and may suffer serious injuries. As a personal injury attorney at Dale Gribow Attorney at Law, I understand how debilitating these injuries can be to victims and their families. I am committed to providing skilled legal representation to injured pedestrians throughout California as I guide them in pursuing the compensation they deserve when they're the victims of negligence.

California advocate handles a range of accidents involving pedestrians

Pedestrians can be hurt anywhere that people walk. From driveways and parking lots to sidewalks and crosswalks, there is always a possibility of danger from drivers of cars, motorcycles, buses and trucks hitting those on foot.

Some of the most common reasons for these accidents include:

• Distracted drivers — Drivers cannot pay full attention to the road when they are using a cellphone or any other electronic device. They may also be distracted by passengers, food or even the button on a car radio.
• Fatigued drivers — Drowsy driving is nearly as dangerous as drunk driving and results in drivers who aren’t fully focused on the road or the pedestrians in front of them.
• Intoxicated drivers — The use of alcohol or other intoxicants by drivers frequently leads to serious or deadly accidents.
• Negligence — Drivers often speed, disregard traffic laws or otherwise operate their vehicles recklessly. In these cases, they may be found to be negligent under the law.

My firm holds all drivers accountable for dangerous behavior and helps victims of pedestrian accidents get the justice and compensation they deserve so they can move forward.

Experienced lawyer understands the severity of pedestrians' injuries

Those injured in hit-and-runs, and other pedestrian accidents, may suffer a variety of serious injuries. Broken bones are common, as are injuries to the hands, feet, back and neck. Many pedestrians hit their head during accidents. The head may impact a vehicle, the road or other surfaces. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) come in many forms and can range from a minor concussion to serious and debilitating forms of brain damage. It is important to understand you don’t have to hit your head to get a TBI. Imagine Jello in a football helmet sloshing back and forth. If some shears off and it is your brain instead of the Jello in the helmet, serious injuries will surface.

Some pedestrians who suffer head injuries lapse into a coma and may never recover. Pedestrians may also be killed when they're struck by vehicles. At Dale Gribow Attorney at Law, I know that no compensation can bring your loved one back, but I can seek justice for your loss by representing your family in a wrongful death lawsuit.

Dedicated attorney assists clients in recovering compensation for their losses

Depending on the jurisdiction, pedestrians may be able to recover their medical expenses from their own insurance company (UM) or the insurer of a family member or they may seek compensation from the driver who was at fault or that driver’s insurance company. The damages usually cover the cost of medical expenses, lost wages and loss of earning capacity. Compensation for mental anguish and physical pain are often awarded in a lawsuit or agreed upon in a settlement. California also allows for punitive damages when the driver at fault was intoxicated. As an experienced personal injury litigator, I will help you understand your rights under California law and guide you through the legal process to get full, fair compensation for the harm you've suffered.

Contact a responsive personal injury attorney for help with a pedestrian accident

At Dale Gribow Attorney at Law, I provide dedicated and diligent representation to injured pedestrians and victims of hit-and-run accidents. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries due to the negligence of a driver, I will seek the compensation you deserve. Call me at 760-837-7500 or contact me online or [email protected], to schedule a Free Strategy Analysis Consultation at my Palm Desert office.