Los Angeles streets — from the crosswalks along Wilshire Boulevard to the busy intersections of Koreatown and the beachfront paths near Venice — place people on foot in direct contact with vehicle traffic every day. When drivers fail, the consequences fall entirely on the pedestrian. Unlike vehicle occupants, pedestrians have no crumple zones, no airbags, and no seatbelts. A collision that barely dents a bumper can shatter bones, cause a traumatic brain injury, or sever spinal function — altering the course of someone's life in an instant.
At Malekan Law Group - Los Angeles, we represent injured pedestrians throughout the greater Los Angeles area from our office at 9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. From the first consultation through final settlement or verdict, we handle the full range of pedestrian accident cases. Our approach is direct: we hold negligent drivers and their insurers accountable while you focus on healing.
Every case begins with a 100% free, no-obligation consultation, and we work exclusively on a contingency fee basis — meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. If we don't win, you owe us nothing. Call +1 (424) 248-1318 to speak with our team today.
Malekan Law Group has resolved 500+ personal injury cases across California, building a track record that demonstrates consistent ability to handle complex, high-stakes claims — not isolated wins. Their biggest single-case recovery to date — over $600,000, secured in 2026 on a serious injury matter — shows what happens when evidence is developed properly and insurers get pushed to their limits instead of accommodated.
Attorney Samuel Malekan is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California (Bar #336832), a credential independently verifiable at the State Bar's public website. That verifiability matters — it means the firm's authority isn't self-declared marketing language but a publicly documented fact anyone can confirm.
Across Google, clients have rated Malekan Law Group 4.9 stars based on 126+ reviews as of July 2026. That rating reflects satisfaction across diverse case types, including pedestrian accidents where victims faced serious injuries, disputed liability, and resistant insurers. Consistent ratings across that volume of cases signal something more reliable than a handful of cherry-picked testimonials.
If you have been struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian, these results represent what dedicated legal representation looks like in practice. Contact our team to discuss your case at no cost.
The legal strategy in a pedestrian accident case shifts significantly based on how and where the collision occurred — and no two situations are quite alike. Malekan Law Group handles pedestrian injury cases across Los Angeles, from crosswalk collisions on Wilshire and Sunset to parking lot incidents in commercial corridors, school zone accidents, and crashes near transit hubs like Union Station and Metro rail stops.
Drivers who blow through red lights, drift into crosswalks while checking their phones, or misjudge their approach speed cause some of the most common — and most preventable — collisions pedestrians face. Crosswalk cases live or die on time-sensitive evidence. Intersection camera footage gets overwritten, traffic signal data disappears, and eyewitnesses scatter — which is why securing all of it immediately is one of the first things we do.
When a driver flees the scene, the path to recovery becomes more complicated but far from closed. Hit-and-run cases may draw on the victim's own uninsured motorist coverage, California's hit-and-run statutes, and active coordination with law enforcement — avenues our team pursues simultaneously rather than sequentially.
Parking lots carry their own brand of danger. Backing vehicles, distracted drivers, and low-speed impacts in commercial lots can involve multiple responsible parties depending on exactly how and where the collision happened. We look beyond the most obvious target and evaluate every potentially liable party.
The firm also represents pedestrians injured in school zones, construction corridors, sidewalk and curb incidents caused by driver negligence, and crossings near bus stops and rail stations where predictable foot traffic creates foreseeable danger that drivers routinely ignore.
Being struck by a vehicle in California means you may be entitled to compensation that goes well beyond your immediate medical bills — covering both the financial losses you can document and the ways the injury has changed your daily life. Medical expenses are among the most immediate categories: emergency room care, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, and specialist visits all form part of a comprehensive claim. Critically, projected future medical costs — additional procedures, ongoing rehabilitation, long-term care — must be captured in the demand, not just bills already paid.
If your injuries permanently limit your ability to work at your previous level, the resulting loss of earning capacity may factor into your claim. This applies to salaried employees, freelancers, and self-employed individuals whose ability to generate income has been diminished by the collision.
Non-economic damages address physical pain, emotional distress, and the reduced quality of life that often outlasts physical recovery. These categories frequently represent a substantial portion of a pedestrian injury claim and require careful documentation through medical records, therapist notes, and personal testimony.
Personal property destroyed in the collision — a phone, a bicycle, clothing — is separately recoverable. In cases involving drunk driving or other reckless conduct, punitive damages may be pursued to punish the at-fault party beyond compensatory recovery. Our team evaluates every available damage category from day one.
