PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Crosswalk injuries, hit-and-run crashes, parking lot incidents, and pedestrians struck by negligent drivers. You were on foot. They had two tons of steel. Gallo Law fights for you.

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PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS

Pedestrians Have the Right of Way. Insurance Companies Pretend Otherwise.

Pedestrian accidents produce some of the most severe injuries in personal injury law — broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and internal injuries that change lives permanently. A pedestrian hit by a car lawyer needs to move fast. Video evidence disappears, witnesses scatter, and insurance companies begin building their defense before the victim leaves the hospital.

Despite clear right-of-way laws, insurers blame pedestrians — claiming jaywalking, distraction, or poor visibility. Joseph Gallo fights these tactics with evidence, expert testimony, and aggressive advocacy.

If a driver hit you on foot, you have rights — and Gallo Law knows how to enforce them.

OUR PROCESS

How We Handle Pedestrian Accident Cases

Secure Video Evidence

Traffic cameras, business surveillance, and dashcam footage often capture the moment of impact. We act fast before this evidence is deleted or overwritten — critical in pedestrian cases where fault is frequently disputed.

Establish Right of Way

We use traffic laws, crosswalk markings, signal timing, and witness testimony to prove the driver was at fault — and counter every attempt by the insurer to blame the pedestrian.

Document Full Impact

Pedestrian injuries often require long-term care. We work with medical experts to project future treatment costs, lost earning capacity, and the full lifetime impact of your injuries — not just what the bills show today.

Proven Results

Accident Case Results

$1,689,000

Trucking Rear-End Collision

Rear end collision trucking accident in Los Angeles County with catastrophic back injury. Policy limits recovered.

$145,000

Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle

Teenager was riding her skateboard across an intersection in Irvine when the defendant rolled the stop sign and collided into her. No surgery.

$75,000

Pedestrian Struck on Campus

Student in an auto shop class at a community college in Orange County ran into our client.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer — What We Handle & Where We Serve

Types of Pedestrian Accidents We Handle

Crosswalk Accident Attorney

Crosswalk accidents are the most common pedestrian injury scenario — and the most frequently disputed. Drivers run red lights, fail to yield at marked crosswalks, and make turns without checking for pedestrians. California law is clear: drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. When they don’t, Gallo Law holds them accountable.

Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident

If the driver who hit you fled the scene, you may still have options. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply even though you were on foot. Gallo Law investigates every available source of compensation — including traffic cameras, witness accounts, and insurance policies — when the at-fault driver disappears.

Pedestrian Hit by Car at Intersection

Intersection accidents involving pedestrians frequently result from failure to yield, red-light running, and illegal turns. These crashes produce severe injuries because vehicles are often moving at full speed. Gallo Law uses signal timing data, traffic camera footage, and accident reconstruction to prove exactly what happened.

School Zone and Parking Lot Accidents

Pedestrians are struck in school zones and parking lots more often than most people realize. Drivers moving at low speeds in these areas are still capable of causing serious injuries — particularly to children and elderly pedestrians. Liability in parking lot accidents can extend to property owners and businesses who failed to maintain safe conditions.

Rideshare and Delivery Vehicle Pedestrian Accidents

Uber, Lyft, FedEx, Amazon, and other commercial vehicles are increasingly involved in pedestrian accidents as their presence on California roads grows. These cases involve layered insurance policies and corporate liability — the same complexity Gallo Law handles across our rideshare and delivery truck practice areas.

Wrongful Death Pedestrian Accident

When a pedestrian accident results in death, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver and their insurer. Wrongful death pedestrian cases involve unique legal considerations around survivor benefits, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering. Gallo Law handles these cases with the care and urgency they demand.

What Can I Recover After a Pedestrian Accident?

Pedestrian accident victims are entitled to pursue compensation for all losses caused by the at-fault driver’s negligence. Recoverable damages typically include medical expenses — both current and future — lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the cost of long-term rehabilitation or in-home care. In wrongful death cases, surviving family members can pursue additional damages including loss of financial support and funeral expenses. The full value of a pedestrian accident claim often far exceeds what the insurance company’s initial offer reflects. Joseph Gallo evaluates every category of damage to make sure nothing is left on the table.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer — Areas We Serve

Gallo Law represents pedestrian accident victims throughout Southern California. Every case is handled directly by attorney Joseph Gallo from our Costa Mesa office — no handoffs, no case managers.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Orange County has some of the highest pedestrian injury and fatality rates in Southern California. Harbor Blvd through Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana is one of the most dangerous pedestrian corridors in the county. Gallo Law represents pedestrian accident victims throughout Orange County.

