Being hit while walking or in a crosswalk can change your life in seconds, and people on foot have little protection against cars and trucks. At the Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti, you work with an experienced El Monte Pedestrian Accident Lawyer and El Monte Personal Injury Lawyer who understands what you are going through and how to protect your rights.
Whether you were hurt in a crosswalk, in a parking lot, or in hit-and-run pedestrian incidents caused by negligence or recklessness, we are ready to listen, explain your options, and pursue fair compensation on your behalf. Schedule a free consultation with our team 24/7, with a No Win, No Fee promise so you can focus on your recovery while we deal with the insurance and legal details.
Experienced El Monte Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Protecting Injured Pedestrians Across El Monte
Since 2006, the Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti has handled pedestrian and car accident cases in El Monte and nearby communities, so you are working with someone who already understands how local streets, intersections, and crosswalks play into a case. As an experienced El Monte pedestrian accident lawyer, Adrianos uses police reports, traffic patterns, and knowledge of school zones and busy corridors to help build a clear picture of what happened.
When you call, your situation is personally reviewed by the attorney, not just passed off to staff. You get your options explained in clear, everyday terms, and you are kept updated so you always know what is happening with your case.
Immediate Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident in El Monte
Right after a crash, it helps to have a simple checklist so you do not have to think through every detail on your own. These steps can support your health, protect your rights, and make it easier to prove what happened later.
- Get medical care as soon as you can, even if you feel okay at first, because some injuries show up hours or days later.
- Call 911 and report the crash to law enforcement so there is an official report from the El Monte Police Department or Traffic Safety Bureau.
- Move to a safe place away from traffic if you are able, so you are not at risk of being struck again.
- Get the driver and witness information, including names, phone numbers, license plate number, and insurance details.
- Take photos and short videos of the scene, vehicles, crosswalks, traffic signals, and any visible injuries.
- Avoid talking about who was at fault at the scene or posting about the crash on social media.
- Contact an El Monte pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as you can so important deadlines and evidence are not missed.
This checklist is here to give general information, not legal advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your case, it is important to speak directly with a qualified attorney.
How Common Are Pedestrian Accidents in El Monte and Los Angeles County?
Pedestrian crashes are a serious problem in California, with thousands of people hit and around 7,000 pedestrians killed in a recent year across the United States, many on busy city streets and at night. Here in El Monte, the California Office of Traffic Safety reported 31 pedestrians killed or hurt in 2022 and 35 in 2023, ranking the city 16th out of 62 similar cities, which shows the numbers are not going down.
El Monte has even adopted a Vision Zero traffic safety resolution and action plan after hundreds of people were killed or injured in local traffic incidents, which makes it clear that pedestrian safety is a known concern citywide. These numbers can help support your claim by showing that crashes like yours are part of a documented pattern, not just a rare event.
Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen in El Monte?
Many clients want to understand why their crash happened and whether it could have been avoided, and the answer usually involves a mix of driver behavior, walking conditions, and street design in El Monte.
Driver negligence
- Speeding or aggressive driving on busy streets.
- Failing to yield to pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks.
- Running red lights or rolling through right-on-red turns.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which is linked to a large share of serious crashes.
Pedestrian factors (without blaming victims)
- People walking while looking at phones or wearing headphones, sometimes stepping into crosswalks without checking for turning vehicles, which has led El Monte police to run crosswalk enforcement efforts.
Road and environmental issues
- Poor lighting at night, wide multi-lane streets, and limited crossing points that can lead to mid-block crossings.
- High-speed corridors where people still walk to schools, shops, or transit stops.
Every situation is unique, and fault should be based on evidence like reports, photos, video, and witness accounts, not just quick assumptions made at the scene.
Dangerous Roads and Intersections for Pedestrians in El Monte, CA
Some streets in El Monte see more serious crashes than others, and many of our clients were simply walking in places they use every day. Knowing where these high risk areas are can help explain how your crash happened and why a driver should have been more careful.
High injury streets and corridors in and around El Monte often include:
- Garvey Avenue
- Valley Boulevard
- Lower Azusa Road
- Tyler Avenue
- Durfee Avenue
- Baldwin Avenue
- Santa Anita Avenue
- Ramona Boulevard
- Peck Road
- Temple City Boulevard
- Rosemead Boulevard
These corridors carry heavy traffic, have many driveways and intersections, and are part of El Monte's high injury network, so people on foot face greater danger when drivers speed or fail to yield.
