In the United States and average of 1000 innocent pedestrians are injured every day by negligent drivers of motor vehicles. Injuries sustained included broken bones, paralysis, brain injuries, coma and death. Negligent and unsafe drivers must be responsible for injuries that are inflicted on others.
Below are some findings regarding 2004 pedestrian accidents:
- A pedestrian was injured in a traffic-related accident every 5 minutes.
- Nearly 5,900 pedestrians were killed in traffic-related accidents.
- Males accounted for two-thirds of all pedestrian injuries.
Unfortunately children account for most pedestrians injured by a motor vehicle. In fact, children under the age of four account for nearly 40 percent of pedestrian-injury related deaths. If you have children, now is the time to discuss pedestrian safety. Teach children to cross at a crosswalk or corner whenever possible and to look both ways and continue looking when they cross. Make sure you child wears reflective clothing or carries a flashlight when walking at night, especially on Halloween, a day that notoriously has more pedestrian accidents than any other day of the year.
If you are a pedestrian who has been injured in an accident contact your Seattle pedestrian accident injury lawyer immediately. Do not sign anything until you have met with your Seattle pedestrian injury lawyer. Do not discuss the accident with anyone until you have met with your lawyer and doctor. Be sure to collect important contact information from all bystanders at the accident.
Listed below are some of Bernard Law Group’s significant case settlements and verdicts in Washington pedestrian accident cases:
$3,000,000.00 Settlement
Pedestrian accident involving 74 year women struck by company truck. Plaintiff sustained legs injuries that included below the knee amputation of one leg and severe injuries to her other leg requiring multiple surgeries
$750,000.00 Settlement
Pedestrian vs. Auto Accident. Pedestrian in a cross walk was struck by a company truck who did not see Pedestrian in crosswalk, causing multiple serious injuries.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident
contact the Washington Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at The Bernard Law Group. The Bernard Law Group has years of experience handling pedestrian accident cases throughout Washington State from our office in Seattle. Regardless of the particular elements of your accident we advise you not to discuss the accident or agree to any settlements on your own without first consulting our law firm for advice. We offer completely confidential consultations when you hire our Washington pedestrian accident lawyers for your case. We look forward to hearing from you.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics.
Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney.
Improving Your Visibility as a Pedestrian.
When are pedestrians at fault?
What do you do if you have been hit by a car?
Statue of Limitations for Pedestrian Accidents.
Dangerous roadways and intersections.
How much is a pedestrian accident worth?
Five things you need to know about your pedestrian accident.
Common pedestrian accident injuries.
When do you have right of way as a pedestrian?
Common causes of pedestrian accidents.
Dealing with uninsured or underinsured drivers.
IF YOU, OR A LOVED ONE, HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AS A RESULT OF A WASHINGTON PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT – CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
