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The Ellis Law Corporation and Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm has launched a new website concentrated on pedestrian accidents and the legal concerns involved. In such a bustling city like Los Angeles, auto accidents involving pedestrians are far too common as a result of negligent driving. The website, www.pedestrianaccidentlawfirm.com, is available as a resource for pedestrian accident news, statistics, types of injuries and accidents, and much more for those who have been injured or know someone who has suffered a similar incident.

Pedestrians are vulnerable to extreme risks when a negligent driver hits them, even if it is a small vehicle. Injures can range from broken bones, brain injury, severe cuts and bruises, and even death. Pedestrians who have endured serious injuries have rights and may qualify to receive compensation for the steep medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages from missing work to recover that typically ensue after such an accident.

When an automobile leaves the scene of a Los Angeles pedestrian accident, a hit-and-run case can be a daunting endeavor for someone who just nearly escaped with their life. In the most serious cases of pedestrian wrongful death, families are left not only to grieve the loss of a loved one, but must find alternate sources of income and a way to pay for a funeral and hospital bills.

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South Pasadena police launched a sting operation to catch those motorists who were not stopping for school buses when the bus’s red lights were flashing. The sting was successful, with police officers issuing over 150 tickets, each of them with a hefty $500 fine.

According to a report in the Los Angeles times online, however, many citizens in South Pasadena were upset with the way the operation was conducted, claiming it was inadequately coordinated and unfair. The report stated that the bus was parked on a six lane road that school buses do not typically operate on and what seemed odd was that no schoolchildren were on the bus at the time.

In an update to this story, the Los Angeles Times has reported that the South Pasadena police department has asked a judge to declare these citations invalid. The article explains that the sting operation was conducted with cadets exiting the school bus, which had its red lights flashing, but the penal code specifically explains that schoolchildren must be exiting the bus. In these instances, no school bus was present.

The reason for this sting operation was the danger of pedestrian accidents occurring in South Pasadena. Citizens had reported that vehicles were not stopping for school buses as they were supposed to, increasing the possibility of dangerous pedestrian accidents. These types of accidents are among the most dangerous of all accidents that occur on our roads.

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A 16-year-old girl was killed while crossing Highway 395 on June 13, 2009. According to a report, the pedestrian was struck by a 2008 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by a 28-year-old woman who did not see the pedestrian because of a tractor-trailer that was driving north in the lane next to her.

Los Angeles pedestrian accident victims not only suffer from catastrophic injuries, they also face huge medical bills from spending weeks or months in the hospital recovering from the accident. The cost of a lengthy hospital stay can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars or more.

In accidents involving pedestrians and autos, such as this one, the end result is almost always death or catastrophic injury. When a vehicle traveling at high speeds collides with a pedestrian with little or no protection, the result is predictably severe.

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An article reported on June 3, 2009 that authorities announced that a 55 year old man was killed when he was hit by a car in Lancaster. Lt. Stefanie Fredericks, Lancaster Station, said the pedestrian accident happened in the 2600 block of West Avenue K close to 27th Street West at approximately 11 p.m. A preliminary investigation showed that the man was walking west on the south side of Avenue K and was hit as soon as he stepped onto the street.

Alea Adams, 41, the driver from Lancaster, stated that she hit the man with the front side of her vehicle. According to Fredericks, the Los Angeles County Fire paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. His name was not released pending family notification.

The tragic crash is still being investigated and authorities ask that anyone with information on the accident call Sgt. Brian Dunn or Deputy Jon White of the sheriff’s traffic detail at 661-948-8466.

The latest figures from the National Transportation Safety Board indicate that 40,000 people overall are killed in auto accidents each year in the U.S. with many thousands more suffering life-threatening injuries which require expensive medical care. Even small cars can weigh well over a ton and when someone is hit by a vehicle in a Los Angeles pedestrian accident, accident victims often suffer from serious injuries such as fractured skulls, ruptured internal organs, broken arms and legs, and horrible brain injuries, which change a victim’s life forever.

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The website venturacountystar.com reported in a story on March 26, 2009 that the aunt of a two year old is still in critical condition after having pushed her nephew to safety before being struck by an auto. According to police reports the pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Devonshire and Westlake Boulevard, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Argelia Rojas, 49 was crossing in the marked crosswalk with her nephew Mitchell Ito, 2 when a speeding driver approached, in a flash she instinctively pushed Mitchell to safety but could not save herself. The intersection is less than a quarter mile from Westlake Elementary School. Spokeswoman for Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Kris Carraway-Bowman stated the aunt is still in ICU but has been upgraded to fair condition.

Kathleen Ito, grandmother of Mitchell, stated to the city council, “Since the accident, a number of neighbors, friends and parents of children attending Westlake Elementary School, where my two older grandchildren attend, have told us how often they have complained about the speed and have questioned the safety of this intersection…This crosswalk needs some kind of signalized crossing to get the attention of motorists.”

Parents are asking that a flashing signal and yellow pedestrian signs be installed at the intersection. Kayelynn Weidle said, “I’m asking that the city make this a top priority.”

Paula Willebrands, Westlake Elelmentary School Principal, said, “I think it has been a growing concern for many years.”

An undercover police sting at the location cited 21 drivers for failing to yield to a pedestrian during the 90 minute operation.

Each day in the United States innocent pedestrians are injured by negligent motor vehicle drivers. The effects on injured pedestrians can be quite serious, including broken bones, comas, paralysis, brain injury, and death.

If you or a loved one have suffered serious injury in a pedestrian accident in Los Angeles, the knowledgeable and experienced Los Angeles pedestrian accident lawyers at Ellis Law Corporation can help you fight for your rights. At Ellis Law their lawyers employ various experts to support their clients' needs and to effectuate the orderly handling of their clients' matters, insuring the best possible outcome of their case. Please call 1-866-554-4658 for a free consultation.

The website latimes.com reported in an article that three pedestrians were struck while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Fountain and La Brea Avenues. Two people were killed and a the third was critically injured. D’Lisa Davies of the Los Angeles Fire Department stated that the auto accident in Los Angeles happened at just before 6:30 p.m. and it killed a 65 year old woman along with another unidentified woman in her 50s. A man also in his 50s sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition.

Chris Tatar of the West Hollywood sheriff’s station stated that the victims were in the pedestrian crosswalk when they were struck. Two or more cars were involved, in which one vehicle hit the pedestrians after crashing into another vehicle.

Each day in the United States innocent pedestrians are injured by negligent motor vehicle drivers. The effects of these catastrophic accidents on injured pedestrians can be quite serious, often including broken bones, comas, paralysis, brain injury, and death. Negligent and dangerous drivers must be responsible for the injuries that they inflict on others.

If you or someone you care for has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a pedestrian accident in the Los Angeles area, you should call Ellis Law Corporation. The pedestrian accident lawyers in El Segundo at Ellis Law Corporation have the resources, knowledge, and experience to help their clients receive the compensation they deserve. They have a proven track record of success in pedestrian accident cases and have helped their clients recover millions of dollars over the years to help offset their medical costs and other expenses. Please call 1-866-554-4658 for a free consultation.