Pedestrians in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city with a thriving population constantly shuttling from destination to destination. It is a city of dreams, ambitions, and labor in hope and pursuit of realizing those dreams. 4 million people travel throughout the length of the city of Los Angeles every day. Some on foot, some by private car, cyclists and then there is public transport as well. However, it might not be too presumptuous to state that majority of the population of Los Angeles are pedestrians and with the exponentially rising number of vehicles plying through Los Angeles city at any given point of time, pedestrians are the most unassuming victims of road rage accidents. Even a fractionally inattentive moment for a driver of a vehicle could spell disaster with the worst case scenario involving pedestrian injury, grave or otherwise. And we are all so vulnerable to such circumstances, everyday prime time news and the front page of the newspaper bears silent testimony to the same. It could happen to anyone, even a loved or a friend or a family member. If you or someone you know is a pedestrian victim of a road accident, you’ll need a Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney to represent your case and petition a lawsuit for claiming compensation for your injuries and trauma. Grey Law is a prestigious law firm and has the expertise and the prerequisite experience to match our profound preceding reputation for excellence that you can you can count upon.
California State Laws for Pedestrian Victims of Road Accidents
By provisions in laws governing the state of California pedestrians enjoy maximum priority and protection in an effort to safeguard their rights on the streets. As a result by dictate of law (State vehicle code § 21950), motorists are expected to yield to pedestrians at all times, regardless of proximity to the sidewalk. Although the code for protecting pedestrians and their cause is clear in the law, it is only an expert with thorough knowledge on pedestrian laws who can ensure the enforcement of the same. For any and all cases of pedestrian victims of road accidents, enabling the services of a Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney is definitely going to strengthen case when presented for a verdict, in the victim's favor.
Why Choose Grey Law?
Between January to June in 2015, there were 347 reports of road accidents involving pedestrian victims. This is a noticeable increase when compared with the figures of the year before. With the evermore increasing number of vehicles plying on the road every year, it is only wise not to leave anything to chance because mishaps do not inform in advance. So if you are in Los Angeles city and walking comprises for a major portion of your time spent in communicating and transport, consult a Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney at Grey Law for information on our services. Always remember prevention is better than cure!!
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