Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Injured by a motorist while using a Washington roadway as a pedestrian? H. Stojanovski, PLLC will help you get the compensation you deserve from your Pedestrian Accident claim. I’ll work hard for you to build the strongest case possible against the at-fault driver. Contact my office for a FREE $0 consultation and case evaluation.
Pedestrians are very vulnerable using the roadways. Obviously, sharing the roads with heavy motor vehicles driven by a mix of attentive and inattentive drivers is the equivalent of playing Russian roulette for pedestrians. An accident between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle, even at slow speed, can cause devastating injuries or death to the pedestrian. I had an elderly relative killed by a negligent motorist while he was crossing a busy street, so I know how easy it is to become a pedestrian victim to an inattentive driver.
The state of Washington gives the right-of-way to pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks and intersections when the pedestrians are already on the roadway or within one lane of the turning vehicle. The parties in pedestrian accident lawsuits often dispute basic facts. Drivers frequently blame the pedestrian for all or part of an accident. Washington drivers are required to exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. The Washington Department of Transportation has a nice compilation of Pedestrian related laws.
It is important to remember, the at-fault driver’s insurance company does not have your best interest in mind and you should cease any communication with the driver’s insurance until you consult with an attorney. Hiring an experienced injury lawyer to safeguard your rights is a vital step in resolving your Pedestrian Accident claim. Without a lawyer, the insurance company has little incentive to offer you a fair market injury settlement. Often, the threat of filing a lawsuit or actually filing a personal injury lawsuit in court is a prerequisite to getting you the compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one was hit by a motor vehicle while walking, jogging, or running on our Washington streets, contact my office now for a FREE $0 consultation and case evaluation.