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Pedestrian collisions have lead to some of the most serious injuries that we have seen from our clients here at Premier Law Group. The speed of an approaching car makes it almost impossible for a pedestrian to avoid a negligent driver, and the force of the vehicle makes for a devastating collision. In most pedestrian collision incidents, it is likely that the driver of the vehicle that hit the person is at-fault. The medical bills that can accumulate due to an accident like this can be massive. Because of this, if you have been involved in a pedestrian collision, it is imperative to seek legal advice from experienced personal injury attorneys to make sure you get the money you need to make up for all of your damages. Due to the amount of cars that are on the road in cities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma, the fact of the matter is that pedestrian collisions will happen. To reduce your risk of being hit by a car when walking down the street, make sure you follow all of the road signs and keep a look out for anybody on the road that appears to be driving erratically. If you are unfortunate enough to have been involved in a pedestrian collision, do not hesitate to give our experienced Seattle pedestrian collision attorneys a call at (206) 285-1743. We offer free initial consultations to accident victims, and will give you the honest advice you need to decide whether or not you should pursue your case by hiring an attorney.

Our experienced pedestrian collision attorneys can help you if you live anywhere in the Puget Sound region from Tacoma to Everett. Check out our other city-specific auto accident pages:

Washington Pedestrian Collisions

In 2009 in the state of Washington, there were 1,786 pedestrian collisions. Of the collisions, 287 of them resulted in serious injuries, which equates to about 1 in every 6 pedestrian accidents. This number is strikingly high, but makes sense when you take into account the lack of protection for a pedestrian. Unfortunately, fatalities are proportionately high as well, with 61 wrongful deaths resulting from pedestrian collisions in 2009. These statistics may come as a shock to many people, because it does not seem like the numbers would be this high. At Premier Law Group, our Seattle and Bellevue lawyers are all very experienced in handling personal injury cases, and understand the importance of fighting the insurance companies to get pedestrian collision victims the money they need to cover their damages. The statistics mentioned earlier, however, are not meant to stop people from walking, but rather to show that once we look more in-depth, a lot can be learned about why pedestrian collisions happen.

Here are some of the main factors involved in pedestrian collisions:

Type of Road: The overwhelming majority of pedestrian collision accidents occur on city streets. The sheer amount of vehicles on the road, and pedestrians on the sidewalk is the main reason for the 1,215 collisions on city streets. With offices in Bellevue and Seattle, we simply just have to look outside of our windows here at Premier Law Group to see why this statistic is possible. Crowded streets can be confusing for drivers, and pedestrians can do themselves a favor by being aware of this. The most interesting fact to know about the location of pedestrian collision accidents, is that state routes (highways and freeways) consistently have more fatalities than city streets every year. In 2009, there were only 391 collisions on state routes, but 29 of them proved to be fatal. Cars are travelling at much higher speeds on freeways and highways, so the likelihood of a collision to lead to serious injury or a fatality is much higher as well.

Pedestrian Age: Looking deeper into pedestrian collision statistics show that there is a correlation between pedestrian age and the amount of pedestrian collisions. The three age ranges involved in the most collisions in 2009 were between the ages of 10 and 24. In fact, 1 out of every 3 pedestrian collisions involved people in this age range. For parents, this should show how important it is to teach your children to be alert and aware when walking around. Once kids hit this age range, they do a lot more walking without parental supervision, so providing them with a strong base knowledge of pedestrian safety is crucial.

Crossing the Street: The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are partly due to the car driver not yielding the right of way to a pedestrian. Crossing the street, either in a marked or unmarked crosswalk accounted for over 1,000 pedestrian collisions in 2009 alone. When a driver is distracted or driving under the influence, their likelihood of running a stop sign or red light greatly increases. As a pedestrian, this shows why it is so important to look both ways before crossing the street, but if you get hit and injured while legally crossing the street, you deserve money to pay for your damages. If you would like the advice of experienced Seattle or Bellevue personal injury lawyers, give Premier Law Group a call at (206) 285-1743 and we can set up a consultation free of charge.

How can our Experienced Pedestrian Collisions Lawyers Help You?

If you have been involved in a Pierce or King County pedestrian collision accident, we know that you likely have a lot of questions, and are here to help you out. At Premier Law Group, we take a limited amount of cases, so we can dedicate all of our resources towards each one. Because of this, when you sit down with one of our experienced Seattle injury attorneys for a free initial consultation, you can be sure that we will give you the honest answers to any question you may have. We will even tell you what the other law firms won’t: you may not need an attorney for your case. Either way, we hope to provide you with valuable resources and information that you need. If you have been injured in a pedestrian collision accident, check out these Steps to Remember, and our pedestrian collision FAQs.

