At Crown & Stone Law, P.C., we represent people hurt while walking in Pacific Palisades, whether the crash happened on PCH, along Sunset, or near a rebuild zone or detour.
Our founder has been licensed by the State Bar of California since 2008, was named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Los Angeles County, and stays on your case from the first call. You can reach us at any hour, and consultations happen by phone or video from wherever you’re staying now.
A pedestrian accident claim seeks payment for injuries when a driver, a contractor’s truck or a public agency harms someone on foot. The work includes finding out who may be responsible, preserving evidence, handling insurers, and pursuing compensation for medical care, lost income and pain.
Pedestrian cases are one part of a broader neighborhood practice built for Palisades families. We take each case step by step and carry the heavy parts so you can focus on healing.
What Sets Crown & Stone Law, P.C. Apart
Founder-Level Attorney Access
The founder, licensed by the State Bar of California since 2008 (#260728), stays on your case from the first call to the final resolution. You speak with your attorney by phone or video from wherever you’re staying now.
Investigation Built for Changing Scenes
We work early to preserve photos, witness accounts, and construction or traffic records before a rebuild zone or detour shifts again. Then we sort out who may be responsible: a driver, a hauling contractor, or a public entity such as the City of LA or Caltrans.
Persistence and Trial Readiness
The firm has turned down insurers’ low early offers and handled a car vs. pedestrian case involving severe injuries and extensive medical care. Every case is different, and no outcome is promised.
Answers at Any Hour
You can call, text or message 24/7 when an adjuster calls or a question can’t wait.
Recognized by Clients and Peers
The firm is named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (Los Angeles County). It also holds a 2024 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and BBB A+ accreditation.
Client Feedback From Pacific Palisades
“I knew nothing about my rights… When I spoke with Avi, I immediately felt that ease.” – Marquise Lewis
A first conversation can bring calm before you have every answer about your injuries or your claim.
“He breaks it down in a clear, straightforward way that makes a complicated situation much easier to understand.” – Vier David Martín
Fault, coverage and deadlines get explained in plain language, one step at a time.
“He truly cares for his clients and you speak to him directly through the entire process.” – Ken Walker
The founding attorney stays involved from intake to resolution, so you are not passed to a call center.
“Throughout my case I never felt alone or out of the loop.” – Julio Montenegro Jr.
Steady contact matters when your mail, records and appointments are spread across temporary addresses.
“Communication was on point… kept me updated.” – Alan P
Regular updates by phone or video mean you know where your case stands without driving to an office.
What Should I Do Right After Being Hit By A Car On PCH, Sunset Blvd, Or A Residential Street In Pacific Palisades?
Call 911, get medical care the same day even if you feel okay, and record what you can before the scene changes. Adrenaline can hide injuries. Near a rebuild zone or detour, cones, trucks and temporary signals may be gone within days.
If you are able:
- Photograph the vehicle, plate, crosswalk, signal and any construction or detour signs.
- Get names and contact details for the driver, witnesses and any work crew nearby.
- Avoid saying “I’m fine” or apologizing at the scene.
- Keep the police report number and every medical record, even if mail is going to a temporary address.
Our Pedestrian Accident Services For Pacific Palisades Clients
- Crosswalk collision claims
- Hit-and-run pedestrian cases
- Comparative fault defense
- Accident reconstruction review
- Surveillance video preservation
- Uninsured motorist claims
- Dangerous roadway condition claims
- Traumatic injury claims
- Wrongful death claims
What If I Was Hit By A Rideshare, Delivery Vehicle, Or Construction Truck In The Palisades?
You may have a claim against more than one party. Depending on the facts, the driver, the driver’s employer, a rideshare or delivery company, a contractor, or a truck company could share responsibility. Commercial insurance policies are often larger than personal auto policies.
California law requires rideshare companies to carry commercial coverage that applies when the driver’s app is on. The amount depends on whether the driver was waiting for a request or on an active trip. Claims involving hauling trucks often depend on driver logs, dispatch records and who hired the truck for a rebuild job.
If a missing signal or a detour layout played a part, a public entity may be involved. Those claims carry a six-month government claim deadline. A government claim is the formal notice you must file before you can sue a public agency. Every case is different, and we can sort out who may be responsible while you focus on healing.
How Long Do I Have To File A Pedestrian Accident Claim In California?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in California. If a public agency may share responsibility, a written government claim usually must be filed within six months.
