The legal team at Maison Law represents victims of all types of pedestrian accidents in Los Banos. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident, contact Maison Law at your earliest opportunity to discuss your case at a free consultation.
Do I Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you are involved in a pedestrian accident that results in nothing more than a few scratches or bruises, have sustained no injuries because of the incident, or no one was at fault for the incident. You typically do not need to secure the services of a pedestrian accident lawyer in Los Banos. However, if another person’s negligence caused your Los Banos pedestrian accident, you sustained serious injuries, and will face added expenses, like lost income and other challenges, you are sure to appreciate the work provided by a Maison Law pedestrian accident lawyer.
Not only does having legal representation take a significant amount of weight off your shoulders, but it can also allow the other parties involved in the case to move the process on rapidly and smoothly. There are no issues with your time, like trying to schedule legal meetings or discussions regarding your settlement around medical treatment or rehabilitation. In addition, you will be pleased to learn that many pedestrian accident cases that a pedestrian accident lawyer resolves are settled for a larger amount than if the victim had handled the case on their own.
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At Maison Law, we genuinely believe in justice for all and are here to provide a free consultation and case evaluation to every pedestrian accident victim in Los Banos. We want you to understand how the legal system and our staff are here to take the confusion and stress out of this possibly costly and painful event and ensure that you can make the choices about your future that are truly going to be the best for you and your loved ones.
What Is a Los Banos Pedestrian Accident Case Worth
As the victim of a pedestrian accident, you could be facing massive medical expenses and losses after you were struck or otherwise injured by a vehicle. The most upsetting part of a pedestrian versus car accident is that the pedestrian often sustains severe injuries that could seriously alter or even end their life. At the same time, the driver of the vehicle is usually unharmed. But you need to keep in mind that the legal team at Maison Law is here to help you secure all the compensation you deserve for your economic and non-economic damages caused by the accident.
As you consider all the losses and expenses you face that have a clear dollar value, the items classified as economic damages, there are several that could apply in your pedestrian accident case, such as:
- All current and projected future medical expenses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of the injuries caused by the pedestrian accident
- Your lost income if you were prevented from working during your recovery due to the severity of the injures
- Your decreased future earning capability if the injuries from the pedestrian accident will limit your earning potential and options in the future
As you review other issues created by your injuries, you are sure to think about items that fall into the non-economic damages category that were lost to you as a result of the accident and your injuries. Some of these items might be difficult to equate to a dollar value, but the team at Maison Law has vast experience in these matters and is ready to assist you in placing dollar amounts on losses that include:
- Your pain and suffering as a result of the injuries from your pedestrian accident
- Emotional issues like lack of ability to sleep, anxiety, irrational fear, or overwhelming stress or depression as a result of the pedestrian accident trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of aspects of your daily life like family activities, sports, exercise, or other activities that brought you joy before the accident but are not possible to enjoy after your injuries
- Disfigurement like scarring or the loss of a limb
Statute of Limitations for a Los Banos Pedestrian Accident
In California, the time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit related to a pedestrian accident is typically two years from the date of the accident. If your case is not filed with the court before those two years has expired, you will lose the right to pursue legal action related to that particular accident and injuries. Keep in mind that if the case is filed against any government entity, such as the City of Los Banos or Merced County, the time for you to take legal action is decreased to only six months from the date of the accident.
It is critical to keep this time limit in mind when you are working on your own in an attempt to resolve the matter out of court. Once the Statute of Limitations expires, you will have no legal recourse.
A Common Insurance Company Tactic
A pedestrian accident victim needs to keep in mind that any insurance company is working to keep settlements low and make money for the company. Even if they sound kind and concerned for your well-being, insurance company employees have a job to do which is more focused on making or saving money than protecting your best interests. They know that the time limit to file your lawsuit is a powerful tool that they can use to their advantage.
If you are working with an insurance company that is slow to respond, is not making you a reasonable settlement offer, and appears to be slowing the process of completing the settlement at every opportunity, know that they could be doing just that. The goal is to waste the two years the victim has to take legal action before making a settlement offer. The insurance company employees know that once the Statute of Limitations has expired, you will have no other option than to accept any low-ball offer they make so you can pay some of your medical bills and other expenses.
If you feel that you are being taken advantage of by an insurance company, they are trying to bully you, or have required you to sign a lengthy document full of fine print that is all legalese and confusing, it is time to contact Maison Law for a free consultation and case evaluation. Our team is here to help you resolve your pedestrian accident claim quickly and for a fair amount.
Common Types of Pedestrian Accidents in Los Banos
When you hear the term pedestrian accident, you might think it refers only to a vehicle-versus-person-on-foot accident. But that is not the case. In California, there are many variations of a pedestrian that might surprise you. The term pedestrian legally includes any person:
- walking
- using a riding mobility or assist device like a wheelchair or medical scooter
- using a device or something that is propelled by the rider other than a bicycle
The next shocking bit of information is that even persons riding certain transportation devices can be considered pedestrians. The items that could be ridden and still have the user considered a pedestrian include:
- Crutches
- Wheel chairs
- Skis
- Roller skates
- Roller blades
- Scooters
- Skateboards
A few of the specific pedestrian accidents that might occur in Los Banos include:
- Pedestrians inside a crosswalk
- Pedestrians outside a crosswalk
- Pedestrian accidents involving children
- Pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens
- Pedestrian accidents involving someone who has a disability
- Pedestrian accidents involving a courier
- Pedestrian accidents involving hit and run
For regional crash data, see the California Office of Traffic Safety’s Merced 2021 rankings. A Fox26 report described a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Highway 165 in Merced County in September 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accidents in Los Banos
Can a pedestrian share the liability for a pedestrian accident?
Yes, a pedestrian can share liability for their own pedestrian accident if they were not using proper care and following safety guidelines. For example, a pedestrian has the right of way in a crosswalk, but they are supposed to yield to vehicles when crossing a street in a non-crosswalk area. If they fail to do so, they could share the liability for a pedestrian accident that happened outside a crosswalk.
Can I still pursue a pedestrian accident lawsuit if I share the blame for the accident?
Yes, you can still sue when you share the blame for an accident because California is a comparative liability state. That means the victim of a pedestrian accident can sue the other liable party for the percentage of their damages due to the accident that matches the other person’s liability for the accident. If you were deemed 30% responsible for your pedestrian accident, you can sue the driver who hit you for 70% of your losses and expenses caused by the accident.
If I was hit while jaywalking, can I pursue legal action?
As the victim of a pedestrian accident, you can sue the driver of the vehicle that hit you. In cases where the victim was jaywalking at the time of the accident, the court could find the victim partially liable and therefore award only partial payment of their total damages.
Contact a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Los Banos
If you or a loved one sustained injuries because of a pedestrian accident in Los Banos, contact Maison Law for a free consultation and case evaluation from one of our pedestrian accident lawyers. The guidance and evaluation are always free, and you are never obligated to pursue a lawsuit or hire Maison Law.
If you decide that a pedestrian accident lawsuit is the best solution to meet your needs, our team will handle any case with legal merit. In addition, we work on a contingency basis so you never need to worry about paying upfront legal fees and expenses. Instead, your compensation will include funds to cover all your legal costs. And the firm only gets paid after we win your case and you get paid the compensation that includes your legal expenses.
