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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Handling Crosswalk Collision Lawsuits & Settlements in Washington State
If you or a family member has suffered as the result of a crosswalk or pedestrian accident in Washington state, pedestrian accident attorney Chris Davis and the Davis Law Group, P.S. can help you. We are committed to helping injured pedestrians recover the just and fair compensation they are entitled to receive under the law.
Statistically, children under age 16 are the most likely to be struck by a car, but elderly victims are the most likely to die as a result of pedestrian or crosswalk accident injuries. Most pedestrian accidents occur on the weekends during the evening hours. Pedestrian accidents in the late afternoon increase when daylight savings time is removed in the winter and the sun sets earlier.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the law. To get outstanding assistance with your pedestrian accident, call Davis Law Group now toll free at 206-727-4000.
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Seriously injured in a pedestrian or crosswalk accident in Washington state? Want to know if you have a legal case? Want to know what your pedestrian case is worth? Want compensation for your injuries? Want justice for your loved ones? Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?
Get the legal aid that you need. Call attorney Chris Davis at Davis Law Group. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.
Call 206-727-4000 now for a FREE legal consultation about your bicycle, crosswalk, or pedestrian case. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. We are usually retained on a contingency fee basis. There is no fee until our pedestrian accident attorneys successfully recover fair compensation for you.
Pedestrian Accident Statute of Limitations in Washington StateThe "Statute of Limitations" (SOL) is a law that sets a strict time limit on when a legal claim or action may be commenced. After the SOL has expired the legal action (lawsuit) is forever barred. In Washington State the SOL for many types of personal injury cases including pedestrian accidents and crosswalk collisions is three (3) years from the date of the accident. However there are exceptions to this time limit depending upon the facts involved.You should immediately consult with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer to make sure you know when the statute expires in your pedestrian accident case. DO NOT WAIT TO CONSULT WITH OR HIRE AN ATTORNEY. Even though your SOL may not expire for a long time, you may still want to promptly hire a crosswalk accident attorney to protect or maximize the value of your claim and increase the odds of a favorable outcome. In many cases the experienced pedestrian accident attorney who is hired early in the claims process can help you avoid mistakes that may harm your case and perform work to greatly enhance the value of your claim. |
Providing Legal Aid to Pedestrian Accident Victims in Washington State
We have handled cases that involve crosswalks, sidewalks, state parks, national parks, and local cities. We can help whether you live in Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bremerton, Cascade, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Longview, Olympia, Redmond, Renton, Richland, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima or the greater Seattle area. Having substantial experience with pedestrian claims and often trying these cases in court, the Davis Law Group has the skill and expertise necessary to help you.
Pedestrian / Crosswalk Accident Statistics
There was a loss of 4,881 lives in pedestrian/motor vehicle crashes in 2005, almost thirteen people every day of the year (NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts). Though the number of pedestrian fatalities fell from 5,584 in 1995 to 4,881 in 2005, the fatalities in 2005 were the highest since 4,901 fatalities were recorded in 2001. Fortunately, the number of reported injuries involving pedestrians fell from 84,000 in 1995 to 64,000 in 2005. However, only a fraction of pedestrian crashes that cause injury are ever recorded by the police.
- Pedestrian Deaths in 1995: 5,584
- Pedestrian Deaths in 2005: 4,881 (NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts)
- Pedestrian Injuries in 1995: 86,000 (NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts)
- Pedestrian Injuries in 2005: 64,000 (NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts)
- According to the National SAFEKIDS Campaign, more than 46,000 children are injured each year in pedestrian accidents
- The total cost of pedestrian death and injury among children ages 14 and younger is $5.2 billion per year (Safe Kids Worldwide).
- 70 percent of pedestrian killed in 2005 were males.
- Almost three out of every four pedestrian fatalities occur in urban areas (74 percent).
- The top four states for pedestrian fatalities are California, Florida, Texas, and New York. These four states make up 42 percent of pedestrian fatalities nationwide while only accounting for 29 percent of the total traffic fatalities across the country.
- Nearly half (48 percent) of pedestrian fatalities occur on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
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Davis Law Group and attorney Chris Davis has been featured in news reports on these local and national news sources:
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Blog for Pedestrian Accidents
- Pedestrian Accident on SR 526
- Pedestrians Listening to iPods Causing Serious Injuries, Fatalities
- Lindsay Lohan Sued for Hitting Pedestrian in 2010
- Best Pedestrian Accident Attorney for Your Personal Injury Case
- Hit and Run Driver Kills Woman in Wheelchair
- Experts Confused About Increase in Pedestrian Accidents
- Suspected Drunk Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian on Highway 2 in Everett
- Were You Hit by the Link Light Rail in Seattle?
