Maison Law helps pedestrian accident victims hold careless drivers fully responsible for their mistakes.
Victims must get support to help with all hospital bills and to replace the paychecks they lose while out of work. Unfortunately, car insurance providers like to toss out claims or limit support for any excuse they can come up with.
Maison Law of Gilroy offers a free, no-obligation case consultation to all Santa Clara County accident victims. It’s a no-risk way to find out how to protect your case and hold a car insurance company fully responsible.
Gilroy Pedestrian Accident Injury Claims Process
Step 1
Call Us For A Free Consultation
Call us 24/7 with No Obligations.
Step 2
Describe Your Accident Details
We will then discuss your legal options and decide whether to move your case forward.
Step 3
Retain Maison Law w/ No Upfront Fees
We work on contingency. No attorney fees unless you win your case.
Step 4
Receive Your Compensation
We will fight for you to earn the highest possible payout for your damages.
Should You Call a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer?
The severity of your injury and how long it will take you to heal usually determine your need for a Gilroy Pedestrian Accident Lawyer. If you only suffer some very minor injuries, you might be fine filing your injury claim yourself.
However, when your injury is more serious, the cost of care will be higher, and your case becomes more complex. This is because the increased medical bills and lost income will make insurance companies fight harder to avoid taking the blame. They’ll try to blame you or try to downplay the level of injuries you have. These are all tactics to find an excuse to reject your claim or to pay you far less than you need to fully recover.
Your attorney fights back with the evidence, including witness testimony, collision reports, medical charts, and even accident reconstruction data when necessary.
Your attorney can often win you much more for cases involving these injuries and more:
- Painful broken bones and hairline fractures
- Debilitating Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
- Soft tissue tears in muscles, tendons, ligaments
- Limiting Hip and Knee Joint Injuries
- Neck injuries, including serious cases of whiplash
- Back injuries and spine damage
- Injuries resulting in permanent physical disabilities
- Injuries that keep you from the walks and runs you love
- A serious injury to a child or any other loved one
- A fatal injury suffered by a loved one
You always have the option to handle your case yourself. Just be wary of car insurance adjusters when your case involves elevated medical bills. They are trained to convince you to sign off on “lowball” settlement offers that don’t cover everything you’ll need to rebuild your life.
Free Consultation for Injured Pedestrians
Pedestrians are very vulnerable as they cross Gilroy streets. And after being hit by a car, they may also feel very vulnerable when having to take on a giant car insurance company to get recovery help.
They can understandably wonder how to prove a driver was at fault, and how much they’ll need in compensation to restore their lives to normal. An experienced Gilroy attorney, who has handled many pedestrian accident cases before, can answer those questions better than anyone.
Contact us to schedule a free case review. It’s the best and easiest way to learn what your injury could be worth and how to force insurers to accept full blame and liability.
Support for Pedestrian Accident Victims
With the popularity of the Historic Downtown District in Gilroy, and the great restaurants featuring local garlic, drivers should never be surprised to come upon pedestrians on local streets like Monterey Road.
Defenseless pedestrians shouldn’t be put in danger by drivers, and yet hundreds get hit every year. Walkers may be crossing a busy intersection like the one at 1st Street and Wren Avenue when they get struck by a distracted driver. They may be walking near downtown when a driver runs a red light and strikes them at full speed.
Victims can end up at St. Louise Regional Hospital with life-altering injuries. They shouldn’t have to fight for support to pay for their medical bills. But there are other hardships that victims and their families should get complete help with.
A Maison Law attorney would make sure these and other damages were fully covered in a settlement check:
- Medical and hospital bills
- Property damages
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Lost earnings and wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Chronic Pain
- Emotional Trauma
Laws to Protect Pedestrians in Gilroy
According to the United States Census Bureau, Gilroy has a population of about 60,000 people. However, with all the tourism Gilroy attracts to their famous garlic and film festivals, the people of Gilroy are at an even higher risk of a pedestrian accident due to the amount of visiting drivers who may be unfamiliar with the roads.
