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Drivers often neglect their responsibility to give the right of way to pedestrians. From failure to yield to reckless or distracted driving, negligent drivers seriously harm pedestrians every day in San Diego. At The McClellan Law Firm, we protect the rights of injured victims and their families when they have been harmed by careless drivers.

Relying on our national reputation for excellence, we help seriously injured pedestrians and their families seek compensation for emotional and physical damages.

Contact us online or call us at (619) 215-1488 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer at The McClellan Law Firm.

California Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In 2015, the Los Angeles Times reported that California had the highest number of pedestrian deaths for the year before—with more than 700 pedestrians being killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2014.

California also saw one of the highest percentages of pedestrian deaths. While nationally about 14% of all motor vehicle deaths were a pedestrian, California reported that 23% of the golden state’s motor vehicle fatalities were pedestrians. Another study prepared for the Governors Highway Safety Association reported that California’s pedestrians had the highest injury vulnerability of all of its road users—even more so than bicyclists.

San Diego, in particular, has seen an extremely high rate of pedestrian accidents. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, the city saw the following pedestrian crashes in 2013:

  • 594 victims killed and injured in pedestrian accidents
  • 82 victims younger than 15 killed and injured
  • 73 victims older than 65 killed and injured

Long-Term Treatment for Injured Pedestrians is Costly

When a car, truck, or commercial vehicle hits a pedestrian or bicyclist, the results are often catastrophic, if not fatal. Accident victims commonly suffer life-threatening injuries such as spinal cord injuries and amputations.

Due to the severity of the injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents, victims often face a lifetime of medical care. Long-term care needs are extremely expensive. Rehabilitation, physical therapy, numerous surgeries, and doctor's visits add up to a heavy burden for anyone injured in a pedestrian accident. Filing suit against the at-fault driver who caused the collision is essential for your future.

You may be able to recover compensation for:

  • Past and future medical care expenses
  • Past and future lost wages and earning capacity
  • Past and future pain
  • Suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
  • Loss of consortium with a spouse

When you need experienced legal representation, turn to The McClellan Law Firm. Our select group of personal injury and accident attorneys is committed to fighting for the rights of pedestrian and car accident victims.

Founding Attorney Craig McClellan, who has more than 40 years of experience, was selected as a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an elite association of the top 100 personal injury attorneys throughout the U.S.

Why Choose Our San Diego Pedestrian Accident Lawyers?

Most importantly, your pedestrian accident lawyer will help you to prove fault, so that you can receive the compensation amount that you truly deserve. Your lawyer will be responsible for collecting strong evidence to back up your case, providing you with legal counseling to help ensure that you can thoroughly protect your rights, offering you psychological support, and so much more.

If you or someone that you care about was recently hit by a car or motorcycle, we want to help you. Contact our pedestrian accident lawyer in San Diego, and let us provide you with the fierce representation that you need. A pedestrian accident is extremely serious, and we want to make sure that you have all of the legal support, advice, and representation that you need to protect your rights and your future.

Seek Legal Guidance from The McClellan Law Firm

To learn more about our national reputation for excellence in serious accident litigation, call The McClellan Law Firm at (619) 215-1488 to schedule a free consultation with one of our San Diego pedestrian accident lawyers.

Further Reading on Pedestrian Accident Claims

  • Endorced by the Inner Circle of Advocates

    Craig McClellan is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the United States.

  • Best Lawyers in America 2020

    Craig McClellan has been selected to the list of The Best Lawyers in America every year since 1993.

  • The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2024 list of the Best Law Firms.

  • The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2023 list of the Best Law Firms.

  • Best Lawers "Best Law Firms" - Personal Injury Litigation Plaintifs Tier 1, 2016

    The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Personal Injury in the 2022 list of the Best Law Firms.

  • Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" - Commercial Litigation Tier 1, 2016

    The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Commercial Litigation in the 2022 list of the Best Law Firms.

  • Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" - Product Liability Tier 1, 2016

    The firm earned a Tier 1 ranking in Product Liability in the 2022 list of the Best Law Firms.

  • Craig McClellan earned one of the top 10 medical malpractice settlements in California, securing a $9,000,000 settlement for a client.

  • Top 10 Settlements

    Craig McClellan & Conor Hulburt earned one of the top 10 premises liability settlements in California, securing a $3,175,850 settlement for a client.

  • Craig McClellan selected to Super Lawyers list, Top 10 San Diego Attorneys

    Craig McClellan has been selected to the list of Super Lawyers every year since 2007, and earned the most votes of ANY lawyer for 2019 in San Diego.

  • Craig McClellan was voted Lawyer of the Year for Product Liability Litigation by Best Lawyers for 2019.

  • 2020 AV Preeminent Peer Rated

    Attorney McClellan earned a Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his achievements.

  • America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys

    Craig McClellan is listed as one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in Business Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

  • Craig McClellan is rated 10.0 on Avvo - Top rated Personal Injury Lawyer

    Attorney McClellan has a 10/10 “Superb” rating, the highest rating an attorney can receive from Avvo.

  • BBB Accredited Business

    The firm has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the highest possible rating offered by the organization.

  • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

    Attorney McClellan is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and previously served on its Board of Directors.

  • Attorney Craig McClellan was named as one of the “Best Attorneys” by the Los Angeles Times.

    Attorney Craig McClellan was named as one of the “Best Attorneys” by the Los Angeles Times.

  • Attorney Craig McClellan named “Best Lawyers” by San Diego Metro.

    Attorney Craig McClellan was named one of the “Best Lawyers” by San Diego Metro.

  • Attorney Craig McClellan named Top Lawyers in San Diego in Business Litigation by San Diego Magazine.

    Attorney Craig McClellan was named one of the Top Lawyers in San Diego in Business Litigation by San Diego Magazine.

  • Craig McClellan has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, which honors the nation’s top advocates.

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