Some specific intersections have also seen serious pedestrian crashes and help show how certain spots are more risky than others. Here are a few examples often mentioned in reports and news stories:
- Garvey Ave & Central Ave: site of a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash.
- North Peck Rd & Lower Azusa Rd: pedestrian hospitalized after being struck.
- Valley Blvd & Johnson Ave / Allgeyer Ave / Gibson Rd: multiple reported vehicle versus pedestrian incidents along this busy corridor.
- Santa Anita Ave & nearby side streets: crashes involving pedestrians along this stretch.
- Ramona Blvd & Maxson Rd: pedestrian involved collision reported in this area.
Any street can become dangerous when drivers are careless, but these locations show how a normal walk in El Monte can turn into a serious incident in a matter of seconds.
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
Pedestrian crashes often leave people with injuries that affect work, family life, and daily routines long after the scene is cleared. Even if you were able to stand up or walk away at first, the force of a car or truck hitting your body can cause serious damage.
Common injuries in pedestrian collisions include:
- Broken bones and fractures (legs, hips, arms, ribs).
- Head and brain injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
- Neck and back injuries, including herniated discs and spinal cord damage.
- Internal bleeding and organ damage.
- Soft tissue injuries (sprains, tears, severe bruising).
- Emotional trauma, anxiety, and PTSD after being hit by a vehicle.
Even injuries that seem minor at the start can lead to lasting pain, missed time from work, and long term treatment, which is why it is important to take symptoms seriously and document what you are going through.
Who Can Be Held Liable in an El Monte Pedestrian Accident?
After a pedestrian crash, it is natural to wonder who should be held responsible and whether it is only the driver. In many cases, several different people or organizations may share fault, and each one can affect how your claim is handled.
- Negligent drivers: speeding, distracted, or drunk drivers.
- Commercial drivers and employers: delivery trucks, company vehicles, rideshare drivers, if applicable.
- Government entities: responsible for dangerous road design, missing signage, or broken signals.
- Property owners or businesses: parking lots, apartment complexes, shopping centers that fail to maintain safe walkways and lighting.
Liability can involve more than one party at the same time, so a careful legal investigation is important to understand who should be held accountable and how to present your claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Pedestrian Accident?
Many people worry about how they will pay for care, support their family, and move forward after a serious injury. The law allows injured pedestrians to seek different types of compensation that reflect both financial loss and the impact on daily life.
- Medical costs: ER visits, hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, medications, and future medical care.
- Lost income: missed work, reduced hours, and loss of future earning capacity if injuries limit your ability to work.
- Pain and suffering: physical pain, emotional distress, reduced quality of life, and loss of enjoyment of activities.
- Property damage: damaged phone, glasses, or other personal items.
- Wrongful death damages: if a loved one is killed, surviving family members may seek funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
The amount that may be recovered depends on the specific facts, evidence, and insurance available in each case, and no lawyer can honestly promise a particular result in advance.
How Our El Monte Pedestrian Accident Case Process Works
Most people have never handled an injury claim before, so knowing what will happen next can bring a bit of peace of mind. Our process is built to keep you informed, answer your questions, and move your claim forward step by step.
- Free consultation: you share what happened, we ask focused questions, and we talk about your options.
- Investigation: we collect police reports, photos, video, witness statements, and other key evidence.
- Medical treatment and documentation: we help you keep track of diagnoses, treatment, and how your injuries affect your daily life.
- Settlement negotiations: we prepare a detailed demand and handle back and forth with the insurance company for you.
- Filing a lawsuit if needed: if the insurer will not be fair, we explain what a lawsuit involves and take the case into court when that is in your best interest.
By breaking the case into clear stages, you always know where things stand and what to expect next, instead of feeling left in the dark.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With an El Monte Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you were hurt in El Monte as a pedestrian, you do not have to sort through insurance calls and deadlines on your own. The Law Offices of Adrianos Facchetti offers a free consultation with an experienced El Monte Pedestrian Accident Lawyer so you can talk through what happened and learn about your options.
You can call, text, or fill out a short online form any time, 24/7, and we handle pedestrian accident cases on a No Win, No Fee basis. Whether your injuries came from a crosswalk collision, a hit and run, a school zone incident, or a parking lot crash, our goal is to help you move forward with clear information and strong support.
