Rancho Santa Margarita Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Rancho Santa Margarita Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Pedestrians face many risks whenever they walk near motor vehicle traffic. Whether you’re walking to the shops at the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center or strolling around Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, anywhere pedestrians encounter motor vehicle drivers is potentially dangerous. An experienced Rancho Santa Margarita pedestrian accident lawyer can help you recover if you have been hurt by a negligent driver while walking.
Experienced Legal Counsel for Pedestrian Accidents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have a great deal of experience representing injured clients in Rancho Santa Margarita and the areas around Orange County. We know how difficult it can be to look at the aftermath of a pedestrian accident and try to determine how you can recover. If another party is responsible for injuring you or a family member, we believe we can ensure accountability and recover recompense for the damages.
The most recent accident data for Rancho Santa Margarita from the California Office of Traffic Safety reports that in 2017, a total of 12 pedestrians were injured or killed in accidents, four of whom were children under the age of 15. These accidents most often occur due to driver negligence, such as distracted driving or speeding. They can also happen if drivers operate their vehicles while intoxicated or drive aggressively.
According to the National Safety Council, pedestrians accounted for nearly 18% of all traffic accident deaths in the United States during 2022. Even if these accidents do not result in fatalities, they can easily cause life-changing injuries. If you have experienced this, the attorneys at Easton & Easton can help you pursue recompense for the damages, holding the at-fault driver accountable for their negligence or misconduct.
Recovering After a Pedestrian Accident in Rancho Santa Margarita
After any vehicle accident in California, an injured victim must prove liability to receive compensation for their damages. Your personal injury attorney in Rancho Santa Margarita can help you prove fault and calculate the full scope of the damages you are eligible to claim. Filing a car insurance claim is typically the first option for recovering after a vehicle accident in California, but this is not always the case.
The Insurance Information Institute reports that more than 17% of California drivers have no auto insurance. If such a driver caused your accident, a personal injury case is likely to be your primary mechanism for recovering compensation for your injuries. An experienced Rancho Santa Margarita pedestrian accident lawyer at Easton & Easton can help you secure a fair insurance settlement and/or build a personal injury case to seek recompense for the damages.
If you succeed with your case, you could potentially recover compensation for medical costs, lost income, and lost future earning capacity if your accident caused any permanent complications that diminish your ability to work. You also have the right to claim pain and suffering compensation. Generally, the total potential value of a personal injury case in California hinges on the scope and severity of the plaintiff’s injuries.
The attorneys at Easton & Easton have the skills necessary to handle the most challenging personal injury cases on behalf of injured pedestrians in Rancho Santa Margarita. You have a short time in which to file your case, so it is vital that you contact our team as quickly as possible so we can start building your case.
FAQs
How Can You Prove the Other Party’s Liability in a Pedestrian Accident in Rancho Santa Margarita?
You can prove liability in a pedestrian accident in Rancho Santa Margarita using various forms of evidence that your attorney can gather for you. Traffic camera footage, drivers’ cell phone records, and eyewitness statements could all be invaluable evidence for your case. It’s important to consult an attorney right away after your accident, as some of this evidence may not be available for long.
What Happens if a Pedestrian Shares Fault for Their Accident?
If a pedestrian shares fault for their accident, California’s pure comparative negligence law comes into play for their case. They will be assigned a fault percentage and then this percentage will be deducted from their personal injury case award. Additionally, shared fault could make it difficult for them to secure an auto insurance settlement from the defendant’s insurance carrier.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Claim for a Pedestrian Accident?
The compensation you can claim for a pedestrian accident will typically depend on the severity of your damages. If you can prove another driver is to blame, they are liable for the full scope of the economic and non-economic damages they inflicted in the accident. Your Rancho Santa Margarita pedestrian accident lawyer at Easton & Easton can help you recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, and your pain and suffering.
How Is Compensation for Your Pain and Suffering Calculated in the State?
Compensation for physical pain and emotional suffering in the state is calculated based on the overall severity of the plaintiff’s injuries. A plaintiff’s attorney can usually use their client’s total economic damages as a starting point to calculate appropriate pain and suffering compensation, multiplying this amount by a factor that reflects the severity of their injuries. The more serious the injury is, the more pain and suffering compensation the plaintiff is likely to obtain.
How Much Will It Cost Me to Hire a Rancho Santa Margarita Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
The cost of hiring a Rancho Santa Margarita pedestrian accident lawyer is determined by the value of your case when you choose Easton & Easton to represent you. We take injury cases in Orange County on a contingency fee, meaning we only charge our clients a fee when we win their case. Additionally, this fee will be a percentage of the total amount recovered for them. If there is no recovery, the client pays no fee.
The team at Easton & Easton has successfully helped many injured clients in Rancho Santa Margarita and the areas around Orange County with a wide range of personal injury cases, including those arising from pedestrian accidents. We know how damaging these incidents can be and want to help you recover as fully as California law allows. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with a Rancho Santa Margarita pedestrian accident lawyer.
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What Our Clients Say
Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
Ive used them twice and never been disappointed. Read more…
The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
-Allee
Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
They are the BEST!
I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
I would highly recommend Easton & Easton.
I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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