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Pedestrians Beware in Beverly Hills

The State of California has some very strict laws about vehicles stopping for pedestrians in designated crosswalks.  A driver seeing a pedestrian approaching and entering a crosswalk must stop or be fined.  That is all well and good and if every driver were a strict follower of traffic law there would probably be no serious accidents, injuries or death due to vehicular travel.

When cruising a beautiful area of the state like Beverly Hills, a driver can be distracted by all the architecture and landscaping and may just hit a pedestrian, in or not in a crosswalk.  Driving down Rodeo Drive looking for a parking space, window shopping while driving, and the always distracting texting or speaking on the cell phone when a driver should be concentrating can put pedestrians in danger also.  A person who has been hit by an automobile, truck, motorcycle or other vehicle should consult a Beverly Hills personal injury attorney.

If you have been injured as a pedestrian, naturally you need to seek medical care as soon as possible and also gather information about the driver who hit you.  If the police were on the scene, get a copy of their report which should have an assessment of the situation in their eyes. You, however, cannot look at this information and decide where the fault for the accident lies. An experienced Beverly Hills personal injury lawyer should discuss this information with you and also the applicable laws in a kind and friendly fashion so that you will understand what you might receive in compensation and why.  Call Attorney Robert A. Brenner at 800-669-7700 and he will chat with you and help you as only someone experienced can.

If you would like to learn about pedestrians beware in beverly hills or if you have questions regarding your legal rights, please contact us.