
Sacramento Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Over $400 Million Recovered for Our Clients
From downtown to the suburbs, Sacramento is walkable. Pedestrian traffic is common, but the human body is no match for a vehicle. When a distracted driver hits a pedestrian, even at 20 m.p.h., the results can be devastating. The human body absorbs 100% of the impact force. Traumatic, life-altering injuries are common in pedestrian accidents. At Eason & Tambornini, our Sacramento pedestrian accident attorneys cut through the insurance company stall tactics, handle the medical evidence mapping, and build cases designed to force adjusters to pay for your complete recovery, protecting you in the short and long term.
Quick Question
Top-Rated Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Sacramento.
How much does a Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyer cost?
Sacramento pedestrian accident attorneys at Eason & Tambornini operate on a strict contingency fee basis. This “no win, no fee” promise means no upfront costs or out-of-pocket bills. We get paid a percentage of your final successful insurance settlement or court trial verdict.
What is the statute of limitations for a pedestrian injury claim in Sacramento?
Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, a strict two-year deadline “clock” starts to tick the day you get hit. If the deadline passes, you lose your right to pursue compensation, regardless of your injuries.
What is the difference between tangible and intangible losses in a pedestrian case?
On the official Judicial Council of California Statement of Damages form, tangible losses are specific financial items, including concrete receipts such as emergency room bills and lost earnings. Intangible losses cover your personal, non-financial damages, including physical pain, suffering, inconvenience, and emotional distress. Tangible losses are calculated with a calculator; intangible losses are much harder to determine, which makes it critical to hire an experienced attorney.
Defeating the “Mortgage Gap” Trap
Insurance adjusters know you have a gap between your income and your bills after an accident that has left you unable to work. They may delay your claim on purpose to entice you to accept a lowball offer—one that doesn’t come close to covering your long-term expenses. We will protect you against this trap.
California’s Comparative Negligence Rules
It’s a common insurance tactic to use California’s pure comparative negligence rules to shift blame your way. For example, if you stepped off the curb near Arden Fair Mall while you were looking at your phone, they may successfully argue that you were 25% or 30% responsible for your injuries. That same portion will be deducted from your final settlement.
High-Incident Sacramento Pedestrian Danger Zones
Statistics don’t lie. Sacramento’s surface streets pose daily dangers for people on foot. Wide commercial corridors, where the distance between marked crosswalks is long, don’t help. In our 30 years of practicing law in Sacramento and protecting victims of pedestrian accidents, we have a clear understanding of local roads and the issues they pose.
- Commercial zones and intersections with multiple lanes, such as Stockton Boulevard and Florin Road, see a high number of failure-to-yield incidents, especially during evening hours.
- Shopping and retail areas that are heavily traveled day and night, like those surrounding Arden Fair Mall, are frequently the scene of distracted drivers backing out of stalls or cutting through parking lanes, striking pedestrians.
- Suburban commuter routes like the fast-moving Sunrise Blvd and Greenback Lane dramatically increase the severity of a physical impact.
Sacramento Medical & Legal Resources
Securing immediate medical charting (documentation) is the most critical step to protect your health and establish an official record of legal causation for your insurance file.
Emergency & Trauma Facilities
- UC Davis Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Unit): 2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
- Sutter Medical Center: 2825 Capitol Ave., Sacramento, CA 95816
- Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center: 2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
Sacramento County Civil Court General Information
If an insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement that accounts for your lost wages and permanent recovery needs, our trial attorneys carry your case directly into the local civil system.
- Courthouse Name: Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse
- Street Address: 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Civil Counter Location: Second Floor
- Civil Clerk’s Office Phone: (916) 874-5522
- Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Parking Tip: Avoid the highly price-gouged private parking lots immediately surrounding the courthouse building, which consistently fill up before the early-morning rush. City Hall Garage at 10th and I Streets is secure and cheaper.
Security Screening Delay Alert: All visitors to the courthouse must pass through mandatory weapons screening. Allow a 45-minute buffer before your scheduled appearance, as lines can get long during the morning sessions.
Do not allow an auto insurance representative to rush you into a quick, low settlement while your physical and emotional scars are still fresh. Call Eason & Tambornini today at (916) 438-1819 for a free case review of the details.
Results
- $3,000,000: traumatic brain injury
- $2,750,000: brain injury in crosswalk
- $400,000: brain injury
- $400,000: lower leg injury at gas pump
- $300,000: brain and spinal injury
- $300,000: knee injury
- $299,000: ankle injury
- Six-figure confidential settlement: head injury at retail center
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