Los Angeles Hit By Car Accident Lawyer

The accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger represent pedestrians and others who have been hit by cars, trucks, motorcycles and other moving vehicles. From our experience representing many victims in hit by car accidents, we are extremely familiar with the serious injuries that accident victims frequently sustain. Although every hit by car accident is unique with a different set of circumstances, all pedestrians are especially vulnerable to the most catastrophic injuries, without the four walls of protection that a motor vehicle offers.

Causes of Hit By Car Accidents

Driver distraction is the main cause of hit by car accidents in Los Angeles. For countless reasons, a driver may be preoccupied and not see the pedestrian or cyclist before it is too late to avoid a collision. Distractions may be inside the vehicle or something visual outside the vehicle. Some of the most common types of driver distractions include:

1. Billboards / Road signs
2. Cell phone conversations
3. Eating and drinking
4. Interactions with passengers or pets
5. Makeup application
6. Music or temperature controls
7. Shaving
8. Sneezing, coughing, or asthma
9. Text messaging

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted drivers are the cause of about ¼ of all car accidents in the United States. Most of these accidents could be easily prevented. Speeding is also a common cause of hit by car accidents and hit and run accidents in Los Angeles.

Hit by Car Accidents involving Children

Children ages 14 and under are frequent victims of pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles for several reasons. First, they are smaller than adults, and less likely to be seen than taller, larger adults crossing the street. Secondly, children do not show the same alertness and caution around cars and trucks that adults do. In residential areas, children may be struck when they dart into the street without checking for passing traffic, or when they are struck by a vehicle in a back-up accident.  Children may suffer very serious injuries when they are hit by a car, including bone fracture injuries, spinal cord injuries, skull fracture injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

Obtaining Maximum Compensation For Your Injuries

When a distracted driver causes serious injury to another person, whether it is a walker, jogger, cyclist or another motorist, the injured victim may be entitled to damages. A Los Angeles hit by car accident lawyer can help obtain compensation for medical expenses related to the accident, lost earnings, loss of earning capacity, and pain and suffering. The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have recovered millions for victims of hit by car accidents in Southern California, including several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

Free Consultations for Injury Victims and Their Families

If you have been hurt in an accident in Los Angeles, it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer represent your legal rights. Contact Estey & Bomberger today to schedule a free consultation. We will review every aspect of your case, and provide you with an honest opinion of the value of your case. If necessary, we will hire experts and accident reconstructionists to establish liability in your claim. With more than 70 years of experience representing victims of serious accidents, we know how to get maximum results. Contact us today to discuss your potential case with one of our experienced trial attorneys. We will not charge any fees unless we win your case.