San Mateo Pedestrian Accident Injuries
The Car Walked Away With a Dent. You Didn't.
When a vehicle strikes someone on foot, the body takes all of the force. Our attorneys help injured San Mateo pedestrians document every injury, seen and unseen, and hold the driver responsible for the cost of healing.
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Nothing Takes the Blow for a Pedestrian
People inside a car have seatbelts, airbags, and a frame around them. A pedestrian has none of that. Whether the vehicle is a car, a truck, or a motorcycle, the person walking absorbs the impact, then often hits the ground. That’s why pedestrian injuries range from painful to life-threatening, and why so many of them last.
The injuries we help San Mateo pedestrians recover from include:
Traumatic brain injuries, often from the head striking the pavement
Spinal injuries, sometimes with paralysis, reduced mobility, and recurring pain
Broken bones and fractures
Face, head, and neck injuries, including neck sprains, whiplash, lost teeth, and scarring
Emotional and psychological injuries, such as a new fear of crossing the street
Not every injury shows on an X-ray. Anxiety after a crash can change how you live day to day, and the therapy to treat it costs money like any other care. Your claim should account for both the visible and the invisible harm.
Taking Care of Your Injuries, and Your Claim
Get examined even if you think you're fine.
Brain and spinal injuries can hide at first. An early exam protects your health and creates the first link between the crash and your injuries.
Report every symptom, big and small.
A sore jaw, a chipped tooth, a headache that won’t quit. If it isn’t in your records, the insurer will say it didn’t happen.
Don't skip the emotional side.
If you’re anxious near traffic or can’t sleep, tell your doctor and ask about therapy. Mental injuries are part of your claim too.
Keep going to appointments.
Physical therapy and follow-up visits are how a serious injury heals, and gaps in treatment give adjusters an opening.
Photograph scars, swelling, and dental damage.
Take pictures regularly as you heal; facial injuries and scarring change over time.
What Your Injuries Can Be Worth
Medical care, now and in the future
Emergency treatment, surgery, dental work, physical therapy, and the ongoing care a serious injury requires.
Lost wages
The paychecks you miss while you recover, and reduced earning ability if your injuries keep you from the work you did before.
Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
Compensation for the physical pain, the fear, and the ways the crash has changed your daily life.
Scarring and disfigurement
Facial injuries and permanent scars carry their own weight in a claim, beyond the medical bills to treat them.
How We Account for Every Injury
A pedestrian injury claim is only as strong as the medical picture behind it. We gather your records from the ER onward and follow your treatment as it happens, so nothing falls through the cracks between specialists.
For the most serious injuries, the question isn’t just what you’ve spent; it’s what’s ahead. A brain injury can bring lifelong consequences. A spinal injury can mean ongoing pain and reduced mobility. We work with your treating providers to understand the care you’ll need and what it will cost, so any settlement reflects your future, not only your past.
Insurance adjusters often open with an offer that doesn’t come close to covering a pedestrian’s losses. We negotiate from the full record, and when an insurer won’t pay fairly, we’re prepared to take the case to court.
The Legal Side of a Pedestrian Injury Claim
Two years to file a lawsuit
California gives injured pedestrians, drivers, bicyclists, and passengers generally two years from the date of the accident to file an injury lawsuit. Miss it, and you will most likely lose your chance to recover in court.
Settlement or court, your damages are the same
Most claims resolve through negotiation with the insurer, but if a case goes to court, a jury can award economic and non-economic damages for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
The driver's negligence is what you must prove
You’ll need to show the driver failed to use reasonable care and that failure caused your injuries.
Partial fault reduces, not erases
Under California’s pure comparative negligence rule, any share of fault assigned to you reduces your compensation; it doesn’t bar your claim.
What Our Clients Say
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Pedestrian Injury FAQs
What are the most common pedestrian accident injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, broken bones and fractures, and injuries to the face, head, and neck, such as whiplash, neck sprains, lost teeth, and scarring. Many pedestrians also suffer emotional trauma.
Can I be compensated for anxiety or fear after the accident?
Yes. Mental and emotional injuries, including a new fear of walking near traffic, are part of your claim, and so is the cost of therapy to treat them. Tell your doctor about these symptoms so they’re documented.
My injuries seemed minor at first but got worse. Can I still claim them?
Yes, especially if you got checked soon after the crash and followed up when symptoms changed. That’s why an early exam matters: it connects later-appearing injuries to the accident.
Will I need surgery or long-term care to have a valuable claim?
No. Every injury caused by a negligent driver counts. But when your injuries do require long-term treatment, we make sure the future costs are part of what you recover.
How long do I have to file a pedestrian injury lawsuit?
Generally two years from the date of the accident. That can pass quickly while you’re in treatment, so talk to a lawyer early. Claims against a government entity carry a much shorter six-month deadline.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?
Not without a lawyer’s review. Adjusters often offer less than the full cost of your injuries, especially before your long-term outlook is known.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
You can still recover. California reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault instead of barring your claim.
Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review, 24/7
You shouldn’t have to manage your injuries and your medical bills alone. Let us take on the driver and the insurer while you focus on healing. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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San Jose, CA 95126
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