Orange County Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Pedestrians inherently face risks any time they walk in busy metropolitan areas. While most drivers yield to pedestrians and follow traffic signals as required, some unfortunately do not, and any time a driver hits a pedestrian, the victim could suffer catastrophic harm. If you or a loved one recently sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident, you need to speak with an Orange County pedestrian accident lawyer right away.
Holding Drivers Accountable for Pedestrian Accidents in Orange County, CA
The team at Easton & Easton has the experience needed to handle the toughest personal injury cases in Orange County, and our firm is ready to provide the support you need for your impending pedestrian accident case. If a driver hits you while you are walking, they are liable for all resulting damages. You have the right to file a claim against their auto insurance and a personal injury suit when their insurance can’t cover your losses.
Our firm has decades of professional experience in personal injury law and can assist you in ensuring accountability for your damages. We can help prove liability, gather the evidence needed to show exactly how an accident happened, and assist you in proving the full extent of your claimable losses. You may be entitled to a larger recovery than you expect, and our team will do everything we can to maximize the compensation you secure from the at-fault driver.
When Rideshare Drivers Cause Pedestrian Accident in Orange County, CA
Any driver can potentially cause a pedestrian accident, but in recent years, rideshare drivers have caused an increasing number of these incidents throughout Orange County. When a rideshare car or taxi hits a pedestrian, the consequences can be severe. Pedestrians often experience very serious injuries in accidents, including head injuries, back and spinal cord injuries, and broken bones. The road to recovery can be long and difficult. At Easton & Easton, we can help.
Attorneys at our Orange County, California, law firm have extensive trial experience, which we use to achieve the best possible results in personal injury and wrongful death cases. We are dedicated to achieving full and fair compensation for pedestrian accident victims and their families.
3 Things You Should Know After An Automobile Accident in Orange County, CA
Get the contact and insurance information of the other driver.
Do not talk to the insurance company or give a written or recorded statement to the insurance company without talking to the Easton & Easton, LLP.
Call Easton & Easton, LLP as soon as possible so we can advise you what to do next.
Dedicated To Collecting Full And Fair Compensation For You After A Pedestrian Accident
What does full and fair compensation mean? It means getting you compensation for your damaged vehicle, missed work, medical bills, and for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced. It also means getting you compensation for future expenses you might incur, like ongoing treatment or continuing pain that you might experience later in life because of an injury now.
These damages aren’t always obvious right away. That’s why it’s a mistake to settle your pedestrian accident too soon and for too little. As lawyers, we can protect your best interests. We make sure the insurance companies that cover rideshare services and their drivers do not take advantage of you after you’ve been injured.
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Our Injury Attorneys Handle Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Rideshare Drivers
While lots of drivers cause tragic pedestrian accidents each year, Rideshare drivers can be more prone to causing pedestrian accidents because they face a great deal of financial pressure to pick up passengers on a schedule and to get them to places within certain time limits. They often rush while driving to ensure that they get a specific ride, sometimes while also distracted by the app itself. They must also give their attention to the app on their smartphone while they are trolling for new rides, which can be a serious distraction.
Drivers are also called into dense pedestrian areas fairly frequently, picking up intoxicated passengers after bars close or on the way home from a club, for example. They drive directly into areas full of pedestrians and may not always take the proper precautions.
Drivers are also distracted by their own passengers. Rideshare drivers spend time interacting with the people in their cars, and it can take away from the focus they have on the roads. When our law firm handles pedestrian accident cases, we look for the signs of distracted driving and hold drivers accountable for the personal injuries they caused in Orange County.
Rideshare companies are required to have insurance that works in conjunction with a rideshare driver’s personal auto insurance. If you were hurt by a rideshare driver, you will likely need to file a claim against the driver’s personal policy before you can claim against the rideshare company’s policy. Additionally, even if you succeed with both of these claims, you may have outstanding damages you can recover only through a personal injury suit.
Recovery From a Pedestrian Accident in Orange County
Your first challenge in recovering from a pedestrian accident in Orange County is identifying the driver responsible for the accident. Once identified, you can hold them accountable with an auto insurance claim. Every driver in the state is required to have auto insurance that meets basic coverage requirements. If their insurance alone can’t fully cover your losses, all remaining damages must be recovered with a personal injury suit.
Under California personal injury law, the defendant is fully responsible for the entirety of the economic losses they inflicted on the defendant. This includes both immediately noticeable economic damages as well as those projected for the future, such as the anticipated ongoing medical treatment the victim will require. They may also claim pain and suffering compensation, and there is no limit to the amount they can seek under the law.
If you suffered any permanent damage from the accident, the pain and suffering compensation you secure from the at-fault driver could easily overshadow the compensation you obtain for your economic losses. Your attorney can help determine a fair amount to claim based on the overall severity of your injuries and your projected recovery time.
When you choose Easton & Easton to represent your case, you will have a responsive legal advocate ready to assist you with every step of your recovery process until you secure the compensation you legally deserve for your damages. Our goal is to help you get fair compensation for the injuries and suffering you’ve endured. The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can begin working on your case.
FAQs
Q: What Damages Can I Claim After a Pedestrian Accident in Orange County?
A: If you are able to prove that another party is directly responsible for causing your recent pedestrian accident, they are liable for the entire scope of your resulting damages. Medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering are all claimable under the state’s personal injury law. Your Orange County pedestrian accident lawyer can estimate your case’s total potential value.
Q: How Long Do I Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim in Orange County?
A: If you intend to file any type of personal injury claim, you must do so within the statute of limitations, or the time limit assigned by state law. The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in the state is two years, starting on the date an incident occurs. If you do not file your claim within this timeframe, you lose your chance to recover compensation from whoever caused the accident.
Q: Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault for Their Accident?
A: Yes, it is possible for an investigation to reveal that a pedestrian is partially liable for their damages if they contributed to causing the accident. California upholds the pure comparative fault rule, so there is no threshold of fault that bars a plaintiff from claiming compensation for their damages. Whatever percentage of fault is assigned to them is taken from their case award as a penalty.
Q: Will I Win More Compensation if I Hire an Attorney for My Case?
A: Hiring legal counsel is one of the most effective ways to enhance your final case award after a serious accident. Your Orange County pedestrian accident lawyer will know how to uncover every channel of compensation available to you, potentially revealing damages you did not realize you could claim. You are also more likely to resolve your case more quickly when you have legal counsel, which shortens the time you must contend with your economic losses.
Q: How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
A: The team at Easton & Easton can take your personal injury case on a contingency fee basis. This means you will pay our firm a fee only if and when we win your case, and your fee will be a percentage of the total compensation recovered from the defendant. Our firm charges no fee at all if we are unable to obtain compensation for you, so there is no risk of paying more for representation than you secure for your damages.
Contact Pedestrian Accident Lawyers For A Free Consultation About Your Case
To talk with one of our attorneys about your accident, contact us online or call (714) 850-4590 for a free and confidential consultation. Lawyers at our Orange County law firm handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on contingency, so there is no fee unless and until we recover compensation for you.
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Easton & Easton holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — the highest rating available. Trust is earned. We've earned it.
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Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation. When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.
All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2027. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community. When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
Gabe Mendoza, Alexandro Garza, Billy Seidlitz, and Aaron Sinfield were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California. Three attorneys — John, Billy, and Aaron — were selected for the first time in 2027. The next generation of Easton & Easton is already among the best in the state.
Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Saul were selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. Doug Easton has been selected for 19 consecutive years. Matt Easton was also named to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers for 2027. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.
Doug Easton has held the "AV Preeminent" Rating for over 30 years, and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
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