A government claim is a formal written notice that must reach the agency before any lawsuit can be filed. If the agency denies it, you generally have six months from the written denial to sue.
Crashes near rebuild zones and detours often involve more than one party. The shorter deadline can apply even when a truck or car struck you. The LAPD West Los Angeles Division or CHP report helps confirm the date and who was involved.
Some injuries take weeks to show their full effect, and how brain injuries develop over time can shape what a claim needs to cover. Exceptions exist, so confirming the deadline that applies to you early keeps every option open.
About Crown & Stone Law, P.C.
Crown & Stone Law, P.C. is a Beverly Hills-based personal injury litigation firm representing injured people in Pacific Palisades, across Los Angeles County and throughout California.
The founding attorney was admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2008 (#260728) and stays directly involved in every case, backed by thorough investigation, trial readiness and around-the-clock availability.
The approach is education-driven and client-first, with clear guidance at each step so you understand your options before making any decision. The firm is BBB A+ accredited, Lead Counsel Verified, a 2024 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award recipient and named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Los Angeles County.
Our Pedestrian Accident Process In Pacific Palisades
1. Case review and attorney conversation
You speak directly with the founding attorney by phone or video, from wherever you’re staying now. Not knowing the full extent of your injuries yet is fine.
2. Evidence preservation
Rebuild zones and detours change weekly, so we move early to secure video, the collision report, vehicle data and witness accounts. Construction and hauling records are requested where relevant.
3. Medical documentation and injury impact
We gather records from every provider and address, including care since you relocated. Together, they show how the injuries affect work and daily life.
4. Liability analysis and insurance identification
We work out who may be responsible: a driver, a contractor, a hauling company, or a public entity like the City of LA or Caltrans. A government claim, which is the required first filing against a public entity, generally must be made within six months. We track that deadline and identify all coverage, including uninsured motorist coverage.
5. Demand and negotiation
We take over insurer contact, so you never give a recorded statement on their schedule. We send a documented demand and push back on low early offers.
6. Litigation, trial preparation and resolution
If negotiation stalls, we file suit and prepare for trial. Your attorney stays reachable through resolution. Every case is different, and no outcome is promised.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do First After Being Hit By A Car While Walking Near A Palisades Rebuild Zone Or Detour?
Get medical care, even if the pain seems mild, and keep every visit record in one folder or email thread. If you can, photograph the signals, cones, trucks and street layout, and save witness names, because rebuild areas change week to week. Crown & Stone Law, P.C. can then move quickly to preserve video, construction records and the police report.
Can I Still Bring A Claim If I Was Crossing PCH Or Sunset Outside A Crosswalk?
Often, yes. California uses pure comparative fault, so any share of blame assigned to you reduces your recovery but does not erase it. Drivers must still use due care around pedestrians, including where detours have moved the usual crossing points.
How Long Do I Have To File A Claim Against The City Of Los Angeles Or Caltrans For A Missing Signal Or Unsafe Detour?
Usually six months from the injury to file a government claim, which is a formal written notice to the public agency. Most other California injury cases follow a two-year statute of limitations, the legal deadline to file a lawsuit. Because the public-entity clock is shorter, it helps to identify every possible defendant early.
What Happens If The Driver Who Hit Me Drove Off Or Had No Insurance?
Your own auto policy’s uninsured motorist coverage may apply even though you were on foot, and a household member’s policy may apply too. Report a hit-and-run to police promptly, since insurers often require a timely report.
Should I Give The Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster A Recorded Statement While I’m Still Treating?
You are not required to, and you can politely decline until you understand your injuries and options. Early statements are sometimes used to downplay a claim. Crown & Stone Law, P.C. can take over insurer contact so those calls stop landing on you.
How Is The Process Different If A Pedestrian Crash Near Palisades Construction Was Fatal?
Close family members may bring a claim for their own losses, such as lost financial support and companionship, under separate rules about who can file. The six-month government claim deadline still applies if a public agency may share fault, and families can review their legal options after a loss at their own pace.
Pacific Palisades Resources For Pedestrian Accidents
- Stanley Mosk Courthouse
- Santa Monica Courthouse
- LAPD West Los Angeles Community Police Station
- Office of the Los Angeles City Clerk
- Caltrans District 7
- Los Angeles Department of Transportation
- StreetsLA Bureau of Street Services
- Los Angeles City Council District 11 Office
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Health Santa Monica Medical Center
- California Victim Compensation Board
- Pacific Palisades Community Council
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