{"id":5999,"date":"2017-02-14T07:28:25","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T07:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/?page_id=5999"},"modified":"2026-04-18T04:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:49:45","slug":"paso-robles-pedestrian-accident-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/en\/paso-robles-pedestrian-accident-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Paso Robles Pedestrian Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Paso Robles Pedestrian\u00a0Accident\u00a0Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>At James McKiernan Lawyers, we understand the pleasure and practicality of walking places. However, we also understand the risks pedestrians\u00a0run when taking even a short walk\u00a0down the block. Children are particularly in danger because of their smaller size and underdeveloped safety instincts. When you or someone you love is injured in a pedestrian\u00a0accident, speak with the Paso Robles pedestrian\u00a0accident lawyers\u00a0at James McKiernan Lawyers for legal guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, more than 100 people are killed by pedestrians in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/California\">California<\/a>. Thousands more are injured. Many accidents are caused by lack of motorist attention \u2014 cyclists are at a serious disadvantage in a collision with a car, truck, or motorcycle. A study conducted by the University of North Carolina and the U.S. Department of Transportation analyzed 750 motor vehicle and pedestrian collisions. They found the main causes of pedestrian and <a href=\"\/auto-accidents\/faq\/\">auto accidents<\/a> were:<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Motorists failing to yield the right of way<\/li>\n<li>Motorists overtaking\u00a0pedestrians<\/li>\n<li>Motorists unexpectedly turning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pedestrian\u00a0unexpectedly\u00a0crossing the street<\/li>\n<li>Distracted motorists\/pedestrians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Paso Robles pedestrian accident lawyers\u00a0understand that a motorist may be 100% at fault for an accident, or the pedestrian\u00a0may share some of the blame. Even if you were partially at fault for the collision, you can still recover compensation under California\u2019s comparative fault laws. If you do share blame with a motorist, your final award may be reduced according to your percentage of fault.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety Tips for Pedestrians<\/h2>\n<p>Paso Robles is known for its beautiful weather \u2014 it is part of the reason the area attracts so many pedestrians. To stay safe on the road, pedestrians should stay alert and attentive. Even the most cautious pedestrians can be struck by an inattentive driver. If you\u2019ve been injured, retain our Paso Robles pedestrian accident lawyers for effective, comprehensive legal representation. We focus a large portion of our practice on <a href=\"\/\">personal injury law<\/a> \u2014 our team has litigated and negotiated countless accident claims for clients in and around Paso Robles.<\/p>\n<h2>For Serious Legal Help, Contact an Experienced Pedestrian Accident Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>No doubt, the people of Paso Robles love walking. However, when a pleasant walk\u00a0turns into a life-threatening ordeal, you need counsel from the sharp attorneys at James McKiernan Lawyers. <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> today for a free initial consultation. We operate on a contingency basis \u2014 meaning there are no fees collected unless you win compensation.<\/p>\n<h3>We Also Serve the Following Practice Areas in the Paso Robles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/locations\/paso-robles\/\">Personal Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-traumatic-brain-injury-lawyer\/\">Traumatic Brain Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-car-accident-lawyer\/\">Car Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">Motorcycle Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-slip-fall-lawyers\/\">Slip and Fall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-boat-accident-attorneys\/\">Boat Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-elder-abuse-lawyer\/\">Elder Abuse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-truck-accident-attorneys\/\">Truck Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-catastrophic-injury-lawyers\/\">Catastrophic Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesmckiernanlawyers.com\/paso-robles-bicycle-accident-lawyer\/\">Bicycle Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paso Robles Pedestrian\u00a0Accident\u00a0Lawyers At James McKiernan Lawyers, we understand the pleasure and practicality of walking places. However, we also understand the risks pedestrians\u00a0run when taking even a short walk\u00a0down the block. Children are particularly in danger because of their smaller size and underdeveloped safety instincts. When you or someone you love is injured in a<\/p>\n[...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":297470,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5999","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pedestrian Accident Attorneys | Paso Robles Legal Experts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Act now to secure Pedestrian Accident Attorneys with James McKiernan Lawyers. 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