Call 911, obtain medical assistance, document the scene, and give police any description of the vehicle or driver. Nearby cameras or witnesses may help identify the motorist. If the driver is not found, an attorney can review whether uninsured motorist coverage or another source of compensation may apply.
CCP 335.1 generally provides two years for a lawsuit involving injury or death caused by another person’s wrongful act or neglect. Claims involving a public entity may require notice within six months under Government Code section 911.2. Because exceptions may apply, have the deadline reviewed promptly.
Crossing outside a marked crosswalk does not automatically bar recovery in California. Pure comparative negligence allows damages to be reduced according to fault rather than erased entirely. The driver’s speed, attention, ability to avoid the impact, lighting, and the pedestrian’s actions all may affect the analysis.
The driver is often liable when speeding, distraction, impairment, an unsafe turn, or failure to yield caused the crash. A vehicle owner, employer, public entity, property owner, or another third party may also share responsibility. Liability should be based on the evidence, not only the first police or insurance conclusion.
