Struck while walking or cycling? The law is on your side.
When a vehicle hits a person on foot or on a bike, there is no crumple zone, no airbag — just the human body against thousands of pounds of steel. The injuries are severe, and you deserve an advocate who treats them that way.
No fee unless we win. Hospitalized? We come to you.
United Citizen Law represents pedestrians and cyclists injured by vehicles throughout Sacramento. California law gives people crossing streets and riding in bike lanes strong protections, and we make sure those protections are enforced against the driver and their insurer.
Serious injuries, unfair assumptions — we correct both
Drivers and their insurers sometimes claim the pedestrian 'came out of nowhere' or the cyclist 'wasn't visible.' In reality, drivers owe a duty to watch for people in crosswalks and bike lanes, and violating that duty is negligence. We gather the signal timing, witness accounts, and camera footage that establish what really happened.
Because these injuries are frequently catastrophic — fractures, head injuries, long recoveries — the compensation must account for far more than the first hospital bill. We build claims around future treatment, lost income, and the lasting impact on your life.
Our proven three-step process
We bring the same tested framework to every case while accounting for the details of your unique situation.
We prove the driver's fault
We collect signal timing, witness statements, and any available footage to establish the driver failed in their duty to watch for you.
We document the full injury
We coordinate your care and record the complete medical picture, including the long-term costs that early insurance offers ignore.
We enforce your recovery
We hold the driver and insurer accountable under California's protections for pedestrians and cyclists — through settlement or trial.
Common questions
The driver says I stepped out suddenly. Does that end my claim?
No. Drivers have a legal duty to watch for pedestrians, especially near crosswalks. We use evidence to establish fault rather than accepting the driver's version.
Do I have a claim if I was jaywalking or outside a crosswalk?
Possibly yes. California's comparative fault rules mean you can still recover even if you were partly at fault; your recovery is reduced by your share. We work to minimize that share.
What if it was a hit-and-run?
You may be able to recover through uninsured motorist coverage. We pursue every available avenue so a fleeing driver doesn't leave you with the bill.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years in California; shorter deadlines can apply if a government entity is involved. Call as soon as you can.
What will it cost me?
Nothing unless we win. Free consultation, contingency fee.