Evidence preservation is one of the first priorities after a pedestrian accident. Surveillance footage from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, and dashcams is routinely overwritten within days — our team moves immediately to preserve it, alongside accident scene photographs, witness contact information, and the police report that form the evidentiary foundation of every claim.
Proper medical documentation is equally critical to a strong claim. Treating physicians must directly connect the collision to each diagnosed injury in the medical record. Getting the right diagnostic care, fast, and making sure causation is spelled out clearly in the record — that's something we stay on top of with every client. Insurers default to arguing that injuries preexisted the crash or came from something else entirely, and clean documentation takes that argument away from them.
On the coverage side, pedestrian claims often involve layered policies: the at-fault driver's auto liability coverage, the victim's own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, and sometimes a commercial policy when a business vehicle or rideshare driver is involved. We identify every applicable coverage layer and negotiate against all of them simultaneously.
A common question is whether cases actually go to trial. The honest answer is that most settle — but only because insurers know we prepare every file as if a jury will hear it. That credible litigation readiness is what moves resistant carriers to offer full value. If an insurer refuses reasonable compensation, we take the case to court. For clients across Los Angeles served through our Los Angeles personal injury practice, that commitment is unconditional.
California follows a pure comparative fault rule, which means a pedestrian found partially responsible for a collision — say, crossing mid-block — can still recover damages. The award is simply reduced by their assigned percentage of fault. Even a pedestrian deemed 40% at fault retains the right to recover the remaining 60% of their damages. Malekan Law Group works aggressively to minimize any fault attributed to clients during insurer negotiations and litigation.
The standard statute of limitations for personal injury claims in California is two years from the date of the accident. A critical exception applies when a government entity is involved — a dangerous crosswalk maintained by the city, a broken sidewalk within public right-of-way, or a malfunctioning traffic signal. Claims against government bodies require a formal administrative claim filed within just six months of the incident, making prompt legal consultation essential rather than optional.
Driver negligence that commonly gives rise to pedestrian liability includes distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield at crosswalks, running red lights or stop signs, driving under the influence, and illegal turns. Each is documentable through traffic cameras, phone records, and toxicology reports. Property owners can also bear liability when a dangerous condition — a poorly lit parking structure, obstructed sightlines, or a broken private walkway — contributed to the collision. We serve clients throughout the Westside, including those handled through our West Hollywood personal injury practice, applying these same liability principles to every case.
The steps you take in the hours immediately following a pedestrian accident directly shape the strength of your legal claim. Follow this sequence carefully.
Seek medical attention first, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline routinely masks the pain of internal bleeding, concussions, and spinal trauma — injuries that surface hours or days later. A same-day medical visit creates the documented injury record your case depends on.
Call the police and obtain a report number. A formal police report captures the at-fault driver's information and the officer's initial fault assessment — both of which carry significant weight during insurance negotiations.
Gather evidence if you are physically able. Photograph the vehicle that struck you, visible injuries, skid marks, and nearby traffic signals. Collect witness contact information before bystanders leave. If the driver fled, note the vehicle's color, make, model, and any partial plate characters you observed.
Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster before speaking to an attorney. Adjusters are trained to elicit admissions that reduce or eliminate payouts. Early statements made without legal counsel can undermine an otherwise strong claim.
Call Malekan Law Group at +1 (424) 248-1318 before providing any formal statement. We serve pedestrian injury clients across Los Angeles, and our consultation is completely free — for those on the Westside, our Santa Monica personal injury practice is equally available to you.
The Wilshire Boulevard corridor — stretching from Beverly Hills through Westwood, Mid-Wilshire, and into Koreatown — concentrates pedestrian collision risk along one of Los Angeles's most heavily traveled surface streets. High vehicle speeds, complex multi-lane intersections, and dense foot traffic combine to make mid-block crossings and protected crosswalk signals regularly disregarded by drivers.
In Hollywood and West Hollywood, Highland Avenue, Sunset Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard present elevated danger after dark, where nightlife crowds and rideshare pickup zones create unpredictable pedestrian exposure at all hours. Drivers navigating unfamiliar streets while watching phones for app directions compound the hazard.
Downtown Los Angeles — the Fashion District, Little Tokyo, and the blocks surrounding Union Station — places pedestrians alongside heavy commercial vehicle traffic, delivery trucks, and buses that have limited visibility and wide turning radii. Culver City's commercial corridors carry similar risks on a smaller scale.
