It is very dangerous to walk around any city nowadays, but walking in California is extremely dangerous due to the amount of cars on the roads, and the amount of drivers who are distracted or reckless behind the wheel.

Yorba Linda is a nice, safe city located in Orange County with a population of 67,754. However, the area does see its fair share of pedestrian vs. automobile accidents.

Generally pedestrian accidents involve pretty serious injuries (like we discuss below), but when you hire a good pedestrian accident attorney like Daniel Kim your life will be much easier.

If you or a loved one has been injured (with major or minor injuries) then you will want to call our pedestrian accident lawyers in Yorba Linda today for a free consultation.

Whatever you do, don’t just sit around waiting for the insurance company to help you, or pay all of your bills.

That will not happen. The insurance company will do everything they can to avoid paying out any money – don’t fight them by yourself.

Why Contact A Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Yorba Linda?

Getting hit by a car is never a good situation, especially when there are injuries and you end up in the hospital.

Things can be worse when you get hit by a larger vehicle like a UPS truck (or van, or tractor-trailer that can be 50 feet long).

If you are injured in a pedestrian accident in Yorba Linda then your best bet is to call us for help and get answers to your questions.

Daniel Kim and his legal team have years and years of experience representing clients that have been hurt in a pedestrian accident here in OC.

Large insurance companies love to settle a claim quickly, or if they can they will even deny a claim completely, but Daniel Kim will fight for you.

Daniel Kim is very aggressive, and he won’t be intimidated by the insurance companies or the games they play to avoid dealing with an injury claim.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim will make sure that you get maximum compensation for your damages and that you are happy with the settlement we negotiate on your behalf.

Some things to know about our law firm –

• We will help you get proper medical treatment
• You can contact us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
• We have over 1000 positive reviews on Google and Yelp
• We have a 99% client satisfaction rating

Common Injuries From a Pedestrian Accident In Yorba Linda

Californians are choosing to walk and ride bikes more and more as primary means of transportation.

Yorba Linda is constantly looking to create a safer environment for all street and roadway users.

In the state of California pedestrian accidents are on the rise and there are often injuries when a car or truck comes in contact with a person.

All Pedestrians are at risk when walking, jogging, running, sitting on a bus bench or just standing on the streets of Yorba Linda.

Children and older adults are statistically a higher risk for being injured in a pedestrian accident.

Pedestrians and drivers need to be aware, when in neighborhoods and city streets where they both interact with each other.

Most common injuries we see from pedestrian accidents:

• TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury caused by a hard impact to the head and can cause major complications with long term effects.
• Leg injuries – When the leg area is hit with a vehicle, thighs, knees and ankles are often directly impacted. Torn ligaments and breaks are common injuries.
• Pelvic injuries – The hip and pelvic area is at the height of a car hood or the trunk of most vehicles and a prime location of impact.
• Road rash – When the pedestrian comes in contact with the street it often scrapes the top layer of skin off the person leaving tissue damage and pain and suffering.
• Bone breaks – All bones of a pedestrian are susceptible to fractures or broken bones. They can be compound fractures which may require surgery and rehabilitation.
• Internal injuries – This can be very dangerous. Internal bleeding and internal organs being impacted in an accident is scary and hard to detect often at the time.
• Back and spine – the spinal cord keeps the brain and body working together and just a small injury can be traumatic.
• Fatality – This is the worst case of all, when injuries are so extreme that a pedestrian is killed from a vehicle.

California Pedestrian Laws and Right of Way

At no time assume other motorists will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way when it helps to avoid collisions.

Regarding the right-of-way of others is not restricted to situations such as yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, or observing carefully to ensure the right-of- way of bicyclists and motorcyclists.

These laws below must be observed by pedestrians or anybody driving a motor vehicle.

• Always allow the pedestrian enough time to cross the street when in the crosswalk.
• Never pass another vehicle in the crosswalk.
• Do not stop in a crosswalk.
• Pedestrians should never jaywalk.
• Yield to the blind pedestrian. Failing to yield to a blind pedestrian is of course much more serious and subject to a maximum fine of $1000 and possible 6 months in jail.

