Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

auto vs pedestrian

My grandmother was walking around her neighborhood and one of the residents didn't see her and backed up into her as they were exiting their driveway. The car hit her on hip. The accident took place on the sidewalk and the collision caused her to fall. TOnce the person driving realized that she hit someone, she stopped, got out of her car and asked if my grandmother was ok. She then drove my grandmother home. Then the driver came by later w/ the Sheriff to see if she wanted to file a report, which she did. She also went to the ER to determine any injuries sustained from the accident. What kind of damages can we claim against the driver?


Asked on 8/25/04, 10:41 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: auto vs pedestrian

She can sue for her pain and suffer (physical, mental and emotional) from the incident, her medical bills and all other consequential damages caused by the incident, both past and likely to be incurred in the future.

She should have the case evaluated by a personal injury lawyer who will evaluate the value and viability of the case for free.

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Answered on 9/03/04, 12:58 pm
Daniel King Law Offices of Daniel King

Re: auto vs pedestrian

this is dependent upon the injuries that she may have received. is she receiving treatment? have her doctors indicated that there are any injuries aside from bruising, etc.?

feel free to call to discuss

(818) 587-9299

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Answered on 8/31/04, 3:06 pm
Barry Snyder Snyder Law

Re: auto vs pedestrian

Your grandmother, not you, can claim her medical bills, future medical bills and non-economic damages (pain and suffering). If you act on behalf of your grandmother, you should call the driver, get the insurance company information and call the company to make a claim.

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Answered on 8/31/04, 3:07 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: auto vs pedestrian

If she is injured, she is entitled to compensation for her medical bills and and suffering. If she is not injured, then nothing would be owed. If she is injured, have her contact me to discuss the facts and values involved. I will be happy to explain the situation.

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Answered on 8/31/04, 3:45 pm


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