Monthly Archives: January 2026
Recovering Damages for the Loss of a Loved One After a Fatal Pedestrian Accident in California
Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating events on California roadways. When a person on foot is struck by a vehicle, the lack of physical protection often leads to catastrophic injuries or death. For surviving family members, the loss is sudden, traumatic, and life-altering. Beyond the emotional devastation, families are frequently left facing unexpected… Read More
Distracted Driving and Fatal Pedestrian Collisions
Pedestrian deaths on U.S. roadways have risen sharply over the past decade, even as overall vehicle occupant fatalities have declined. According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), annual pedestrian fatalities reached a 30-year low of 4,109 in 2009 before starting to climb again and increase every year. The years… Read More
Damages Available in California Wrongful Death Auto Accident Cases
Fatal car accidents are an unfortunate reality on California roads. High-speed freeway collisions, intersection crashes, pedestrian impacts, motorcycle accidents, and multi-vehicle pileups all have the potential to result in a loss of life. While some fatal crashes involve extreme or obviously dangerous conduct, such as drunk driving or excessive speeding, many wrongful death claims… Read More
Crosswalk Accidents: When Drivers Are Almost Always at Fault
Most pedestrians are struck by vehicles while doing exactly what the law encourages them to do, crossing the street at a crosswalk. Intersections and crosswalks are where pedestrian activity is most concentrated, and they are also where a significant percentage of pedestrian accidents occur. When a pedestrian is hit in a crosswalk, fault analysis… Read More
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Fatal Car Crash in California?
Nearly half a million car crashes occur in California every year, causing tens of thousands of injuries, many of them severe. Tragically, over 4,000 people annually lose their lives in crashes here. After a fatal car accident, surviving family members are often left with profound grief, financial uncertainty, and unanswered questions. One of the… Read More
Why Pedestrian Accident Injuries Are Often Far More Severe Than Car Crash Injuries
Pedestrian safety is a critical issue on California’s roads. In 2023, 1,106 people were struck and killed by vehicles in California, far more than any other state and a striking example of how vulnerable pedestrians are to traffic violence. Among the many causes of these tragedies, failure of drivers to yield at intersections and… Read More
Failure to Yield Leading to Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian safety is a critical issue on California’s roads. In 2023, 1,106 people were struck and killed by vehicles in California, far more than any other state and a striking example of how vulnerable pedestrians are to traffic violence. Among the many causes of these tragedies, failure of drivers to yield at intersections and… Read More
Time Limits for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident
When a car accident results in the loss of a loved one, families are forced to deal with immense grief while also confronting complex legal deadlines. At Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP, our California car accident and wrongful death attorneys frequently see claims jeopardized simply because critical time limits were misunderstood or missed. California law imposes… Read More
Driver Negligence in Pedestrian Accidents: Speeding, Distraction, and Failure to Yield
Pedestrian accidents often leave victims with devastating injuries and life-altering consequences. At Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP, a California trial law firm representing individuals and families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, our California personal injury attorneys routinely see how a moment of driver negligence can permanently change a pedestrian’s life. While drivers and… Read More
What to Do Immediately After a Slip and Fall Accident in California
Slip and fall accidents happen quickly and without warning. One moment you are walking through a grocery store, parking lot, or retail shop, and the next you are on the ground in pain. While some falls cause only minor injuries, others result in broken bones, head injuries, spinal trauma, or long-term mobility issues. What… Read More