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Crossing the street in Fresno should be safe, but crosswalk accidents can happen when drivers aren’t careful. These crashes can cause serious injuries, like broken bones or head pain, leaving you with big medical bills. California law, like Cal. Veh. Code § 21950, says drivers must stop for people in crosswalks, but accidents still occur. At Banafshe Law Firm, PC, we help Fresno pedestrians get money to pay for injuries, lost income, and suffering after a crash.
Fresno’s busy streets, like Blackstone Avenue or Fresno Street, have lots of pedestrians and cars. Accidents happen when drivers don’t notice pedestrians on crosswalks. They might be distracted, speeding, or ignoring traffic lights. Pedestrians can make mistakes, too, like stepping out suddenly. A Fresno case, Cucuk v. Payne, showed a pedestrian was hit crossing Tulare Street, but the court said he wasn’t in the crosswalk, which mattered for blame (140 Cal. App. 2d 881, 1956). At Banafshe Law Firm, we figure out what really happened to make sure you’re not blamed unfairly.
California law protects you in crosswalks. Cal. Veh. Code § 21950 says drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections. But you need to be careful, too—don’t run into traffic without looking. If you’re outside a crosswalk, another law, Cal. Veh. Code § 21954, says you must yield to cars, though drivers still have to watch out. In Schooley v. Fresno Traction Co., a pedestrian lost their case because they crossed Tulare Street in the wrong spot (56 Cal. App. 705, 1922). We’ll make sure your rights are clear and fight for you.
Finding out who’s to blame in a crosswalk crash takes work. If a driver hits you in a crosswalk, they’re often at fault for not stopping, as Cal. Veh. Code § 21950 requires. But if you stepped out suddenly, the driver might say it’s your fault. In Cucuk v. Payne, witnesses said the pedestrian wasn’t in the crosswalk, so the driver wasn’t fully blamed (140 Cal. App. 2d 881, 1956). We check police reports and traffic cameras and talk to witnesses to prove the driver caused your injuries at Banafshe Law Firm.
When a car hits you in a crosswalk, you could get hurt badly. Common injuries include:
These injuries can mean long hospital stays or missing work. We’ve won big for clients, like $5.25 million for a wrongful death case and $4.5 million for an auto accident. We’ll fight to get you money to cover all your losses.
Fresno’s intersections, like those near Fresno State or downtown, get crowded with cars and people. Drivers might not see you in a crosswalk if they’re rushing or distracted. Poorly marked crosswalks or broken signals can make things worse. In Schooley v. Fresno Traction Co., crossing outside a marked area led to a crash with a streetcar (56 Cal. App. 705, 1922). California law (Cal. Veh. Code § 21954) says pedestrians need to be cautious outside crosswalks, but drivers always have to watch out. We investigate every detail to hold the right person responsible.
California’s crosswalk laws protect you, but insurance companies might try to twist them. Cal. Veh. Code § 21950 makes it clear: drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. If they don’t, they’re often to blame. But Cal. Veh. Code § 21954 says you need to be careful outside crosswalks. Cases like Cucuk v. Payne show courts look at where you were walking (140 Cal. App. 2d 881, 1956). At Banafshe Law Firm, we use these laws to build a strong case so you get the money you deserve.
If you’re hurt in a Fresno crosswalk accident, Banafshe Law Firm, PC is the team to call. Here’s why we’re the best:
We’ve helped thousands across California, and we’re ready to stand by you in Fresno.
If you’re hit in a Fresno crosswalk, follow these steps to protect your case:
Go to a doctor right away, even if you think you’re okay. Injuries like head bumps can get worse later. Keep all your medical bills and records to show how hurt you are. This helps us at Banafshe Law Firm get you more money.
Tell the police about the crash. They’ll make a report saying if you were in the crosswalk or if the driver broke the law (Cal. Veh. Code § 21950). This report is super important for your case.
Snap photos of the crosswalk, the car, and your injuries. If people saw the crash, get their names and numbers. These details help us prove the driver was wrong.
Contact Banafshe Law Firm for a free talk. We’ll listen to what happened and start fighting to get you money for your pain, bills, and lost work.
Don’t wait too long. California gives you two years to file a claim for most injuries.
A crosswalk accident can turn your life upside down, but Banafshe Law Firm, PC is here to help Fresno pedestrians. We work from our Fresno office at 855 M Street, Suite 950, Fresno, CA 93721. With our no-fee-unless-we-win promise and millions won for clients, we’ll fight to make things right for you.
Contact us online or call 855-917-0735 to schedule a free case review. Let us help you heal and move forward.