Pedestrians Injuries
Get help recovering compensation after a pedestrian accident in Kent, Washington.
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
Taking the right steps after a pedestrian accident can protect both your health and your legal claim. What you do in the moments and days following the accident can directly impact your ability to recover compensation.
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor
- Call law enforcement and make sure an official accident report is filed
- Gather evidence from the scene, including photos of injuries, the vehicle, and surrounding area
- Get contact information from witnesses and the driver involved
- Avoid speaking with insurance adjusters before understanding your rights
Delaying medical treatment or failing to document the accident can make it harder to prove your injuries later. Even if you feel fine at first, symptoms can appear hours or days after the crash.
Proper documentation and early action can strengthen your claim and help ensure you are not left paying for expenses caused by someone else’s negligence.
Why Pedestrian Accidents Often Lead to Serious Injuries
Pedestrians are exposed and vulnerable in any collision with a vehicle. This makes injuries far more severe compared to typical car accidents.
Factors that increase injury severity include:
- Direct impact with the vehicle
- Secondary impact with the ground
- Higher speeds in urban or roadside areas
- Limited visibility during nighttime or poor weather
Because of this, pedestrian accident claims often involve significant medical treatment and long-term care.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Most pedestrian accidents are preventable and happen because of driver negligence.
Common causes include:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding in residential or high-foot-traffic areas
- Failure to yield at crosswalks
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Driving under the influence
Identifying the cause of the accident is critical when determining liability.
Hold negligent drivers accountable for the injuries they caused – contact the pedestrian accident attorneys at Greaney Scudder Law Firm today to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve
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The Simple Act Of Crossing The Street
In Washington state, pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked. As a result, you should feel safe crossing the street. Unfortunately, your life can change in an instant if a driver is looking at his or her cellphone or otherwise distracted.
After the accident, the driver of the car and his or her insurance company will often try to shift blame to the pedestrian.
For this reason, it’s important to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident.
We will take immediate steps to collect and preserve evidence of liability so you can recover the maximum compensation for everything you have lost.
Related Motor Vehicle Accident Cases We Handle
Our firm represents injured clients in a wide range of motor vehicle accident claims, including those involving pedestrians and other vulnerable road users:
- DUI Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Rideshare Accidents
No matter how your accident occurred, our attorneys work to identify all responsible parties and pursue the full compensation you may be entitled to.
Getting To The Facts Of Your Pedestrian Accident
Our focus is on your rights and the legal issues related to your case. Maybe the driver stopped after hitting, or perhaps it was a hit-and-run. In either case, we conduct a detailed investigation with the help of qualified investigators and other industry professionals.
We talk to witnesses. We get to the facts. We seek justice for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedestrian Accidents
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