Pedestrian Accidents
Attorney in California

Crosswalk accidents, hit-and-run injuries, and distracted driving. Our experienced attorneys have recovered over $150 million for injured workers and accident victims across California. Free consultation — no fee unless we win.

What You Need to Know About Pedestrian Accidents

If you've suffered a pedestrian accidents injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, and more. California law protects injured workers, but insurance companies routinely deny or undervalue legitimate claims.

At Nordanyan Law, we specialize in fighting for the maximum compensation our clients deserve. With a 99.9% win rate and over $150 million recovered, we have the experience and track record to handle even the most complex cases.

“Every injured worker deserves the same quality of legal representation as any corporation. That is the principle this firm was built on.”

How We Help

From the moment you contact us, we take over every aspect of your case so you can focus on recovery:

Filing and managing all paperwork and deadlines
Communicating with insurance companies on your behalf
Finding the best doctors for your treatment
Documenting your injuries for maximum compensation
Negotiating settlements or taking your case to trial
Ensuring you receive all benefits you're entitled to

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we win your case. Our success is directly tied to yours.

Cases We Have Won

$2,245,000
Workers' Compensation
$2,200,000
Workers' Compensation
$1,495,206
Workers' Compensation
$750,000
Personal Injury

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is at fault when a car hits a pedestrian?+
Almost always the driver, under California Vehicle Code §§ 21950 (right-of-way at crosswalks) and 21451 (drivers must yield). Even when a pedestrian was outside a marked crosswalk, drivers have a duty to use reasonable care — Vehicle Code § 21954 prohibits drivers from creating hazards even with pedestrian noncompliance. California's pure comparative negligence rule allows recovery even if the pedestrian was partially at fault.
What if I was hit in a parking lot or driveway?+
Parking lot and private property pedestrian accidents are still covered. Drivers owe pedestrians ordinary care everywhere, regardless of public-vs-private property. The driver's auto liability policy applies. If the property owner created hazardous conditions (poor lighting, no crosswalk markings, no speed bumps in known pedestrian areas), the property owner may also be liable under premises liability.
Can I recover if there was no crosswalk?+
Yes. Pedestrians have right-of-way at unmarked crosswalks (any extension of a sidewalk across a street counts as an unmarked crosswalk under § 275). Mid-block crossings and jaywalking situations are still recoverable under comparative negligence — the driver's failure to keep proper lookout typically dominates fault assessment. We routinely recover for clients who were technically jaywalking when struck.
What if it was a hit-and-run?+
Your own auto policy's Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage applies to hit-and-run pedestrian accidents — the unidentified driver counts as 'uninsured' for UM purposes. We file the UM claim with your insurer immediately, document the accident with police and witnesses, and pursue any independent leads (security camera footage, eyewitnesses, partial license plates). UM coverage often pays more than the at-fault driver's minimum policy would have.
How are pedestrian injury settlements valued in California?+
Pedestrian-versus-vehicle cases produce higher damages than car-on-car accidents because injuries are catastrophic — fractures, internal injuries, TBI, spinal cord damage. Average settlements in California: minor injuries $30,000–$100,000; surgery cases $250,000–$1M; catastrophic cases $1M–$10M+. The driver's policy limits are often inadequate; UM/UIM coverage frequently fills the gap. We pursue every coverage layer.

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David Abrahamian
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What Our Clients Say

“

I had a workers compensation case while working as a motorcycle mechanic, attorney Minas and the rest of his staff were helpful guiding me through the entire process. The pile of paperwork seemed endless. They helped find me Doctors for treatment and got me a nice settlement in the end. Will definitely recommend to others.

Edgar M.
Workers' Compensation
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I highly recommend Nordanyan Law they are very professional. Katy and Sandra Are very accurate when it comes to communication, they answer your question pretty quickly. They strive to reserve your case quick. Outstanding service I'm very happy with this Law firm.

Ivonne F.
Workers' Compensation
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I'm incredibly grateful to the entire staff at Nordanyan Law firm for their outstanding work on my family's automobile injury case. From the beginning, the attorney David showed compassion, dedication, and professionalism. Thanks to David and the staff for their hard work and expertise that reached a favorable outcome.

Edo M.
Personal Injury — Automobile
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