Fortunately, In Gilroy, there are laws to protect pedestrians from being hit by vehicles on crosswalks, sidewalks, driveways, and even the street. If any of these laws are violated and result in a pedestrian accident, then you will have a strong case against the “at-fault” party. Some of these protective laws include:
- California Vehicle Code 21952: this law covers pedestrian right-of-way law for sidewalks, stating the driver of any motor vehicle must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian approaching thereon. So, for example, if a driver needs to turn right into a shopping center, they must yield to a pedestrian who is walking across the entrance on the sidewalk.
- California Vehicle Code 21950: this law protects pedestrians inside of crosswalks and outside of crosswalks. Pedestrians have the right of way when crossing marked or unmarked crosswalks at an intersection. Since pedestrians are far more vulnerable on the road than other vehicles, drivers have a legal duty of care to ensure the safety of the pedestrians around them, according to this statute.
What to do If You’ve Been Injured in a Gilroy Pedestrian Accident
Your first step after a pedestrian accident should be to seek medical care. If you’re too injured to move on your own, call 911. Even if you think you’re going to be okay, it is recommended to be seen by a doctor to make sure you’re okay. Muscle, ligament, and brain injuries can take time to get worse, so you should be evaluated by a medical professional after any type of significant accident. If you’re able to remain at the scene of the accident, you should get the following information:
- The name and contact information of the driver, as well as any other people involved
- The driver’s license plate number, insurance information, and the driver’s license number
- Witness information
- Police report
It may seem like a lot to document after an accident but don’t be afraid to use your phone to take photos of everything. Some victims may think they don’t have time to write everything down, but your smartphone can take photos of important documents, as well as capture video of the incident.
Common Injuries in Gilroy Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, serious pedestrian accidents are a constant threat in normal California life. There are more people out walking, getting to work, jogging, or shopping along the streets than ever before. In 2025, nearly 10,865 walkers and runners were killed in traffic accidents in California, with a tragic 613 victims killed. That’s according to California’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS).
The serious injuries sustained by pedestrians who do not lose their lives in traffic accidents tend to suffer the following injuries:
- Fractures
- Cuts and contusions
- Organ damage
- Concussions
- Amputations
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
Gilroy Pedestrian Accident Dangers
Gilroy averages around 15 pedestrian accidents involving injury a year. That’s according to data from the past five years (2021-2025) provided by California’s Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS).
Of course, many residents don’t strictly stay in Gilroy city limits each day. They can travel out towards San Jose and the Bay Area for work, for school, or for a shopping trip. Once they park, they can be subjected to South Bay’s extreme traffic.
In 2025, Santa Clara County recorded 522 serious pedestrian accidents and 14 tragic deaths. That accident number shows a sharp rise from 2024, when there were 480 notable accidents and at least 30 fatalities.
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
California has a statute of limitations of two years from the date of a collision to file an injury claim.
Yes, families can file a wrongful death claim against an at-fault driver. They can seek support for funeral expenses and to pay any leftover ambulance fees and emergency response bills. Families should receive help in replacing the income that the deceased may have provided to the family each month. Families can also receive support for the emotional loss they’ll continue to cope with.
Yes, in many cases. We can represent injured tourists and often handle any local court filings. This allows our clients to remain at home, wherever they live, focusing on getting better. We can file a claim for the victim, track down evidence, and locate witnesses. We do all the work back in California, and victims can usually earn a settlement check without having to return to Santa Clara County.
Contact a Gilroy Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Gilroy, the experienced Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at Maison Law can provide you with skilled legal support to help you get the compensation you need.
Our firm is passionate about protecting pedestrians in Gilroy and will aggressively take legal action against the party responsible for your injuries to reach a successful settlement.
Contact Maison Law today for a no-charge, no-obligation consultation. Our firm operates on a contingency basis, so you do not have to pay a cent unless we win your case.
