While most Seattle residents travel by motor vehicle, many people in the city are frequently pedestrians. Whether this is because they choose to walk, are walking in a parking lot, traveling on a sidewalk or are crossing the street in a crosswalk, many individuals become a pedestrian at some point. Although walking to and from our destinations is a great form of exercise and is relatively safe, being a pedestrian presents several dangers to individuals. Because motor vehicles are often present when pedestrians walk, there is always a chance that an auto-pedestrian accident could occur.
Understanding auto-pedestrian accidents in Washington
Car accidents take place on a daily basis throughout Seattle, Washington. However, until a car accident happens to a particular individual, that person may not think about the consequences of a car accident. The car accident can lead to many devastating outcomes. Not only can individuals see serious injuries, but many people will lose their lives because of a negligent driver.
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How dangerous are pedestrian accidents for children?
Most Washington residents understand that cars can be dangerous. Adults have the ability to recognize the risk of large motor vehicles. However, children may not have the same awareness. Drivers need to take care to avoid children who are playing in or near the roadway.
Pedestrians are not safe from large trucks
When individuals think about an auto-pedestrian accident, they might think about a pedestrian and a passenger vehicle. They may think that individuals can get hit by a car while walking on a city street. However, passenger vehicles are not the only risk to pedestrians in Washington. Commercial motor vehicles, like large trucks, can also pose a serious hazard.
Seattle drivers are likely to have a collision every 6.9 years
Do you drive in Seattle? Do you find yourself complaining about Seattle drivers? Maybe you think you're being too hard on your home town drivers, but maybe there's some truth in your complaints. Possibly a whole lot of truth.
Tips to prevent auto-pedestrian accidents
Residents in Seattle may not realize it, but almost everyday everyone is considered a pedestrian at some point, even if he or she is not walking as their primary mode of transportation. A motorist becomes a pedestrian when they travel to and from their vehicles, and this often makes parking lots the location of auto-pedestrian accidents.
You Can Afford Medical Treatment After an Accident - Video
One of the saddest things I experience as an attorney is when a person comes to see me six months or a year after their accident, and they haven't gotten any medical treatment because they didn't have insurance and they were afraid to go into debt.
When it comes to back pain, I'm right there with you
If you've read my book, Maximizing Your Injury Claim (and you should), or if you've followed my blog, you know that I injured my low back in a 2002 rear-end car accident. I received all kinds of treatment, including chiropractic and massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, and epidural steroid injections. I even had a surgeon who offered to perform surgery on my lower back. I considered the surgery, but eventually, the pain subsided and I was able to resume my fairly active lifestyle.
Filing a Lawsuit - When negotiations fail
Most of the time, if your claim is good, a negotiated settlement can provide the best opportunity to compensate you for your injuries. Of course, money never makes what happened to you okay, but for the most part, it's all the law has to offer, and it certainly can help. Sometimes, however, the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer to settle your claim. In those cases, we have little choice but to file a lawsuit. In this chapter, I will discuss how a lawsuit gets filed, and we will explore the risks and benefits of taking your case toward trial.