What pedestrians can do to help prevent injuries from car accidents:

1. As a pedestrian it is important to be visible to motorists and bike riders with reflective clothing or having a flashlight when jogging or walking.
2. Always cross the street at a cross walk rather than crossing the street at any other spot. This makes for a much safer street crossing.
3. If possible, stay off the street when walking or jogging. Use a sidewalk or path that is for pedestrians and away from traffic.

Pedestrians need to be very careful no matter where they live.

Today there are so many new dangers on the roads, like electric bikes, and electric scooters, and teenage drivers, etc.

The bottom line is that a pedestrian needs to be very very cautious anytime they are walking near / or in traffic.

Yorba Linda California Pedestrian Accident Stats

Of all the different cities and communities in Orange County, Yorba Linda is consistently one of the safest as far as pedestrians are concerned.

According to the most recently available pedestrian accident information, Yorba Linda was the safest city in all of Orange County during 2017.

This community had a pedestrian accident injury rate of just 0.4 accidents per 1000 people living in the community and just 27 total pedestrian accidents during the year.

How Many Deaths From Pedestrian Accidents In Yorba Linda In 2017?

More great news coming out of Yorba Linda, California is that there were zero reported pedestrian deaths stemming from these kinds of accidents during 2017.

Whenever you have automobiles colliding with pedestrians the potential for fatalities increase significantly. Luckily, no one lost their lives as a result of this kind of accident in this community in 2017.

How Many Injuries From Pedestrian Accidents In Yorba Linda In 2017?

Injury rates are another thing altogether, though. Yorba Linda had 27 individuals reporting injuries as a direct result of the 27 pedestrian accidents during 2017, a 100% injury rate which is considerably higher than the 90% injury rate for the rest of the state of California.

What % Of Pedestrian Accidents Involve A Drunk Or Distracted Driver?

The Californian Department of Transportation has recently published a report showing that distracted driving remains one of the biggest challenges the state faces on a day-to-day basis. 80% of motorists report using their cell phone while they are driving even though it’s illegal and distracting.

Worse, 80% of all motor vehicle accidents – including pedestrian accidents – are found to be linked to some form of driver inattention.

Combine this with the fact that DUI arrest rates throughout the state of California are up over 30% in the last five years and this day continues to have real challenges with impaired and distracted driving even after a number of initiatives to curb these issues have been enacted.

How Many People Live In Yorba Linda?

As of 2017 (the most recent data available), 68,229 individuals called Yorba Linda home. This number is up a bit from 2015 and the overall population trajectory for Yorba Linda has increased year after year for the past 30 years.

Bad Intersections In Yorba Linda For Pedestrian Accidents

Intersections pedestrians will want to try and avoid because of their high rate of accidents include:

• Yorba Linda Boulevard and Fairmont Boulevard
• Lakeview Avenue and Yorba Linda Boulevard
• Buena Vista Avenue and Lakewood Avenue

Practice Areas We Specialize In

At The Law Office of Daniel Kim, our pedestrian accident lawyers in Yorba Linda exclusively handle motor vehicle accident cases, which sets us apart from all the other law firms that take any case they can get to make a quick dollar. Our outstanding attorneys focus on motor vehicle accidents so that we can offer the best service to our clients who want real experience and knowledge.

Motorcycle Accidents – As we all know riding a motorcycle is very dangerous, and almost all motorcycle accidents lead to severe injuries.

Truck Accidents – there are actually quite a few semi-truck accidents in the area, but our law firm knows what needs to be done to protect your legal rights.

Lyft / Uber Accidents – Uber and Lyft have become so popular that sometimes it seems like every other car on the road  is an Uber or Lyft driver.  Uber has a unique commercial insurance policy, so if you were injured as an Uber passenger, and Uber driver, or if you were hit by an Uber driver, call us.

Car Accidents – This can involve any type of crash from an Uber wreck, to maybe a teenage driver hitting you, or maybe an old lady ran a red light and rear-ended your car. Call us if you have been in any type of car accident and you were injured, we are here to help.

Bike Accidents – Bike accidents always lead to a serious injury, even if you are wearing a helmet. Broken bones and road rash are almost a guaranteed result if you have been hit while riding a bike.