Along the coast, Santa Monica and the Venice Beach boardwalk approaches see high cyclist and pedestrian volumes that overwhelm driver awareness. Near Inglewood, event days at SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome funnel thousands of pedestrians across arterials where traffic enforcement cannot keep pace with demand. Malekan Law Group represents injured pedestrians from all of these areas.
Malekan Law Group is a comprehensive personal injury firm — pedestrian accidents represent one of nine distinct practice areas we handle across Los Angeles. For clients injured in car accidents, we pursue rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, freeway incidents, and hit-and-runs, negotiating against insurers for full policy-limit recovery covering medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Motorcyclists injured by negligent drivers — whether in sideswipe crashes or lane-splitting disputes — receive the same aggressive representation through our motorcycle accident practice. Commercial truck and 18-wheeler claims require a separate legal framework: we investigate FMCSA violations, driver logs, and trucking company liability to maximize compensation for catastrophic injuries. For Uber and Lyft matters, we navigate the layered insurance policies that rideshare companies use to deflect full responsibility.
Cyclists and e-scooter riders — including Bird and Lime injuries — receive dedicated representation whether the cause was a negligent driver, defective equipment, or dangerous road conditions. Our traumatic brain injury and spinal injury practice has produced a $250,000 TBI policy-limit settlement, with the firm's Beverly Hills-based team coordinating medical experts to document long-term care needs. For families who have lost someone in a fatal crash, our wrongful death attorneys pursue full accountability — including compensation for funeral costs, lost financial support, and loss of companionship.
The most common reason injured pedestrians delay hiring an attorney is fear of legal bills they cannot afford while already facing medical debt and lost income. Malekan Law Group eliminates that barrier entirely through a strict contingency fee structure: no retainer, no hourly rates, no legal fees of any kind unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict we obtain — if we don't win, you owe us nothing.
Every case begins with a 100% free, no-obligation consultation. We review the facts of your accident, answer your questions honestly, and provide direct guidance on your legal options — at no cost and with no pressure to proceed. This also means we only accept cases we genuinely believe in, which aligns our financial interests with yours from day one.
That alignment matters in practice. Because our fee depends entirely on your recovery, we have every incentive to pursue maximum compensation — not quick, discounted settlements that close files fast at your expense. Accessibility is part of that commitment. Open Sunday through Thursday from 6 AM to 11:30 PM, Friday from 6 AM to 1 PM, closed on Saturday. Reach our team at +1 (424) 248-1318 — no financial barrier should stand between you and the representation you deserve.
Reaching Malekan Law Group takes one call: +1 (424) 248-1318. Your consultation is free, completely confidential, and carries no obligation to retain the firm — speak with our team, get honest answers, and decide from there.
We operate from 9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, serving pedestrian accident victims throughout greater Los Angeles by phone, video, and in-person meetings arranged at your convenience. If your injuries make travel difficult, we come to you.
Time matters more than most injured pedestrians realize. Surveillance footage is overwritten, witnesses move on, and physical evidence at the scene disappears within days. California's two-year statute of limitations may feel distant, but the evidence window closes far sooner — and government-entity claims require action within just six months. Starting now preserves your options.
Malekan Law Group carries the credibility to back its reputation: a 4.9-star rating across 126+ Google reviews, 500+ cases successfully resolved, and a commitment captured in our slogan — A Trusted Personal Injury Firm in LA — No Fees Until We Win. Those aren't marketing claims; they are documented outcomes that any prospective client can independently verify before making a single call.
If you or someone you care about was struck by a vehicle in Los Angeles, contact our team today. Reach us online or call directly — your recovery starts with that first conversation.
14 questions answered
Hiring Malekan Law Group for a pedestrian accident case costs nothing upfront. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no retainer, no hourly rate, and no legal fees of any kind unless they successfully recover compensation for you. If they don't win, you owe nothing.
The timeline for a pedestrian accident claim in California varies based on the severity of injuries, how clearly liability can be established, and how aggressively the at-fault driver's insurer contests the claim. Cases involving serious injuries often take longer because the full scope of future medical costs and lost earning capacity must be documented before settling. Settling too early can leave significant compensation on the table.
Seek emergency medical care first, even if injuries seem minor, because adrenaline can mask serious trauma. If you are physically able, photograph the scene, get the driver's information, and collect contact details from witnesses before they leave. Report the accident to police so an official record is created, and contact a pedestrian accident attorney before speaking to any insurance adjuster.
Yes — a hit-and-run does not eliminate your right to compensation in California. Recovery may come through your own uninsured motorist coverage, California's hit-and-run statutes, and active coordination with law enforcement to identify the fleeing driver. Malekan Law Group pursues all of these avenues simultaneously so that a driver's decision to flee does not shift the financial burden onto the victim.
