Burbank Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Two Attorneys Who Handle Your Case Personally

Jonathan Seber and Jim Bulger founded this firm on a commitment to personal service. 

Jonathan is admitted to the State Bar of California and the U.S. District Court Central District of California. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 through 2020 and named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. 

Jim is admitted to the State Bar of California, the State Bar of New York, and Federal Courts in both states. He’s been a Super Lawyer since 2019 and has been featured on KTLA. 

Both attorneys are members of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Multi-million-dollar Results

Our attorneys have recovered multi-million-dollar results for clients injured by negligent drivers. Jim Bulger secured a $4 million settlement in a medical malpractice case and a $1.6 million settlement in a student sex abuse case. These results reflect the firm’s approach to every case: build the strongest claim possible, refuse lowball offers, and fight for maximum compensation. Pedestrian accidents often cause catastrophic injuries that affect victims for the rest of their lives. We understand that serious injuries impact your physical health and your finances. When another party’s negligence caused your accident, we make it our mission to recover the full compensation you deserve.

No Fees Unless We Win

Pedestrian accidents create immediate financial pressure. You can’t work while you’re recovering from surgery. Medical bills arrive before you’ve left the hospital. We handle pedestrian accident cases on contingency. You pay nothing out of pocket, and if we don’t recover compensation, you owe us nothing.

What Our Clients Say

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“I cannot stress enough the amount of greatness the team at Seber Bulger LLP are. I am so grateful they were the attorneys to represent me in my personal injury case. If you want two of the best, kindest, hardest working, most compassionate, and caring attorneys to not only work with you but for you, this is the team to have… I trusted them with my life and they took incredible care of me on my long, and challenging journey.” — Dobronte Tee

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Types of Pedestrian Accident Cases We Handle in Burbank

Burbank is a busy city. The entertainment industry brings heavy traffic throughout the day and into the evening. Major streets like Olive Avenue, Victory Boulevard, Magnolia Boulevard, and San Fernando Road see constant vehicle and pedestrian activity. Crosswalks at busy intersections, parking lot entrances, and residential neighborhoods all present dangers. We handle all types of pedestrian injury cases throughout Burbank.

• Crosswalk accidents: Pedestrians have the right of way in marked crosswalks. But distracted drivers, drivers making turns, and drivers running red lights strike people in crosswalks every day in Los Angeles County. Liability in these cases is often clear. Insurance companies still fight to minimize what they pay.

• Intersection accidents: Even when pedestrians follow all traffic signals, intersections remain dangerous. A driver turning right on red looks left for oncoming cars and misses the pedestrian approaching from the right. A left-turning driver focuses on a gap in traffic and accelerates through a crosswalk without looking. The legal aspects of pedestrian accidents at intersections often require analyzing signal timing, driver sight lines, and witness accounts.

• Parking lot accidents: Lower speeds don’t mean lower risk. Drivers backing out of spaces have limited visibility. Drivers cutting through lanes to find parking focus on open spots, not pedestrians. A vehicle moving at 10 miles per hour still causes serious injuries when it strikes someone who wasn’t expecting impact.

• Hit-and-run accidents: The driver who struck you left the scene. Maybe they were intoxicated. Maybe they had no insurance. Whatever the reason, you’re left injured with no obvious responsible party to pursue. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may provide compensation while we investigate to identify who hit you.

• Distracted driving accidents: Texting, scrolling, typing an address into GPS. A driver’s eyes leave the road for three seconds, and in that time a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk. California bans handheld phone use behind the wheel. When a driver violates that law and strikes a pedestrian, the violation itself serves as evidence of negligence.

• Drunk driving accidents: Alcohol slows reaction time and impairs judgment. A sober driver might brake or swerve. An impaired driver often does neither. Pedestrians hit by drunk drivers tend to absorb the full force of impact because nothing slowed the vehicle down before contact.

• Backing accidents: Driveways, parking spaces, loading zones. Drivers reversing out of these areas often can’t see directly behind them. A pedestrian walking past becomes invisible. Children are especially vulnerable because of their height. So are elderly pedestrians who may not move quickly enough to avoid a reversing vehicle.

California Legal Requirements for Pedestrian Accident Claims

California law gives pedestrians significant protections. Knowing these rules matters because they directly affect your ability to recover compensation.

Pedestrian Right Of Way

California Vehicle Code Section 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Marked or unmarked, at an intersection or mid-block. When a driver fails to yield and strikes a pedestrian, that failure establishes what’s called negligence per se. The driver is presumed negligent. No need to prove they should have acted differently. The statute violation does that work for you.

Statute Of Limitations

Two years. That’s how long California gives you to file a personal injury lawsuit under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. Pedestrian injuries often require multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. Time passes. You’re focused on healing. Then suddenly the deadline is close. Starting your claim early protects evidence and locks in witness memories before they fade.

Comparative Negligence

California uses pure comparative negligence. Partial fault reduces your recovery but doesn’t eliminate it. If you’re 30% responsible, you recover 70% of your damages. Insurance adjusters know this rule well. They’ll argue you jaywalked. They’ll say you wore dark clothing at night. They’ll claim you were looking at your phone. We prove liability and counter these arguments with evidence.

What Damages Are Recoverable in Burbank Pedestrian Accident Cases?

Pedestrian accidents cause some of the most severe injuries of any traffic collision. The human body absorbs the full impact when struck by a vehicle weighing thousands of pounds. Compensation reflects this severity.

Economic Damages

Medical expenses for pedestrian accidents are often substantial. Emergency room care, surgeries, hospital stays, imaging, rehabilitation, physical therapy, prescription medications, and assistive devices all count. If your injuries require ongoing care, future medical costs are recoverable too. Victims with brain injuries may need assistance for the rest of their lives. Lost wages cover income missed during recovery. Lost earning capacity applies when injuries permanently change what kind of work you can do. Property damage covers personal belongings destroyed in the accident.

Non-economic Damages

Pain and suffering compensation reflects the physical discomfort your injuries caused and will continue to cause. Some pedestrian accident victims deal with chronic pain for years. Emotional distress covers anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological effects. Many survivors develop fear of walking near traffic or crossing streets. Loss of enjoyment of life applies when injuries prevent activities you used to love. Scarring and disfigurement damages are common in pedestrian cases. Road rash, surgical scars, and visible injuries often leave permanent marks.

Wrongful Death Damages

Pedestrian accidents are frequently fatal. A 4,000-pound vehicle striking an unprotected person at even moderate speeds can cause unsurvivable injuries. When a family loses someone to a negligent driver, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. Recoverable damages include funeral and burial expenses, loss of the deceased’s expected income, loss of companionship and guidance, and the grief experienced by the surviving family. Wrongful death cases require prompt action to preserve evidence and protect your family’s rights.

Contact Seber Bulger Law

Pedestrian accidents cause life-changing injuries. The driver’s insurance company has one goal: pay you as little as possible. You need attorneys who understand the full value of your claim and will fight to recover it.

Seber Bulger Law represents pedestrian accident victims throughout Burbank and Los Angeles County on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Consultations are free and confidential. We’ll review what happened, explain your legal options, and give you an honest assessment of what your case may be worth. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.