Pedestrian Accident FAQs

What should I do after a pedestrian accident?

Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel fine. Call 911 and make sure a police report is filed. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Take photos of the scene, your injuries, and the vehicle that hit you if you are able. Get the driver's name, license plate, and insurance information. Contact Gallo Law from the scene for help from an attorney in real-time, for free. What you say and do in the hours after an accident can significantly affect your claim.

Do I need a lawyer if I was hit by a car as a pedestrian?

Yes. Insurance companies assign experienced adjusters to pedestrian accident claims immediately — adjusters whose job is to minimize what they pay you. Without an attorney, you are negotiating alone against a team of professionals who handle hundreds of claims every year. A pedestrian accident lawyer levels the playing field, ensures your injuries are fully documented and valued, and fights for the compensation you actually deserve rather than what the insurer is willing to offer.

I was hit by a car that fled the scene. What do I do?

Call 911 immediately and stay at the scene. Try to remember as many details about the vehicle as possible — make, model, color, partial plate number, direction of travel. Do not assume you have no options because the driver fled. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may apply even though you were on foot. Traffic cameras, business surveillance systems, and nearby dashcam footage can often identify a fleeing driver. Gallo Law moves immediately to preserve this evidence before it disappears.

How do I pay for medical care after a pedestrian accident if I don't have health insurance?

You have options even without health insurance. Many medical providers will treat pedestrian accident victims on a medical lien — meaning they agree to defer payment until your case resolves. Gallo Law works with a network of medical providers who understand personal injury cases and will ensure you receive the care you need now. The cost of your medical treatment becomes part of your claim and is pursued as damages against the at-fault driver's insurer.

How much money can I get for a pedestrian accident?

The value of a pedestrian accident claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the clarity of liability, the insurance coverage available, and your long-term medical needs. Minor injury cases may settle for five to six figures. Cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, long-term disability, or wrongful death routinely result in six and seven-figure settlements. Joseph Gallo will give you an honest assessment of your case value during your free consultation — not a number designed to get you to sign, but an accurate evaluation of what your case is actually worth.

Is it worth it to hire a pedestrian accident attorney if I was hit by a car?

Almost always yes — and the financial risk to you is zero. Gallo Law works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Studies consistently show that accident victims represented by attorneys recover significantly more than those who negotiate on their own — even after attorney fees. The question is not whether you can afford an attorney. The question is whether you can afford to negotiate alone against an insurance company that does this every day.

Can I still win a pedestrian accident case if I wasn't in a crosswalk?

Yes. California law requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians regardless of where they are walking. Being outside a crosswalk may reduce your recovery under California's comparative fault rules — but it does not bar your claim entirely. If the driver was speeding, distracted, or otherwise negligent, you can still recover compensation proportional to their share of fault. Joseph Gallo has successfully recovered for pedestrian accident victims in exactly these circumstances.

What do I do if the driver who hit me doesn't have insurance?

If the at-fault driver is uninsured, your own auto insurance policy's uninsured motorist coverage may apply — even though you were on foot when the accident happened. If you don't have auto insurance, other sources of compensation may be available depending on the circumstances of your accident. Gallo Law reviews every available policy and potential source of recovery to make sure an uninsured driver doesn't leave you with nothing.

What can I claim if I was hit by a car while walking?

As a pedestrian injured by a negligent driver, you can pursue compensation for medical expenses — both current and future — lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and the cost of long-term rehabilitation or in-home care. In wrongful death cases, surviving family members can pursue additional damages. The full value of a pedestrian accident claim often far exceeds what the insurance company's initial offer reflects — Gallo Law ensures nothing is left on the table.

If there were no witnesses to the pedestrian accident, can I still win if it's my word against the driver's?

Yes — and your case is rarely limited to just your word versus theirs. Traffic cameras, business surveillance footage, dashcam recordings, skid marks, vehicle damage patterns, and accident reconstruction experts can all establish what actually happened independent of witness testimony. Physical evidence frequently tells a clearer story than any witness account. Gallo Law investigates every pedestrian accident case for evidence beyond eyewitness testimony — and has successfully recovered for clients in cases where the driver told a completely different story.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. The results listed above are not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any future case. Some results noted on this site are from attorney Joseph Gallo’s career and include results when employed at other law firms and when associating in other law firms. They are not solely the results of Gallo Law, APC but are the results of cases worked on by Joseph Gallo as an attorney.