Pamela Defillipes, 60, dead after being hit by car on Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo, CA

Information is very limited, but it has been confirmed that Pamela Defillipes was killed after a car struck her in Vallejo, and that the driver properly stopped and contacted authorities. We will add more details to this accident as more information is made available.   How can a lawyer help with an auto accident claim? First, having a lawyer on your side levels the playing field.  The person who caused the accident is required to immediately turn the case over to his or her insurance company.  The insurance company uses adjusters and lawyers who are specifically trained to deny or reduce your claim.  This may include denying compensation to family members who are entitled to receive benefits for loss of companionship. Learn more here about what a lawyer does in pedestrian accidents.