Personal Injury

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Palmdale

The short answer

If a car hit you while you were walking in Palmdale or Lancaster, get medical care right away and get the police report number. In California, drivers must yield to pedestrians in any crosswalk, marked or unmarked (Vehicle Code 21950). Even if you were not in a crosswalk, you may still recover money, because California reduces your recovery by your share of fault instead of barring it. You have two years to file an injury lawsuit.

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Why pedestrian crashes cause severe injuries

A person on foot has no protection. Pedestrian crashes often cause broken legs and hips, head injuries, spinal injuries, and internal injuries. Recovery can take months and may require surgery and therapy.

Where pedestrians get hurt in the Antelope Valley

Wide, fast streets like Palmdale Boulevard, Rancho Vista Boulevard, Avenue K, and 10th Street West, where people must cross many lanes
Areas with no sidewalks or streetlights, common in east Palmdale, Littlerock, and Lake Los Angeles
Shopping center parking lots, where drivers are looking for spaces instead of people
Near schools and bus stops, early in the morning and after dark
Walkable downtowns like The BLVD in Lancaster and Old Town Newhall

Common causes

Drivers turning left or right without looking for people in the crosswalk
Speeding and running red lights
Drivers backing out of parking spaces
Distracted and drunk driving
Poor visibility at night, with low light and dark clothing

How we help

We get the police report and look for video from businesses, buses, and doorbell cameras before it is erased. We interview witnesses and deal with the insurers. Angelo Campano handles your case himself. The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win.

If you lost a family member in a pedestrian crash, see our wrongful death page. Read more: main causes of pedestrian accidents.

How it works

Three steps. Your only job is step one.

Tell us what happened
Call, text, or use the short form. It takes a few minutes, and it is free.
We take it from there
We gather the evidence, deal with the insurers, and help you get medical care while you recover.
We work to resolve your case
Most cases settle. If the insurance company will not be fair, Angelo is ready to take your case to court.

Your only job is step one.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is an unmarked crosswalk?

At most intersections, the area where the sidewalks would meet counts as a crosswalk even with no painted lines. Drivers must yield to you there too.

I was crossing in the middle of the block. Do I have a case?

Possibly. Since 2023, California's "Freedom to Walk" law limits tickets for crossing outside a crosswalk when it is safe. Drivers still have a duty to watch for people on foot. If you share some fault, your recovery is reduced, not eliminated.

Who pays if the driver has no insurance?

Your own auto policy's uninsured motorist coverage may cover you even when you were walking. Health insurance and medical payments coverage may also help. We will look at every option.

I was hit in a parking lot. Is that different?

Parking lot crashes are common and still count. The driver may be at fault, and sometimes the property owner is too, if poor lighting or layout played a role.

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