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San Bernardino Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Walking across San Bernardino's wide, fast arterials can turn dangerous in an instant when a driver fails to yield. MMG Law Firm represents pedestrians struck in crosswalks and along busy streets, pursuing full compensation for often-catastrophic injuries.

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Pedestrian Accidents matters in San Bernardino

San Bernardino's long, high-speed arterials, including E Street, Highland Avenue, Baseline Street, Waterman Avenue, and Mount Vernon Avenue, push traffic through downtown and past hubs like Cal State San Bernardino, leaving people on foot exposed at crossings and intersections. Drivers turning, speeding, or rolling through crosswalks frequently strike pedestrians who had every right to be where they were. California Vehicle Code §21950 requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks, yet insurers commonly argue the walker darted out or crossed against the signal to reduce a claim under pure comparative negligence. Two important deadlines apply: most injury claims must be filed within two years under Code of Civil Procedure §335.1, and when a government entity may be responsible, such as for a dangerous roadway condition, a written claim generally must be presented within six months under Government Code §911.2. Pedestrian injury cases from San Bernardino are litigated in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, with civil proceedings at the San Bernardino Justice Center on West Third Street downtown. MMG Law Firm serves San Bernardino and statewide clients from its Glendale office, an accessible drive via the 210, handling much of the work remotely and appearing in San Bernardino when needed. Consultations are free in English, Armenian, and Russian, and we work on contingency, so there is no fee unless we win.

Types of pedestrian accidents cases 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

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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, 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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