Pedestrian Accidents matters in Burbank
Burbank is a walkable city by Southern California standards, and that foot traffic comes with risk. Pedestrians fill the sidewalks and crosswalks of downtown Burbank and San Fernando Boulevard, move between shops at the Empire Center, walk the media district near the studios, and travel to and from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Where people and busy vehicle traffic mix, a single distracted or speeding driver can cause devastating harm.
MMG Law Firm works from a Glendale office just across the border, so we know these crossings and corridors well. We use that local knowledge to reconstruct what happened and to show that a walking person had the right of way.
Why Burbank Pedestrian Crashes Happen Here
- Drivers failing to yield in marked and unmarked crosswalks
- Heavy foot traffic in downtown Burbank and along San Fernando Boulevard
- Distracted driving near the Empire Center shopping area
- Pickup and drop-off congestion around Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Turning vehicles that do not see pedestrians in the media district
Crosswalk Right-of-Way Under California Law
Vehicle Code section 21950 requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing within marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Drivers must also use due care for pedestrian safety. California's pure comparative negligence rule applies, so even if a pedestrian is found partly at fault, they may still recover, with any award reduced by their share of fault. If a public entity, such as a city or transit agency, may be partly responsible, a separate claim deadline applies under Government Code section 911.2, which generally requires a government claim within six months.
Injuries & Case Types We Handle
- Broken bones and pelvic injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Crosswalk, intersection, and parking-lot collisions
Compensation You May Be Able to Pursue
Outcomes vary with the facts, and no result can be promised. An injured pedestrian may seek economic damages such as medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages, and lost earning capacity, along with non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and the lasting effects of serious injury. We work to document everything so the claim reflects the true impact on your life.
Deadlines & Where Burbank Cases Are Filed
The general two-year deadline under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1 applies to most pedestrian claims, but the shorter six-month government-claim deadline under Government Code section 911.2 can apply when a public entity is involved. Because these timelines can overlap and run quickly, early legal advice is important. Burbank pedestrian accident cases proceed through the Los Angeles County Superior Court system, including the Burbank Courthouse.
How MMG Law Firm Helps
From its Glendale office minutes from Burbank, MMG Law Firm and attorney Mihran M. Ghazaryan investigate the crash scene, deal with the insurer, and watch the deadlines that matter, including any government-claim timeline. We offer free consultations in English, Armenian, and Russian, and we work on contingency, so there is no fee unless we win.
Our attorney
How Mihran M. Ghazaryan helps with pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian injuries are usually severe, and the right-of-way analysis is everything. Mihran M. Ghazaryan investigates the crosswalk, signal timing, and roadway conditions, and where a city vehicle or dangerous public road is involved he protects the short six-month government-claim deadline that can otherwise end a case before it starts. He coordinates your care and documents the full extent of your losses.
Types of pedestrian accidents we handle
Crosswalk strikes
Marked or unmarked, California pedestrians retain right-of-way. We identify the sight-line failures and signal timing that tell the real story.
Parking-lot and back-over collisions
Often involve fleet vehicles, rideshare drivers, or delivery contractors. Surveillance footage matters and disappears fast.
Hit-and-run pedestrian claims
Your own UM/UIM policy may reach. Even when the driver is unidentified, recovery is often possible.
Damages
What compensation can cover
Every pedestrian accident claim is different, but California law allows injured plaintiffs to seek several categories of damages. We build each one with documentation — medical records, wage statements, expert opinions — so nothing is left on the table.
Medical expenses
Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and the future treatment your providers say you'll need.
Lost wages
Income you lost while recovering — and, where the injury affects your ability to work, diminished future earning capacity.
Pain and suffering
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and the ways the injury has changed how you live day to day.
Property damage
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other property damaged in the incident.
Out-of-pocket costs
Transportation to appointments, medical equipment, household help, and the other expenses an injury forces on you.
How we work
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Free, no-pressure consultation
We listen first. We answer your questions. There is no fee for the initial conversation — and you decide whether to engage us at the end of it.
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Investigation and evidence preservation
Police reports, scene photos, witness statements, vehicle data, surveillance video, medical records. The earlier we collect, the harder it is for the other side to reshape the story later.
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Treatment, demand, and negotiation
We coordinate with your providers, document the full extent of damages — medical, lost income, pain — and present a demand backed by evidence. We push back firmly when an insurer lowballs.
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Litigation when necessary
Most matters settle. When an insurer refuses to be reasonable, we file. Preparing every case as if it will be tried is what makes the settlement number move.
What to do right away
- Accept emergency medical evaluation on scene, even if you can walk.
- Take photos of the location — crosswalk, signs, signals — and the vehicle's resting position.
- Get witness names; pedestrian witnesses are common but rarely contacted by police.
- Save the clothing you were wearing — it may be evidence.
- Call us before giving any statement.
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
Deadlines that matter
Most California personal-injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Miss the window and the court will almost always dismiss the case, no matter how strong it is.
Claims against government entities are much shorter — generally a written claim within six months (Government Code §911.2). Crashes involving city vehicles, public buses, or dangerous public-road conditions can fall under this rule.
Exceptions exist in both directions — discovery rules, minors, continuing violations, out-of-state defendants — so don't assume your deadline has passed or that you have time to spare. Call (818) 539-7969 and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
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