Elia J. Castranova Personal Injury Lawyer's video: Freedom to Walk Act in Southern California: Pedestrian Accident Settlements Attorney

https://castranovalaw.com/ Attorney Eli Castranovo talks about the "Freedom to Walk Act," a new law passed in Southern California that gives pedestrians the right to use the street and cross the road, even if they are not crossing in a crosswalk or at an intersection with a crosswalk. The law essentially states that pedestrians cannot be found guilty of jaywalking as long as they do not create an unreasonable risk of a crash. Castranovo explains that this law is particularly important for lower-income communities that may not have access to many marked crosswalks. He also shares several cases he has handled where clients were hit by drivers while crossing unmarked crosswalks or streets without crosswalks. Despite initial denials of fault from the insurance companies, Castranovo was able to obtain substantial settlements for his clients by demonstrating that the drivers were not paying attention and had enough time to stop before hitting the pedestrians. This video provides valuable information for anyone living or traveling in Southern California and highlights the importance of being aware of pedestrians when driving.