Pedestrian Accidents

Getting Pedestrian Accident Victims Back on Their Feet


Over the years, we have had the opportunity to help several pedestrians who have been injured by motor vehicles recover money for their injuries. Every year pedestrians suffer from auto accidents that cause substantial injuries. A pedestrian accident can be and usually is devastating, physically, emotionally, and financially. In some cases, the victims never recover.

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SAFETY TIPS FOR PEDESTRIANS:

  • Wear light-colored, reflective clothes
  • Assume vehicles do not see you
  • When possible, cross streets at controlled intersections
  • Avoid J-Walking
  • Try to avoid walking at dimly lit times, on days, and during times when drunk drivers are on the road and during poor weather conditions.

With these precautions, drivers cannot avoid many pedestrian accidents because of careless, speeding, texting, inattentive or drunk drivers. As the stories above demonstrate, Pedestrians who are in the wrong place at the wrong time may become victims of accidents due to someone else's fault. Pedestrians who have suffered accidents at the expense of others should be aware that they may be able to receive compensation for their injuries. Call our qualified personal injury attorney to learn more about the types of remedies that may be available to you.

Insurance Tips for Injured Pedestrians:

Pedestrian Insurance Tip #1: You may have insurance to pay for medical bills, wage loss, funeral expenses, and in-home care that you never purchased. Did you know that if you are a pedestrian and hit by a motor vehicle, you are a defined "insured" under the driver's Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? If the driver has PIP, you will have immediate coverage for wage loss, medical bills, and other benefits before settling your case with the driver of the at-fault vehicle and have the same rights under that driver's policy as if you purchased it and made the premiums. Call us, and we can explain this in more detail. If available, help you move forward with filing a PIP claim and PIP application to get immediate benefits.

Personal injury laws vary from state to state, making it difficult for people to understand their rights following a personal injury. In contrast, as personal injury attorneys, we are well versed in the personal injury laws of Washington and Idaho state. Depending on your situation, as PI attorneys, we may be able to build a case on your behalf and help you receive reasonable compensation. PI attorneys know the ins and outs of filing a personal injury claim, including initiating a claim, valuing the claim, gathering all necessary documentary support and evidence, negotiating the claim. Our legal knowledge and experience enable us to help you receive the assistance you need.

Victims of pedestrian accidents need not face the consequences of their situation alone. By working with a PI attorney, pedestrian accident victims can use professional assistance to recuperate their losses and get back on their feet. Many of our pedestrian clients are too injured to come to our office. Let us know, and we will be happy to come to you.

LEGAL TIPS FOR PEDESTRIAN VICTIMS:

Legal Tip #1: Always keep the clothes you were wearing at the time of the accident – especially if some of your clothes had light or bright colors.


Legal Tip #2: If you are able, note the windshield condition of the driver who hit you. 


Legal Tip #3: Often, pedestrian accidents happen at intersections, and sometimes the driver claims that the pedestrian walked against a "do not walk" signal. Try to find a witness and get the driver to admit fault before a neutral witness. If this issue is in dispute, we will often canvas the neighborhood to see if anyone saw the accident.

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