Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Protecting Your Rights After a Pedestrian Accident in California

Although you may have heard the famous saying, “No one walks in LA,” the truth is that many areas of Los Angeles County are brimming with pedestrians. Santa Monica, Atwater Village, Chinatown, Koreatown, Downtown LA, Venice Beach, Hollywood, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills all have walkable areas that offer great shopping, food, and entertainment to LA residents and tourists alike. However, cars are not absent from these places, so pedestrian accidents occur.

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligence by filing a legal claim. As an LA-based firm, Wisner Baum is deeply committed to improving the safety of the roads and streets of the many cities that make up this beautiful county. Our legal team regards every client as a close friend, fighting tooth and nail for justice; this has resulted in us winning over $4 billion in jury awards and settlements for injured individuals.

Call Wisner Baum today at (855) 948-5098 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our pedestrian accident attorney in Los Angeles!

Combating the Rise in Pedestrian Fatalities and Advocating for Justice

As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) puts it, everyone is a pedestrian at some point in the day. Even if you drive to the grocery store, you are still considered a pedestrian for walking from your car to the store entrance.

According to the NHTSA’s statistics, there was a 3% increase in the United States’ pedestrian accident fatalities in 2018, the last year for which data is available. In total, this comes out to more than 6,200 pedestrian deaths for that year — the most since 1990.

We are committed to combating this harrowing data at Wisner Baum by representing injured pedestrians and their loved ones in injury claims. In addition to fighting for their legal compensation, we incorporate the importance of road safety in our court arguments to prevent other pedestrians from suffering the same fate.

Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles for Pedestrians

Vermont Avenue and 3rd Street

Located in Koreatown, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation reported that this intersection had 50 pedestrian accidents from 2015 to 2019. This intersection is situated close to schools and public transportation hubs and sees heavy foot traffic.

Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue

From 2015 to 2019, this intersection in Hollywood had 44 pedestrian collisions. Located near popular tourist spots, this junction is hot for locals and visitors alike. However, the combination of heavy foot and vehicle traffic seriously threatens pedestrians.

Florence Avenue and Figueroa Street

This intersection is notorious for its high number of pedestrian accidents, with 40 pedestrian collisions between 2015 and 2019. Situated near bustling shopping centers and public transportation hubs, it sees heavy traffic throughout the day.

San Fernando Road and Branford Street

Located near schools and homes and serving as a major thoroughfare for commercial trucks, this intersection in Pacoima poses a significant risk to pedestrians. Between 2015 and 2019, it saw 38 collisions, ranking it as the fourth most dangerous intersection in the city. 

Crenshaw Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard

This intersection in West Adams takes the number 5 spot. Between 2015 and 2019, there were 36 pedestrian collisions. With its proximity to schools, public transportation hubs, and heavy commuter and commercial vehicle traffic, this intersection is a hotspot for accidents.

No matter which LA neighborhood you live in, you have certain rights as a pedestrian, including the right of way in unmarked or marked crosswalks and the right to use a sidewalk without being obstructed by a vehicle. This is because, should an accident occur between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian is at a much higher risk of injury than anyone in the involved passenger car.

Please note that pedestrians are still legally required to exercise caution and conduct themselves safely on the street. For example, a pedestrian may be considered liable for an accident if they attempt to cross the street unlawfully and unsafely, such as without giving a driver enough time to stop their vehicle.

In Los Angeles, pedestrian rights are an essential topic. Though many assume that pedestrians always have the right of way, the reality is more complicated. 

According to the California Vehicle Code, pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks and intersections without traffic lights or signals. However, this does not mean that pedestrians can simply step into the street without looking both ways or being aware of their surroundings. Ultimately, both drivers and pedestrians have a responsibility to follow the rules of the road.

Common Types of Driver Negligence