The dangers of being a pedestrian are often overlooked when discussing auto accidents. But as a Washington personal injury attorney working in a Seattle law firm, I know all too well that fatal pedestrian accidents make up 11% of all car related fatalities. Urban areas are much more at risk, which is why it is no surprise that the state of Washington ranks 14th in the nation in pedestrian deaths as a percentage of total car accident fatalities.

Yesterday evening, this danger was realized in Issaquah as a woman was struck by a vehicle while walking her dog. She has sustained life-threatening injuries, and is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center. The vehicle ran into the woman as she was crossing the street on the crosswalk, killing the dog, and sending her into the car’s windshield. Rescue crews reached the woman immediately, but found no id on her, and are currently struggling to identify her.

Pedestrian accidents like this can happen to anyone walking down the street, even when obeying street laws as it appears this woman was. Distracted driving, nighttime driving and driving with the sun in your eyes increase the chances of incidents such as these which is why it is critically important to pay close attention to cross walks. If you or somebody you knows has been injured as the result of an auto accident you should not be afraid to seek legal representation, especially if the accident is the result of negligent driving.

This information was provided as a service by Premier Law Group. Premier Law Group is based out of Bellevue Washington. Premier Law Group focuses on Washington personal injury cases such as: Bellevue car accidents, Seattle wrongful death, Everett employment disputes, and Tacoma motorcycle accidents. Premier Law Group is also the creator of Straight Talk Law, a site designated to informing the public about different legal issues and provides books on Washington Auto Insurance, Washington Car Accidents, Wrongful Death and Washington Motorcycle Accidents free to Washington State residents.

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