Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

car accident involving pedestrian

I contacted you before but unfortunately misplaced the phone number of the attorney that had contacted me by phone about this matter. I'm throwing my question out there again. On July 27, 2005 I was involved in a car accident, myself being a pedestrian. The driver drove me back to my place of employment (I was on lunch break at the time). The only information I was able to get was his phone number and license plate number. I did not take an ambulance for medical attention because I cannot afford it. I called my brother to come pick me up to go to hospital. After I talked to my brother the man that hit me left. I am aware of my neglegence in calling the chp or sheriff at that time but I was somewhat out of sorts. At the emergency room there were x-rays taken showing mutiple fractures to my left foot. I was able to receive a leave of absence from work but haven't been working there long enough to receive paid leave. I am going to see an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow and am sure surgery will be required. I did file a counter accident report to the Temecula chp office as well as a sr1 report to the temecula dmv. I have very limited funds. Can you help me with this matter? thank you, sharyl


Asked on 8/30/05, 5:32 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Harrison Berger Harrison, APC

Re: car accident involving pedestrian

Our firm would be willing to take the matter on a contingency fee basis, which means you don't pay unless you recover. We are located in Newport Beach and handle personal injury cases. Give us a call or email anytime.

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Answered on 8/31/05, 12:05 pm
Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

Re: car accident involving pedestrian

You may contact me, I think I can help.

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Answered on 8/30/05, 5:51 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: car accident involving pedestrian

You have a worker's compensation case as well as a personal injury action. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 8/30/05, 5:57 pm
Christopher Kall Law Offices of Christopher A. Kall

Re: car accident involving pedestrian

With some basic investigative efforts, the identity of the offending driver can be determined and a claim made against his insurance policy. In addition, if you are deemed to have been in the "course and scope of your employment" at the time of the accident, you may also be entitled to worker's compensation benefits. If I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 792-9505.

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Answered on 8/30/05, 7:53 pm
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: car accident involving pedestrian

I do these cases full time. I read the other attorney responses and agree except that I do not see any facts that would lead me to believe that you were working at the time of the incident. If you were than you do have a workers compensation case, and a 3rd party personal injury case against the driver.

It is very important that you retain an attorney as quickly as possible if you want maximum results. Your injuries, the nature and extent of your treatment, any statements that you make, will all factor into your case.

If you have a valid license plate, my investigators can find the driver and go after his insurance.

There is a possibility that he is uninsured!! You may call me this evening for a free consultation on my cell phone at 818-427-6246, or my office at 818-739-1544 ext. 10.

Time is of the essence!!

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Answered on 8/30/05, 10:34 pm


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