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Simi Valley Pedestrian
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Drivers turning at busy intersections along Royal Avenue or Erringer Road frequently fail to yield to pedestrians in designated crosswalks. At Bojat Law Group, our Simi Valley pedestrian accident lawyers move immediately to secure traffic camera footage, subpoena phone records, and hold negligent drivers fully accountable.
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People walking through downtown Simi Valley, crossing Los Angeles Avenue on the way to work, or pushing a stroller through the Simi Valley Town Center have nothing to protect them when a distracted or speeding driver looks up too late. Pedestrian injuries tend to be severe, and the recovery, both medical and financial, can stretch out for months or years.
Most people reach out to a personal injury lawyer at Bojat Law Group when the medical bills start arriving, the insurance adjuster stops returning calls, and the answers they’re getting don’t add up. Based in Westlake Village, our firm handles pedestrian accident claims across Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the rest of Ventura County and we know how local reports are written, which adjusters handle these claims, and what it takes to build a case that holds up.
A Simi Valley pedestrian accident lawyer at our firm will walk you through what happened, what California law lets you recover, and what your case is actually worth. Contact us today for a free consultation. No fees unless we recover for you.
Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Simi Valley
Pedestrian crashes in Simi Valley follow patterns that show up across all of California. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) recorded 7,314 pedestrian deaths statewide in 2023. California still ranks as one of the most dangerous states in the country for people on foot.
Here are the causes our firm sees most often in Simi Valley pedestrian cases:
- Driver distraction. Phones are the biggest single factor. A driver looking down for two seconds at 35 mph travels over 100 feet blind, more than enough to miss a pedestrian stepping off a curb on Los Angeles Avenue or Tapo Canyon Road.
- Failure to yield at crosswalks. California Vehicle Code § 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. It’s violated constantly. In the most recent OTS breakdown, driver failure to yield right-of-way was a leading primary crash factor in fatal and serious-injury pedestrian crashes.
- Speeding. The faster a vehicle is going, the less time the driver has to react and the more severe the impact. Speed-related crashes made up about 7.9% of fatal and serious-injury pedestrian crashes in California’s 2022 data, and they’re disproportionately fatal. A pedestrian hit at 40 mph is far more likely to die than one hit at 25 mph.
- Nighttime and low-light conditions. Roughly 50% of fatal pedestrian crashes in California happen between 6 p.m. and midnight, with the peak being Saturday between 6 and 9 p.m. Simi Valley’s long residential stretches and under-lit sections of Cochran Street, Sequoia Avenue, and Madera Road become dangerous after dark.
- Impaired driving. Alcohol and drug-impaired drivers cause a disproportionate share of pedestrian fatalities. OTS tracks alcohol-involved crashes as a separate category in its city rankings, and Simi Valley shows up every year.
- Hit-and-run. Nearly 1 in 4 pedestrian fatalities nationwide involve a driver who flees the scene. California isn’t better than the national average. Hit-and-run adds a layer of investigation — often requiring uninsured motorist coverage to recover — but it doesn’t end a victim’s case.
- Intersection crashes. About 27% of California pedestrian fatalities occur at intersections, where turning drivers don’t check crosswalks and pedestrians with the right-of-way are struck by cars turning right on red or making unprotected lefts.
- Urban arterial roads. Principal arterials account for 36% of fatal pedestrian crashes in California. In Simi Valley, that means the high-speed, multi-lane corridors — Los Angeles Avenue, Madera Road, Cochran Street, and Erringer Road — where drivers move at 40+ mph past sidewalks, transit stops, and crosswalks.
- Backing-up and parking lot crashes. Easy to overlook, but a real source of injury claims. Simi Valley has large shopping centers (the Simi Valley Town Center, Mountain Gate Plaza) where pedestrian-vehicle contact happens in low-speed but still injury-causing collisions.
Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian hit by a car absorbs the full force of the impact with no protection. That’s why these cases involve some of the most serious injuries and the medical bills, surgeries, and long-term care needs reflect that.
Head and brain injuries are the leading cause of death and long-term disability in pedestrian crashes. Concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), skull fractures, and facial trauma happen when the victim’s head strikes the vehicle, the windshield, or the pavement on the secondary impact.
Spinal cord and back injuries — including herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and partial or complete paralysis — often follow high-speed impacts or when a pedestrian is thrown.
Broken bones are routine. Pelvic fractures happen because a vehicle bumper hits most adults right at pelvis height. Leg fractures (tibia, fibula, femur), knee injuries (torn ACLs, meniscus tears, fractured patellas), shoulder dislocations, broken arms, and wrist fractures all show up in case files regularly.
