Trusted San Diego Pedestrian Accident Injury Attorney
Most of us walk as part of our daily lives. Some of us walk for pleasure, some of us walk for our health and some of us walk for necessity. Pedestrians can be injured when they fall on a cracked walkway or may be hit or run over by a car, automobile, truck, golf cart, or other motor vehicle, or even by hit by a moving vehicle while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. As a pedestrian you are not only vulnerable to injury, but also any allegation of wrongdoing. Many times insurance companies and their defense attorneys will try to dispute the liability as well as the injuries.
An injured pedestrian should not believe that the liable party and their insurance company will do the “right thing.” The clear fact of the matter is that insurance companies and their representatives are there to protect their own rights and interests and not that of an injured pedestrian. They will look to the California Vehicle Code and case law in an attempt to minimize the injured victim’s claim for damages. We are there to protect these rights and interests for our clients.
It is important for victims of pedestrian accidents to immediately get medical attention for any injuries, and then look for the best legal representation with an attorney that you can trust. We have two law offices in San Diego, conveniently located in Vista, CA, and Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Contact us for a free, confidential consultation: (760) 758-8000
A Local Personal Injury Lawyer with Experience in Pedestrian Accident Cases
We serve pedestrian accident clients in all areas of San Diego county.
Recently San Diego commissioned a Citywide Pedestrian Collision Analysis, and the table below shows the number of Pedestrian Collisions by Community Planning Area (neighborhood) from years 2008 to 2012. This data unfortunately shows how common it is for pedestrian collisions and accidents in San Diego county.
| Ranking by Number of Collisions | San Diego Neighborhood (CPA) | Number of Pedestrian Accidents in CPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown | 305 |
| 2 | City Heights | 217 |
| 3 | Southeastern San Diego | 151 |
| 4 | Uptown | 149 |
| 5 | Pacific Beach | 123 |
| 6 | Clairemont Mesa | 97 |
| 7 | North Park | 96 |
| 8 | Encanto | 96 |
| 9 | Mira Mesa | 76 |
| 10 | Mid-City: Eastern Area | 76 |
| 11 | University | 74 |
| 12 | Otay Mesa-Nestor | 72 |
| 13 | San Ysidro | 59 |
| 14 | Skyline-Paradise Hills | 58 |
| 15 | La Jolla | 54 |
| 16 | Midway - Pacific Highway | 53 |
| 17 | Peninsula | 53 |
| 18 | Linda Vista | 45 |
| 19 | College Area | 44 |
| 20 | Barrio Logan | 43 |
| 21 | Kearny Mesa | 40 |
| 22 | Kensington-Talmadge | 34 |
| 23 | Ocean Beach | 32 |
| 24 | Mission Valley | 30 |
| 25 | Navajo | 29 |
| 26 | Normal Heights | 27 |
| 27 | Golden Hill | 21 |
| 28 | Rancho Penasquitos | 21 |
| 29 | Balboa Park | 19 |
| 30 | Otay Mesa | 18 |
| 31 | Serra Mesa | 18 |
| 32 | Mission Bay Park | 14 |
| 33 | Carmel Valley | 13 |
| 34 | Military Facilities | 15 |
| 35 | Tierrasanta | 11 |
| 36 | Old Town San Diego | 10 |
| 37 | Mission Beach | 10 |
| 38 | Rancho Bernardo | 10 |
| 39 | Carmel Mountain Ranch | 7 |
| 40 | Scripps Miramar Ranch | 7 |
| 41 | Miramar Ranch North | 4 |
| 42 | Torrey Highlands | 3 |
| 43 | Sabre Springs | 3 |
| 44 | Black Mountain Ranch | 2 |
| 45 | NCFUA Subarea | 1 |
| 46 | Pacific Highlands Ranch | 1 |
| 47 | Torrey Hills | 1 |
| 48 | Torrey Pines | 1 |
| 49 | Reserve | 1 |
| 50 | Los Penasquitos Canyon | 0 |
| 51 | San Pasqual | 0 |
| 52 | Via De La Valle | 0 |
| 53 | Fairbanks Ranch Country Club | 0 |
| 54 | Del Mar Mesa | 0 |
| 55 | Rancho Encantada | 0 |
| 56 | East Elliott | 0 |
| 57 | Tijuana River Valley | 0 |
The CDC has the following recommendations for pedestrians to stay safe (although we all know many accidents are unavoidable)
- Increase your visibility when walking at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing, such as reflective vests.
- Cross streets at a designated crosswalk or intersection whenever possible.
- Walk on a sidewalk or path instead of the road. Walk on the shoulder and facing traffic if a sidewalk or path is not available.
- Avoid using electronic devices like earbuds, which can cause distractions when you are walking.
- Avoid walking if you have been using alcohol or drugs, which can impair judgement and coordination.
We hope you’re safe and healthy reading this, and remember if you have any questions please contact us immediately for a free consultation on a pedestrian accident or injury.
We also accept attorney referrals and co-counsel arrangements in complex personal injury litigation throughout the United States.