Beaumont, CA is a fast-growing city with an expanding population, new developments, and increasingly busy roadways. As more vehicles fill the streets, pedestrians face greater risks—especially at crosswalks, intersections, and near schools or shopping areas. Unfortunately, even cautious pedestrians can suffer life-changing injuries when drivers are distracted, speeding, or fail to yield the right of way.
Being hit by a car is traumatic. You may be facing serious injuries, rising medical bills, lost income, and emotional distress. To make matters worse, insurance companies often try to minimize payouts or blame the pedestrian. That’s why it’s critical to understand your legal rights—and take action quickly.
At Tim Wright Law, we stand up for injured pedestrians throughout Southern California, including in Beaumont and surrounding Riverside County areas. With deep experience in California personal injury law and a reputation for compassionate, results-driven service, our firm is here to help you recover what you’re owed. We fight to hold negligent drivers accountable and ensure our clients are treated with dignity every step of the way.
Your health is the top priority. Even if you don’t feel pain right away, some injuries—like internal bleeding or traumatic brain injuries—may not show symptoms immediately. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and follow all recommendations for care and recovery.
Always call 911 or your local law enforcement agency. A police report provides an official record of the incident, including details about the driver, witnesses, and scene conditions. This report can be critical in proving fault later on.
Get the driver’s name, contact information, license plate number, and insurance details. If anyone saw the accident, ask for their contact information too—witness statements can support your version of events.
If you are able, take pictures of the accident scene, your visible injuries, crosswalks, street signs, and anything else that shows what happened. These visual records can help establish the cause and severity of your injuries.
After the accident, you may be contacted by the driver’s insurance company. Do not provide recorded statements or accept any offers until you’ve spoken with a lawyer. Insurers may try to minimize your claim or shift blame—having legal representation early protects you from these tactics.
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are caused by driver negligence. This refers to a driver’s failure to operate their vehicle in a safe and reasonable manner. In California, drivers are legally obligated to exercise due care for the safety of pedestrians under California Vehicle Code §21950.
Some of the most common driver violations that lead to pedestrian injuries include:
When a driver violates these laws and a pedestrian is injured as a result, they can—and should—be held legally and financially responsible. Our legal team investigates the specifics of your case, gathers crash reports, and obtains eyewitness accounts to prove the driver’s negligence in court or during negotiations.
California follows a pure comparative fault system. This means that even if you, the pedestrian, are partially at fault, you can still recover compensation for your injuries. However, your total award will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
For instance, suppose a court finds that you were 25% at fault because you crossed a street outside a designated crosswalk. If your total damages are $100,000, your award would be reduced by $25,000, resulting in a recovery of $75,000.
This concept is frequently used by insurance companies to reduce payouts. They may argue that you were distracted, jaywalking, or crossing against a signal—even when these claims are exaggerated or unfounded. At Tim Wright Law, we push back aggressively against these tactics and ensure our clients’ actions are viewed in a fair, realistic context.
In pedestrian injury claims, evidence is everything. Building a successful case requires strong documentation that clearly shows what happened, who was responsible, and the impact of the incident on your life.
We focus on securing:
Our team acts quickly to preserve time-sensitive evidence. Surveillance footage, for example, is often deleted within days unless requested immediately. Witnesses’ memories can fade or become influenced. The sooner you contact us after a pedestrian accident, the better our chances of building a winning case.
Sadly, hit-and-run accidents involving pedestrians are all too common in California. Drivers who flee the scene of a crash commit a serious crime—but their actions also complicate the legal process for injured victims. If the driver is not identified, you may need to seek compensation through your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, which is included in many California auto insurance policies—even for pedestrians.
Tim Wright Law can help in these challenging cases by:
Medical expenses after a pedestrian accident can be overwhelming. You may require emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgeries, medication, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. In severe cases, long-term care or assistive devices like wheelchairs may be necessary.
We pursue compensation not just for your current medical expenses, but also for future anticipated costs—including follow-up procedures, specialist visits, and ongoing therapy. If your injuries are permanent, we work with medical experts to calculate the total cost of lifetime care.
Many pedestrians who are hit by a car are forced to miss work—sometimes for weeks or months. Others may never return to the same job due to long-term disabilities or physical limitations. If you’ve lost income due to your injuries, you have the right to claim compensation for:
Not all injuries are visible. Under California law, accident victims are entitled to compensation for pain and suffering—the physical pain and limitations they experience after the crash. This may include:
The emotional trauma of being hit by a car can be just as damaging as the physical injuries. Many victims experience:
In the tragic event that a loved one is killed in a pedestrian accident, certain family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. At Tim Wright Law, we approach these cases with compassion and determination, fighting for:
If you or a loved one has been hit by a car while walking in Beaumont, CA, don’t wait to seek legal support. Pedestrian injury cases are often complex and time-sensitive, with evidence that can quickly disappear and insurance companies eager to minimize payouts. Having a dedicated attorney on your side can make all the difference in getting the justice and compensation you deserve.
At Tim Wright Law, we are here to guide you every step of the way—with compassion, integrity, and aggressive advocacy. We understand the stress you're under, and we’re ready to take the legal burden off your shoulders so you can focus on recovery.
We proudly serve clients throughout Beaumont, Banning, Cherry Valley, and surrounding Riverside County communities. Our firm offers free consultations, and you never pay out-of-pocket—we only get paid if we win your case.
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