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San Diego Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Hulburt Law Firm represents pedestrians and families after serious and fatal pedestrian accidents throughout San Diego County. We handle life-changing cases involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, severe fractures, permanent disability, and wrongful death.
We act quickly to preserve video and physical evidence, investigate the vehicle and roadway, and identify every responsible party and source of insurance. Our attorneys have recovered more than $150 million for injured clients and their families, including a $28.16 million jury verdict for a 13-year-old boy struck in a dangerous crosswalk and multi-million-dollar results for pedestrians struck by commercial vehicles.
Injured in a pedestrian accident? We can help.
Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle
We represent people struck while crossing streets, walking on sidewalks, and moving through parking lots. Our investigation examines both the driver’s actions and any unsafe conditions that contributed to the collision.
Crosswalk Crashes
Signalized Intersection Crashes
Driveway and Parking-Lot Crashes
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
Distracted, Impaired, and Speeding Drivers
Dangerous Road Conditions
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Meet Your Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Conor Hulburt and Leslie Hulburt founded Hulburt Law Firm to help seriously injured people and grieving families uncover the truth and secure justice. They accept a limited number of cases so each client receives direct attorney attention and thorough preparation.
Conor has substantial experience representing seriously injured pedestrians. He has represented pedestrians struck in intersections, the family of a woman killed by a tour bus, a child struck in a dangerous crosswalk, and a man who was run over on a sidewalk. He has also represented a vulnerable adult who was hit by a car after a residential care facility failed to properly monitor him.
Leslie brings extensive litigation and trial experience, including mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. She has secured settlements and verdicts against major corporations, manufacturers, and government entities. Her background in journalism and education also helps her investigate complex facts and explain them clearly.
Together, Conor and Leslie prepare each case to withstand the defense, persuade a jury, and pursue a result that improves their client’s future.
Pedestrian Accident Case Results
Our attorneys have obtained significant verdicts and settlements for pedestrians injured by negligent drivers, commercial vehicles, and dangerous roadways.
Dangerous Road
Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic brain injury after he was struck by a vehicle while using a dangerous crosswalk.
Bus Accident
Settlement for a man who suffered serious injuries when a San Diego tour bus struck him in a marked crosswalk on North Harbor Drive.
Pedestrian Accident
Settlement for a pedestrian who suffered pelvic fractures and other serious injuries when a driver exiting a La Mesa shopping center struck him on the sidewalk.
How a San Diego Pedestrian Accident Case Works
We guide you through each stage of the pedestrian accident claims and lawsuit process, from the initial investigation through settlement or trial.
Free Case Review
We discuss how the collision happened, your injuries, and your questions. You receive an honest assessment of your options in a confidential conversation with no obligation to hire us.
Detailed Investigation
We preserve available video and physical evidence, interview witnesses, and examine the scene. Depending on the case, we also obtain vehicle data, signal timing records, and evidence of unsafe roadway conditions.
Working With Experts
We work with accident reconstruction, roadway safety, medical, and financial experts as needed to explain what caused the collision and how your injuries will affect your health, work, and daily life.
Liability and Insurance Analysis
We identify potentially responsible drivers, vehicle owners, employers, property owners, and public entities. We also review available insurance, including uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage that may protect you while walking.
Settlement Negotiations
We document your medical needs, lost income, pain, and lasting limitations, then present a supported settlement demand. We challenge attempts to unfairly blame you and explain each offer so you can make informed decisions.
Litigation and Trial
When a lawsuit is needed, we develop the evidence through discovery, depositions, and expert analysis. We prepare your case to show a jury why the defendants are responsible and what the collision has taken from you.
California Pedestrian Accident Law
Pedestrian cases turn on who had the right of way, whether the parties used reasonable care, and what caused the injuries. Different rules and deadlines apply when a dangerous public roadway contributed to the collision.
Pedestrian Rights and Responsibilities
Driver Negligence and Liability
Comparative Fault
Compensation for Pedestrian Injuries
Claims Against Public Entities
Filing Deadlines
The Hulburt Law Difference
In-Depth Investigations
We preserve evidence, examine the driver’s conduct and roadway conditions, and investigate every party that may share responsibility.
Tech-Forward Approach
We use video, scene reconstructions, and medical illustrations to help insurers and juries understand how the collision happened and how it changed your life.
Maximum Compensation
We build the evidence needed to pursue compensation for your medical care, lost earnings, pain, and long-term needs.
The Right Experience
Our attorneys bring substantial litigation and trial experience against government entities, major corporations, and their defense teams.
Genuine Care
We accept a limited number of serious cases so you work directly with your attorneys, receive regular updates, and have time to discuss important decisions.
Pedestrian Accident FAQs
What should I do after a pedestrian accident in San Diego?
How much is my pedestrian accident case worth?
Do I need a lawyer after being hit by a car?
What evidence is most important in a pedestrian accident case?
Who can be held responsible besides the driver?
Can I recover compensation if I was outside a crosswalk or partly at fault?
What if the driver is uninsured or leaves the scene?
Who pays my medical bills while the case is pending?
How long do I have to bring a pedestrian accident claim?
How long does a pedestrian accident case take?
What injuries are common in pedestrian accidents?
What if my child was struck by a vehicle?
What if a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident?
Serving Clients Across San Diego County
Hulburt Law Firm represents injured pedestrians and grieving families throughout San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Escondido, and Oceanside. We investigate collisions on neighborhood streets, at busy intersections, and along major roads across the county.
Request a Free Case Review
Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.
Hulburt Law Firm handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County.