Internal injuries are the ones that kill pedestrians hours after the crash. Ruptured spleens, liver lacerations, kidney damage, and internal bleeding aren’t always visible at the scene, which is why every pedestrian hit by a vehicle needs immediate hospital imaging — not just a field assessment.
Road rash, lacerations, and degloving injuries happen when a pedestrian slides across asphalt after impact. Severe cases require skin grafts, multiple surgeries, and leave permanent scarring.
Soft tissue injuries — whiplash, strains, sprains, ligament tears — are the category insurance carriers routinely undervalue. They’re also the injuries that keep people out of work for weeks or months.
Emotional and psychological trauma is real and legally compensable in California. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of crossing streets are documented in most of our serious pedestrian files.
Fatal injuries. Pedestrians make up a small fraction of road users but account for a disproportionate share of California traffic deaths. When a loved one doesn’t survive, surviving family members can bring a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60.
Can I Recover Compensation for My Injuries?
Due to the fact that pedestrians lack the basic protections that vehicles provide to occupants, massive medical expenses and catastrophic injuries are grave consequences. Providing compensation for victims that are able to establish a third party’s negligence causing them harm, courts will dole out awards for damages on the financial, physical, and mental levels. Victims can pursue compensation for numerous injuries, including hospital bills, permanent disability, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
California Comparative Negligence State
Even if a victim was partially at fault in a pedestrian accident case, they are still able to recover damages. In the State of California, a comparative fault theory is utilized to hear a case and determine how much blame is placed upon the involved parties for what took place. The amount recoverable is lowered based on how much fault is assigned to the victim.
At Bojat Law Group, we recognize the importance of addressing both economic and non-economic damages. This includes compensation for medical bills, future expenses related to physical therapy and rehabilitation, and the emotional toll of your injuries. Our personal injury lawyers are adept at dealing with insurance providers, ensuring that settlement negotiations are fair and that you are not shortchanged by the insurance company.
What is the Average Payout for a Pedestrian Hit By a Car in California?
There’s no single average. Pedestrian accident settlements in California range from a few thousand dollars for minor cases to multi-million-dollar recoveries for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Any lawyer who throws out a specific average number before hearing the facts of your case is guessing.
What actually drives the value of a pedestrian case:
- Severity of injuries
- Clear liability
- Insurance policy limits
- Whether the driver was working
If you or a loved one was hit by a car in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, or anywhere in Ventura County, call Bojat Law Group at (818) 877-4878 for a free case evaluation. We’ll identify every source of recovery and tell you honestly what your case is worth. No fees unless we recover for you.
What Happens if You Hit a Pedestrian Not in a Crosswalk in California?
If a driver hits a pedestrian not in a crosswalk in California, the driver may be held liable for the pedestrian’s injuries and damages. This is because drivers have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care, regardless of the pedestrian’s location. The accident will be investigated, and fault may be assigned to both parties based on the evidence. The pedestrian may file an insurance claim or civil lawsuit to seek compensation for their medical expenses and other damages. It’s crucial for both drivers and pedestrians to adhere to traffic laws to prevent accidents and ensure safety on the road.
If you were hit by an Uber driver as a pedestrian, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. For expert legal guidance, contact Bojat Law Group, your experienced Simi Valley Uber and Lyft accident lawyer.
Call Simi Valley Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Today
At Bojat Law Group, our clients come first, and every decision we make reflects that. Led by attorney Sasha Bojat, Esq., our Simi Valley pedestrian accident lawyers are backed by a detail-focused support team that handles every part of your case from the moment you call us to the final resolution. We treat pedestrian injury claims the way they deserve to be treated: as serious, life-altering cases that demand aggressive investigation, careful medical documentation, and real trial preparation.
Our Simi Valley pedestrian accident attorneys combine deep knowledge of California personal injury law with a genuine understanding of Ventura County’s roads, intersections, and the local insurance carriers who defend these claims. We know how Simi Valley police reports are written, which adjusters handle cases out of the Thousand Oaks and Oxnard offices, and what it takes to push a pedestrian case past the initial lowball offer. Every client gets direct access to their attorney, not a call center, not a paralegal reading from a script. We keep you informed, answer your questions, and involve you in the decisions that matter.
Whether you were hit in a marked crosswalk on Los Angeles Avenue, struck by a distracted driver near the Simi Valley Town Center, or injured by a hit-and-run driver in a residential neighborhood, our pedestrian accident lawyers are ready to hold every responsible party accountable. Contact Bojat Law Group today for a free consultation, we are available 24/7. No obligation, and no fees unless we recover for you.
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