Pedestrian Accidents

Being hit while walking or riding a bike leaves you with injuries, bills, and questions. One of them is usually whether the driver will be held accountable. The attorneys at Bentley & More LLP help injured people understand what the driver may face criminally and what compensation they can pursue in a civil claim. A free consultation can help you see where you stand. Key TakeawaysCriminal charges against the driver punish the driver... Read More

Getting hit by a car while walking or riding a bike turns an ordinary day into a blur of pain, confusion, and unanswered questions. You might be lying on the pavement wondering if you should call 911, or sitting in an ER two days later realizing your shoulder still won't move right.Knowing what to do next can protect your health and your legal rights. The steps below cover the scene, medical care, paperwork, and the deadlines that quietly ... Read More

Getting hit by a car is frightening enough without an insurance adjuster telling you that stepping off the curb outside a painted crosswalk means you have no case. That claim gets repeated to injured pedestrians, and it is not accurate.California law still lets you pursue compensation if you were crossing outside a crosswalk when a vehicle struck you. It just changes how fault gets divided between you and the driver.A pedestrian injury... Read More

If you were hurt in a crash while riding in or driving for Uber or Lyft, your deadline depends on who is responsible and whether a government vehicle or public road was involved. In most cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit under California's personal injury statute of limitations.That window can shrink to six months for a claim against a government entity, such as one that owns a vehicle in the crash or m... Read More

Most pedestrian or bicycle accident claims must be filed within two years of the crash, but that window can shrink to just six months if a government entity may be at fault.Knowing which deadline applies can decide whether you recover anything at all.Bentley & More LLP handles pedestrian and bicycle crash cases across California, including ones involving dangerous roads and public entities, and can help you figure out where your ca... Read More

Negligent drivers are the primary cause of pedestrian accidents in Southern California. Common behaviors such as distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield, and driving under the influence put pedestrians at serious risk. Even a brief lapse in attention can result in severe or fatal injuries.After an accident, insurance companies often attempt to minimize their financial responsibility by shifting some or all of the blame onto the in... Read More

A car hit you in a crosswalk. You have broken bones, a road rash, and your back is killing you. What are your legal options? You can file a personal injury claim on the driver’s auto insurance in most states. If settlement negotiations falter, you also can file a personal injury lawsuit for damages.Unfortunately, nearly 8,000 pedestrians die in car accidents every year, and around 100,000 suffer injuries. These deaths and injuries cost the... Read More

Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern in San Bernardino, often leaving victims with severe injuries and mounting medical bills. A San Bernardino pedestrian accident lawyer can provide guidance and support through the legal process for those who have suffered harm due to a driver's negligence. Below are some common locations of pedestrian accidents in San Bernardino and information about how a lawyer can assist victims in seeking fair comp... Read More

When motorists violate traffic laws and drive recklessly – especially near traffic intersections – they may cause serious accidents with pedestrians. If a pedestrian strikes the pavement in an accident, they are likely to suffer debilitating and sometimes fatal injuries.If you or someone you love suffered injuries in a recent pedestrian collision, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney can take the necessary legal steps. At the same t... Read More

Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents and deaths are on the rise in the United States. In 2022, more than 7,508 pedestrians were struck and killed by drivers. This is the highest number of pedestrian deaths since 1981, amounting to 20 deaths per day.If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident that wasn’t your fault, you’re entitled to receive fair compensation for your injuries and trauma.Fortunately, hiring a pedestrian accident a... Read More