Apr 10, 2025 - Blogs by Sky Law Group
Pedestrian accidents remain a growing concern in and around Orange, CA, as the busy streets and distracted driving due to increased cell phone usage puts pedestrians at greater risk than ever before. If you or your loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident, it is important you understand your rights and get the medical attention you deserve. At Sky Law Group, APC, we help protect your rights and specialize in personal injury law and pedestrian accidents, helping innocent victims throughout California recover maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress due to the negligence of another party.
Top Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Knowing the leading causes of pedestrian accidents can be helpful:
- Distracted Driving – As technology consumes more and more of our everyday life, the use of it while driving can end in disaster. Talking on the phone, texting, or the often confusion of infotech car entertainment systems can prove difficult and certainly distracting even to the expert driver.
- Speeding – Speeding often results in major injuries and is another common cause of pedestrian accidents. As EV vehicles are faster than ever, it is easier to exceed the speed limit even inadvertently. As speeding greatly reduces your reaction time, it also highly increases the severity of injuries for all parties involved.
- Failure to Yield – Often drivers fail to yield to pedestrians and ignore the fact the pedestrians have the right of way. Such actions highly endanger pedestrians on our roads and busy streets.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – Another common cause of pedestrian injuries are drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Alcohol and drugs impair a drivers coordination and judgment and slows their overall reaction times leading to injury.
- Poor Weather Conditions – Rain, fog and other weather conditions can greatly affect a drivers ability to view a pedestrian who might have the right of way but remains nearly invisible due to weather conditions.
If you have been hit by a car, our Orange pedestrian accident attorneys at Sky Law Group are ready to assist you in building your legal claim. The sooner you contact us the stronger your claim will be.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
It’s important you immediately take the right steps to protect your pedestrian accident claim. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Orange, CA, start by immediately doing the following:
Get Immediate Medical Attention – It takes time for injuries to develop, even if you feel okay its best to get medical attention to insure everything is fine.
- Call the Police – As stated before, although police reports are not conclusive, they can be used as a piece of evidence to help strengthen your claim.
- Think Like an Investigator – Gather videos, statements, photos, witness statements or anything you can imagine that will help your claim. Often times, the at fault driver will change his or her story to the insurance carrier so get a video of her or she admitting to fault at the scene.
- Call and Consult an Experienced Pedestrian Accident Lawyer – Experience counts, so does five star service. Our skilled attorneys are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call and schedule your appointment today.
Why Choose Sky Law Group for Your Pedestrian Accident Claim?
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Local Expertise in Orange, CA
Our attorneys are familiar with California pedestrian accident claims and have helped thousands of innocent accident victims defend their rights. We know the roads and streets and often have the same clients in some of the most dangerous intersections in and around our office in Orange, California.
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Proven Track Record of Success
Our office has recovered millions and have recovered substantial settlements for pedestrian accident victims helping them refocus and get back on track following the trauma.
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No Fees Unless We Win, Owe Us Nothing Until We Win
At Sky Law Group, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case. All the more reason to focus on your health and let us focus on the legal issues.
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One on One Support
At Sky Law Group, your case is never handed off. Our clients have direct access to their attorneys from the beginning of their case until the end for peace of mind and a streamlined form of communication.
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Five Star Ranking
Our reputation speaks for itself, with five star rankings from not only our clients but law firms who continuously refer to us to get the best possible settlement.
Maximum Compensation for Pedestrian Accident Victims
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, call our office today and let us help you recover for the following: If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills (current and future expenses)
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
- Emotional distress
Contact Sky Law Group Today for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Orange, CA, don’t wait to seek legal representation. The statute of limitations in California limits the time you have to file a claim, so taking swift action is crucial.
Call Sky Law Group, APC today, or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation. Our experienced pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to fight for your rights and get you the justice you deserve.