Riverside Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian accidents in Riverside County

Last updated: 2026-09-16

In California, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection (Vehicle Code § 21950). If you were hit while walking in Riverside County, get medical care, the report number and witness names. Claims involving a city or County road have a six-month deadline.

Right of way

California requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and in unmarked crosswalks at intersections (Vehicle Code § 21950). The same section also expects pedestrians to use due care for their own safety, which is why comparative fault (CACI No. 405) often comes up in these cases.

Evidence

Signal timing, sight lines and lighting at the location
Video from businesses, buses or doorbell cameras
Vehicle damage and the driver's phone use
The collision report (see our crash report guide)

Hit-and-run

A driver who injures someone must stop (Vehicle Code § 20001). If the driver fled, report it immediately. Your own auto policy's uninsured motorist coverage may apply even though you were walking, subject to the policy and Insurance Code § 11580.2.

When the road itself is part of the problem

Missing crosswalk markings, broken signals or poor lighting can point to a public entity. Claims against a city, the County or the State usually must be presented within six months (Gov. Code § 911.2). Our claims guide lists verified filing information.