Pedestrian Accident Law Blog
The purpose of our personal injury legal blog is to provide injury victims and the general public with helpful information about issues related to personal injury law affecting the people of Washington state and nationwide.
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Seattle Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Accident Near Interbay Seattle police officers are reportedly investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in a congested traffic area near the Interbay area on Wednesday morning. Learn more about legal issues in pedestrian accidents or call our attorneys for a free case review. -
Vehicle Crashes Through Boeing Plant Gate In Renton, 2 Injured A man was injured Monday morning when a car being chased by police crashed through a gate at the Boeing plant in Renton, Renton Fire Department officials said. -
Pedestrian Deaths Were High Again In 2017 Nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in car crashes in the United States in 2017, the second straight year with numbers not seen in over two decades. -
Police Looking For Hit-And-Run Driver In Spokane A vehicle hit a young pedestrian Thursday evening in Spokane, and now the local police are asking for help locating the hit-and-run driver. The boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. -
Van Jumps Curb, Injures 6 Pedestrians In Downtown Seattle A shuttle van jumped the curb and plowed into the front of the Gap store, injuring six pedestrians in downtown Seattle on Thursday, according to Seattle Police. -
Common Insurance Issues In Pedestrian Accident Cases When the above happens and the driver’s insurance is not enough, the pedestrian’s own auto insurance kicks in. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can help you if you were injured as a pedestrian if you were injured by a vehicle. -
Man Killed, Woman Injured In Seattle Pedestrian Collision A man is dead and a 34-year-old woman is at Harborview Medical Center after a car struck the two around midnight Sunday in Seattle’s Dunlap neighborhood, according to Seattle Police. -
Types Of Expert Witnesses In Pedestrian Accident Cases In any personal injury case, expert witnesses can be the key to a victim receiving the maximum settlement available. If you’ve been hit by a car, hiring the right pedestrian accident attorney should be a top priority – after you’ve begun receiving medical treatment. -
Most Common Injuries In Pedestrian Accidents Pedestrians that have been hit by a car usually suffer injuries to their abdomen, chest, extremities, and head. The driver’s speed, the type of vehicle, as well as the pedestrian’s age and health all determine how severe the injuries will be. -
Pedestrian Darts Into Traffic, Damages Car In Bellevue A man with a skateboard darted into traffic and collided with an SUV at a busy Bellevue intersection Wednesday, and now police are looking for the suspect. -
Driver Blames Sun After Hitting Pedestrian In Crosswalk An 82-year-old man was struck by a car Monday morning in Happy Valley, and the at-fault driver may have been blinded by the sun, Bellingham Police said. -
Woman Hit By Car, Critically Injured On Rainier Avenue A woman in her mid-30s suffered severe injuries late Wednesday when she was hit by a car on southbound Rainier Avenue South, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
Statute Of Limitations
The Statute of Limitations (SOL) is a law that sets a strict limit on the amount of time that an accident victim has to file a legal claim or action in order to recover financial compensation for their injuries, lost wages, medical bills, etc.