California follows a pure comparative fault system, which means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Your total damages award is reduced by your percentage of fault — so if a jury finds you 20% at fault, you recover 80% of the total damages. An attorney's job is to minimize the fault percentage assigned to you and maximize the final recovery.
Parking lot collisions often involve multiple responsible parties beyond just the driver, including the property owner or the business operating on the premises if a dangerous layout contributed to the accident. Malekan Law Group evaluates every potentially liable party rather than accepting the most obvious target, which can significantly increase the total compensation available. Establishing all sources of liability requires an early investigation before evidence is altered or lost.
Attorney Samuel Malekan is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California (Bar #336832), a credential independently verifiable on the State Bar's public website. The firm has resolved over 500 personal injury cases across California and holds a 4.9-star rating based on 126+ client reviews on Google as of July 2026. The firm's largest single-case recovery stands at over $600,000, secured in 2026.
An early settlement offer from an insurance company is typically designed to close the claim before the full extent of injuries — especially future medical costs and lost earning capacity — is known. Accepting it without legal review often means giving up far more than the offer covers. A pedestrian accident attorney can evaluate whether the offer reflects the true value of the claim and negotiate from a position of documented evidence rather than urgency.
A standard personal injury claim is filed against the at-fault driver's liability insurance to recover compensation for your injuries. Uninsured motorist coverage is a benefit from your own auto insurance policy that applies when the at-fault driver has no insurance or cannot be identified, as in a hit-and-run. Both types of claims involve negotiation and can be disputed, and having an attorney handle both simultaneously is often necessary in hit-and-run cases.
Handling a claim without an attorney means negotiating directly with an insurance adjuster whose job is to minimize the payout, while simultaneously managing medical treatment and recovery. Malekan Law Group handles all communication with insurers, gathers time-sensitive evidence like intersection camera footage and traffic signal data, and builds the full damages picture including future costs that self-represented claimants routinely overlook. Because the firm works on contingency, the cost of representation comes only from the recovery itself.
Bring the police report if one was filed, any photos or video from the scene, medical records and bills received so far, insurance information for both yourself and the at-fault driver if known, and contact details for any witnesses. If you have documentation of missed work or lost income, that is useful as well. The initial consultation at Malekan Law Group is completely free, and you do not need to have everything organized perfectly before reaching out.
Yes — the specific location shapes what evidence is available and which parties may share liability. A crosswalk accident near a signalized intersection may have camera footage and traffic signal timing data that must be requested quickly. A collision near a school zone or construction corridor may implicate government entities or contractors in addition to the driver. Malekan Law Group investigates the physical and legal context of each location rather than applying a one-size approach.
Call Malekan Law Group at +1-424-248-1318 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. The firm is located at 9171 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, and is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 AM to 11:30 PM, Friday from 6 AM to 1 PM, closed on Saturday. From the first call, the team will review your situation, answer your questions, and explain your legal options at no cost.
Yes — delayed symptom onset is common in pedestrian accidents, particularly with soft tissue injuries, concussions, and internal trauma that may not be immediately obvious. Seeking medical evaluation promptly after any collision, even a seemingly minor one, creates a documented record that connects later symptoms to the accident. Waiting to see an attorney until symptoms worsen can complicate the claim, so early consultation protects your options.
Me and my wife just finished wrapping up our case with Sam, if the six figure settlement wasn’t enough, the care and constant communication provided would be more than enough for me to recommend him. He turned our worst day into something that we can handle and recover from without any true loss. 5/5 and I’d give him 10/10 if I could.
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Sam was very helpful. He was understanding of my Situation. He care! Always easy to contact made himself available to all my questions I would recommend him to anyone. When you’re dealing with someone in a time of hardship going through pain and trying to figure things out, it’s good to have someone on your team who actually care about what you’re experiencing. I was not just another file. I was treated like a person.
I am incredibly grateful for all the support and guidance I received from Sam Malekan throughout my personal injury case. From the very beginning, Sam was kind, caring, and consistently communicative, which helped me feel at ease during an otherwise stressful and difficult time. He alleviated the stress from the entire process and made sure I was informed, updated, and taken care of. Thanks to Sam's guidance and expertise, I was ultimately able to get the care I needed. I highly recommend Malekan Law Group to anyone looking for an attorney who is not only exceptionally skilled but also extremely supportive and reliable. Thank you so much again for everything!
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