- Pedestrian Fatalities Increase: Distracted Walkers a Potential Cause
- Filing A Claim In A Pedestrian Accident Case
- 6-Year-Old Hit in Crosswalk, Victim of Hit-and-Run Driver
- Fatal Pedestrian Accident With Sounder Commuter Train
- The Insurance Claims Process for Pedestrian Accident Claims
- Part 2 - Children & Pedestrian Accidents
- Children in Pedestrian Accidents
- Female pedestrian killed in Everett
- Two Important Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Pedestrian Accidents: Crossing at a Place Other than a Crosswalk
- Halloween is the Deadliest Day of the Year for Pedestrians
- Teen struck by car in Soap Lake collision
Library for Pedestrian Accidents:
- A Closer Look: Pedestrian Safety and Statistics in WA State
More people are being "green" and walking more & more. Especially in the summer, pedestrian accidents are a lot higher. Here are some tips to prevent injury. - Shopper Injured By Runaway Shopping Cart
An 88 year old woman was shopping at a discount store. She exited the store and pushed her shopping cart through the parking lot toward her car. As she walked past the rear end of a pickup truck whose truck bed was loaded with shopping carts, two of those shopping carts rolled off, and one collided with the woman. She was knocked to the ground, and her cart fell on top of her. She suffered a shoulder fracture and injuries to her head, arm, and knee. - Accident Report: Pedestrian Struck by Moving Vehicle
July 24, 2007, pedestrian struck by vehicle on the corner of 1st Ave and Yesler Way in Seattle. Pedestrian sustained a multitude of injuries - Accident Report: Pedestrian Struck on 1st Ave near Pine Street
A pedestrian was struck on a crosswalk near 1st Ave and Pine St by a four-door Toyota pickup truck. - Accident Report: SE 208th Street Pedestrian Struck
A pedestrian walking eastbound on the sidewalk of SE 208th Street was struck by a car pulling out of a parking lot and knocked unconscious. - Improve Settlement in a Pedestrian Accident Claim l Seattle Attorney
Pedestrian accidents happen mainly for two reasons. First, the accident may be caused by the pedestrian himself, due to carelessness and lack of safety precaution; second, it can be attributed to motorist’s negligence of road safety, traffic violation, or as a result of a vehicle accident. - Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Car In Seattle's Central District
A woman in her 20s died Friday night after a vehicle hit her as she was crossing the street in the Central District. - Teachers Aide Killed In Seattle Crosswalk l Wrongful Death Attorney
DANGEROUS CROSSWALK. Agnes Meserole was hit by a car while crossing Northwest 58th Street at 14th Avenue Northwest on Dec. 13. She died two days later. - Navigating the mean streets of Seattle can be deadly
Navigating the mean streets of Seattle can be deadly
High rate of pedestrian fatalities in city alarms author of study
By HECTOR CASTRO AND VANESSA HO, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER, December 3, 2004 - A nightmare November for Seattle pedestrians
A nightmare November for Seattle pedestrians....In Tukwila on Saturday, 23-year-old Sheila Marin was struck and killed by a 40-foot Metro bus as she entered a marked crosswalk. - Need for pedestrian safety cited
Need for pedestrian safety cited
By Brian Alexander, Seattle Times, July 29, 2005
Study, one of several recent efforts locally to focus on pedestrian safety, calls on local governments to do more to improve safety on local streets and roads. - RCW 46.04.160 Crosswalk
"Crosswalk" means the portion of the roadway between the intersection area and a prolongation or connection of the farthest sidewalk line or in the event there are no sidewalks then between the intersection area and a line ten feet therefrom, except as modified by a marked crosswalk. - WAC 132E-16-040 - Right of Way
(1) Stopping for pedestrian. (2) Pedestrian sudden movements. (4) Overtaking vehicles stopped for pedestrian. (5) Yield right of way. (6) Curb ramps. - WAC 504-14-940 Pedestrians
When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation at pedestrian crossings, a vehicle must yield the right of way, by slowing down or stopping, when the pedestrian in the crossing is upon the same half of the roadway as the vehicle, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. - RCW 46.61.235 Crosswalks
- RCW 46.61.240 Crossing at other than crosswalks
Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway. - RCW 46.61.261 Sidewalks, crosswalks -- Pedestrians, bicycles.
The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian or bicycle on a sidewalk. The rider of a bicycle shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk. - SMC 11.40.160 Crossing intersection
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (RCW 46.61.240(4))
(Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.160), 1979.) - SMC 11.40.160 Crossing intersection diagonally - Seattle Municipal Code
No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (RCW 46.61.240(4))
(Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.160), 1979.) - SMC 11.40.180 Standard of care for drivers of motor vehicles - Seattle Municipal Code
The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white in color (with or without a red tip) or using a guide dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such pedestrian.
Frequent Questions for Pedestrian Accidents:
- What sorts of damages should a settlement for a pedestrian or crosswalk accident cover?
- Can a pedestrian accident victim still make a claim when crossing the street without a crosswalk?
- What are my responsibilities as a pedestrian? What if I am involved in a pedestrian accident?
- Is there a rule about walking in a crosswalk with a flashing red hand and the seconds ticking down?
Videos about Pedestrian Accidents:
Web Resources for Pedestrian Accidents:
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
- City of Seattle Bicycle Program
Description: SDOT's Bicycle Program has been working steadily toward developing an urban trail system to accommodate bicyclists.
- Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety
Description: National Federation of the Blind's Committee on Automobile and Pedestrian Safety/Quiet Cars
- National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW)
Description: The mission of the National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) is to help create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities across North America by encouraging and supporting the efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies.
- Perils for Pedestrians
Description: A monthly television series promoting awareness of issues affecting the safety of people who walk.
- Seattle Department of Transportation's (SDOT) Pedestrian Program
Description: The Seattle Department of Transportation's (SDOT) Pedestrian Program seeks to improve pedestrian safety and to encourage more walking by creating an environment where pedestrians can walk safely and comfortably.
- Seattle Pedestrian Safety Committee
Description: A Special Council Committee on Pedestrian Safety will lead the Council’s 2007 Pedestrian Safety Legislative Initiative.
- Washington State Cycling Laws
Description: With more people riding bicycles, following the rules of the road is especially important. A bicycle is a legal road vehicle, just like a car. This means that bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, even though bicycles are lighter than cars and generally slower.
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