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San Francisco Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A Common Accident That Causes Serious Injury

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in the next 24 hours, 324 people will be taken to an emergency room for treatment due to pedestrian accidents, on average. One pedestrian dies every two hours on average from pedestrian accidents.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, speak to an attorney at Walker, Hamilton & Kearns, LLP. We are a group of personal injury trial lawyers that is trusted by clients and many other law firms to take on difficult cases. You can rely on our skill as litigators and our experience in the courtroom. To schedule a free consultation with one of our San Francisco pedestrian accident attorneys, please call us today.

Seeking Compensation for Accident Victims

The dangerous nature of pedestrian accidents results in many catastrophic and fatal injuries such as:

Unfortunately, these injuries may lead to temporary or permanent disability, or in the worst cases, wrongful death.

To collect the damages you are entitled to receive from the negligent party, you will most likely need an attorney. We know how to fight insurance companies for full and fair compensation. Working with medical experts, life-care planners and economists, we will build a strong case or compensation. We seek damages for past and future medical bills, lost income and related expenses.

If the driver who caused the accident was drunk, we can seek punitive damages in addition to the compensatory damages. Drunk, distracted and reckless driving is one of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents.

Contact a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in San Francisco

Please call our office or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

CASES WE SOLVED

Results

$10,000,000

Settlement for Police Shooting

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Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000. View Details
$3,400,000

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

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Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $3,400,000. View Details
$6,500,000

Settlement for Motorcyclist

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Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million. View Details
$450,000

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

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Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California. View Details

Settlement for Police Shooting

Walker, Hamilton & Kearns represented the mother of a young man who had been shot in a bathroom by a California Highway Patrol officer. In May 2025, Walter “Skip” Walker and Jeffrey Walker secured a $9.2 million jury verdict in this police shooting case. Subsequently, the case settled for $10,000,000.
View Details

Settlement Award for Negligent Surgical Procedure

Tim Hamilton represented a Plaintiff who was severely injured when the Defendant negligently performed a uro-gynecological surgical procedure. Mr. Hamilton secured a settlement in the amount of $3,400,000.
View Details

Settlement for Motorcyclist

Skip Walker represented a motorcyclist in Nevada County, CA who was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up on SR-20. Mr. Walker was able to settle this matter for $6.5 million.
View Details

Settlement for Mother of Incarcerated Man in Jail Suicide

Jeff Walker represented the mother of man who died while incarcerated at a jail in Hollister, California.
View Details

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