Washington Pedestrian Injury Attorney - Lawyer Helping those Injured in Pedestrian Accidents

There are many areas in Washington where walking is the chosen mode of transportation for one reason or another. In populous places like Seattle, pedestrians can be found downtown, while in remote places on the coast, walkers are everywhere enjoying the scenery. Walking is almost always positive, except when walkers must share space with vehicles.

When this occurs, accidents happen and people get hurt and/or killed. Below is a look at the issue of pedestrian accidents in Washington. You will find statistics regarding this growing problem, the typical fallout that occurs when someone is injured, what to do after a pedestrian accident and how to proceed towards obtaining the legal help you'll need.

Washington Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Below is a brief overview of Washington pedestrian accident statistics that have been kept by the Washington Department of Transportation.

2005

  • Total number of pedestrian collisions - 1,837
  • Number of pedestrian fatalities - 74
  • Number of minor pedestrian injuries - 1,531
  • Number of serious pedestrian injuries - 262

2006

  • Total number of pedestrian collisions - 1,958
  • Number of pedestrian fatalities - 73
  • Number of minor pedestrian injuries - 1,589
  • Number of serious pedestrian injuries - 321

2007

  • Total number of pedestrian collisions - 1,853
  • Number of pedestrian fatalities - 61
  • Number of minor pedestrian injuries - 1,556
  • Number of serious pedestrian injuries - 284
As can be seen, the trend is not only one of consistency but also of troubling raw numbers. There are several pedestrian accidents every day in Washington, and this number is holding steady.

Fallout from a Pedestrian Accident

When a pedestrian accident occurs, it always involves substantial time and money spent on recovery. Below is a look at what most victims of pedestrian accidents in Washington must deal with during the aftermath of an accident:
  • Medical attention - When people are hit by vehicles, they are obviously at a size and speed disadvantage. Therefore, injuries almost always occur, as the statistics above tend to show. Therefore, some pedestrians need surgery while others need extended stays in a hospital, all of which adds significant costs to the situation.

  • Physical rehabilitation - If someone is injured badly enough, surgery and stays in a hospital may not be enough to fully recover. Physical rehabilitation may be necessary, and this is usually a long-term process of recovery.

  • Psychological fallout - Few things are more terrifying than staring down the grill of a moving vehicle coming towards you. When this occurs and injuries result, there are psychological problems that often result from this situation.

What to do Immediately after a Pedestrian Accident

If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident and you're able to keep your thoughts, there are steps you should take to make sure that you are protecting your rights as much as possible. Below are a few suggestions:
  1. Get clear of danger - If you are able to move, make sure you get out of the street and to the side of the road so that no additional problems can arise.

  2. Contact authorities - Regardless of how any legal claim proceeds, you will need a police report to officially record what happened. Do not assume that someone else will call the police - do so yourself if you're able to do so.

  3. Gather information - It's likely that there were witnesses to the accident, so make sure that you collect as much information as you can just in case everyone who saw the accident did not give the police a statement.

  4. Do not argue - If the driver of the vehicle gets out of the car or truck, all you should do is exchange contact information and insurance information. Do not allow yourself to be dragged into a debate about what happened, as this can only harm your interests.

Seattle Washington Pedestrian Injury Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident in Washington, contact the attorneys at Phillips Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation.
 



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