Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Washington State
Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries because people on foot have virtually no protection from the force of a vehicle or bicyclist. With more than 50 years of experience, Mark A. Hammer & Associates represents injured pedestrians throughout Washington State, protecting their rights and pursuing the compensation they need for their recovery.
Common scenarios
Where did the accident occur?
Pedestrian accidents can happen on busy streets, in residential neighborhoods, and anywhere else vehicles and pedestrians cross paths. Common scenarios include:
Crosswalk Accidents: Drivers who fail to yield, speed through a crossing, or overlook a pedestrian can cause serious injuries in marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Intersection Accidents: Drivers making left or right turns may focus on approaching traffic and fail to see a pedestrian who is already crossing the street.
Parking Lot Accidents: Cars pulling into spaces or backing out of them can strike pedestrians, especially when drivers don’t carefully check their surroundings.
Driveway Accidents: A driver entering or leaving a residential or commercial driveway may collide with someone walking along the sidewalk or passing behind the vehicle.
Roadside Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrians walking along a shoulder or roadside can be struck by distracted, speeding, impaired, or otherwise careless drivers.
Determining Your Compensation
A serious pedestrian injury is a danger to your health, but depending on the circumstances, your compensation may cover current losses and the accident’s long-term consequences:
- Medical Expenses: A claim may include hospital bills, surgery, medication, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident.
- Future Care Needs: Victims with lasting injuries may seek compensation for anticipated medical treatment, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and other ongoing care.
- Lost Wages and Earnings: Compensation may account for income lost during your recovery as well as a serious injury’s effect on your future earning ability.
- Pain and Suffering: A settlement may account for physical pain, disability, loss of mobility, and other ways an injury interferes with your everyday life.
- Emotional Harm: Pedestrian accident victims may experience anxiety, emotional distress, and other psychological effects that can be considered when evaluating their losses.
Speak with a pedestrian accident attorney today.
You shouldn’t have to take on an insurance company by yourself after a serious pedestrian accident. Mark A. Hammer & Associates has the experience and resources to pursue comprehensive compensation in even complex pedestrian injury claims in Washington State. Contact us for a free consultation, and you can speak directly with attorney and founder Mark A. Hammer about your accident, injuries, and legal options.