Auburn Pedestrian Accident Attorney | Personal Injury Lawyer

When a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the physical outcomes are almost always catastrophic. At the Law Offices of Thomas J. McDonnell, an experienced Auburn pedestrian accident attorney will aggressively fight to establish motorist liability and hold negligent drivers accountable for the harm they cause.

Protecting Pedestrians Across Auburn & Surrounding Cities

Pedestrian accidents frequently occur in busy commercial zones along Bell Road, Grass Valley Highway, Downtown Auburn, and busy thoroughfares throughout Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln. Drivers who fail to watch for crosswalks or run red lights can shatter a pedestrian's life in a fraction of a second.

As your local personal injury lawyer, Thomas J. McDonnell takes immediate action to gather crosswalk surveillance footage, interview witnesses, analyze police reports, and pursue full compensation from all insurance carriers involved.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Placer County

Most pedestrian crashes stem from driver carelessness or reckless behavior at intersections and crosswalks. We handle cases involving:

• Failure to Yield at Marked Crosswalks: Drivers turning or speeding through crosswalks occupied by pedestrians.
• Distracted Driving: Drivers looking down at mobile phones or navigation devices instead of the road.
• Driving Under the Influence: Drunk or drug-impaired motorists failing to stop for pedestrians.
• Speeding in Residential or Downtown Zones: Traveling too fast to stop safely near foot traffic.
• Backing-Up Accidents: Drivers backing out of parking spaces or driveways without checking blind spots.

Compensation Recovered by an Experienced Injury Attorney

Pedestrian accident victims often require emergency trauma care and long-term medical support. We fight to recover full financial damages for:

• Emergency room care, surgeries, hospital stays, and ongoing rehabilitation
• Lost wages, missed work time, and permanent loss of earning capacity
• Profound pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life
• Long-term home care or specialized mobility equipment