We are aggressive Seattle personal injury lawyers that have fought cases all throughout the Puget Sound on the behalf of our injured clients. If you have sustained a pedestrian collision injury and would like some free advice on what you should do next and how to deal with the insurance company; fill out the contact form on the right side of the screen, or call us at (206) 285-1743. We have a long history of bringing injured victims the money they deserve to compensate for their accident damages. If you have been injured in a pedestrian collision and someone else was to blame, call us today for a free consultation and case evaluation. In fact, if we handle your case, you pay absolutely no legal fees unless we win.

Bicycle Accidents

 

 Seattle and Bellevue Bicycle Accident Attorney

Here in the state of Washington, bicycle accidents are more common than in many other states, in large part because so many people like to get outdoors around here. Bicycles oftentimes share the road with cars, but many drivers seem to be oblivious to this fact. A high number of bicycle accidents in roadways occur every year, and they can cause serious injury to the bicycle rider. When the accident is the result of a car driver’s negligence, the bicyclist should seek an experienced personal injury attorney to get advice on their potential case. The bicycle rider deserves to be compensated for his or her damages, and our experienced Seattle bicycle accident attorneys know how to deal with the insurance companies to make sure this happens. Injuries in bicycle accidents can be very severe, and could potentially pose life-long consequences. Our Seattle and Bellevue injury attorneys have dealt with many bicycle accident cases and will level the playing field for you against the insurance companies that will be looking to lower or deny your claim.

Washington Bicycle Accidents

There were a little over 1,300 bicycle accidents in 2009 in the state of Washington alone. 110 of them resulted in serious injuries, and almost every single one of them produced some sort of minor injury. The majority of these bicycle accidents were collisions with cars, and in most of those cases, it was the fault of the car driver. Unfortunately, even for bicyclists that wear helmets, such little protection against the sheer speed and size of a car sometimes leads to fatalities. 9 bicyclists were tragically killed in bicycle accidents in 2009. If a loved one of yours was killed in a bicycle accident that was caused by the negligence of someone else, you may have grounds for a wrongful death case. Our experienced Seattle wrongful death attorneys offer free initial consultations to anyone who has lost somebody and believes the death to be wrongful. There are few things better than riding a bicycle around on a nice sunny day and you shouldn’t have to be afraid of the monetary consequences if you happen to be hit by a car. Here at Premier Law Group, our experienced Seattle bicycle accident attorneys know how to fight the insurance companies to get you the money you need to cover your damages.

Our experienced bicycle accident attorneys can help you if you live anywhere in the Puget Sound region from Tacoma to Everett. Check out our other city-specific auto accident pages:

So what factors play the biggest roles in bicycle accidents?

Distracted car drivers: The vast majority of bicycle accidents are caused by car drivers. In just under half of the bicycle accidents in 2009, a car driver failing to yield the right of way was considered in police reports to be a contributing circumstance. Accidents like these can oftentimes be caused out of inattention or distraction on the part of the car driver. Bicyclists have little to no time to react when this happens, and some of the most serious injuries happen this way. This is one of the main reasons why Jason Epstein, one of our Seattle injury lawyers, founded the organization “Teens Against Distracted Driving.” By increasing education about the dangers of cell phone use in cars, we are hoping to make the roads safer for everybody using them. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident by a distracted driver, give our experienced Washington bicycle accident lawyers a call at (206) 285-1743 for a free initial consultation.

Location on the road: Because most streets have bicycle lanes, or otherwise allow bicyclists to ride in the same lanes that cars use, most Washington bicycle accidents occur in the roadway. It is important for anyone who rides a bike to realize that despite the fact that most accidents happen on the roadway, it is legal for you to be there, unless a sign explicitly state otherwise. Not only is it legal to ride your bicycle on the road, it is much safer than on the sidewalk or anywhere else. While not every car driver appreciates bicyclists in the street, it is easier for them to notice you and avoid an accident. When riding your bicycle, there is even more that you can do to lower your risk of an accident. Check out this article on bicycle accident prevention tips for more.

How Can Our Experienced Bicycle Accident Lawyers Help You?

If you have been in a bicycle accident and were injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, we are here to answer all of your questions and help you get the money you need to cover your damages. If you have been in a Seattle or Bellevue bicycle accident, check out the most important Things to Remember, and for more specific questions, here are our motorcycle injury FAQs.

We are aggressive Seattle personal injury attorneys with years of experience in successfully representing people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. We have won millions of dollars for our past clients and we will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident and someone else was to blame, call us today for a free consultation and case evaluation. In fact, if we handle your case, you pay absolutely no legal fees unless we win.