Pedestrian Accident

Officials are warning pedestrians about following traffic laws after a 14-year-old boy was struck and seriously injured on Beverly Park near the Mukilteo Speedway. According to a news report in the Herald Net, officials say the boy may have been jaywalking at the time of the collision. He is recovering in a Seattle hospital. Officials say that both pedestrians and drivers should be careful and watch out for each other on the roadway.

Authorities say that number of Washington students walk to school in near darkness in the morning or return home later in the afternoon, when visibility is limited. They also see that they have seen a number of drivers recently operating with burned-out headlights. Drivers need to make sure that their vehicles are properly maintained and that they drive at a speed that is safe for the conditions. That said, it is also important for pedestrians to take safety measures such as wearing reflective clothing, staying away from distractions such as cell phones or texting or not paying attention to traffic lights.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident caused by a negligent driver, we can help. Please contact the experienced Washington personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure, which has useful, educational information about Washington pedestrian accident cases to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100111/NEWS01/701119954/0/multimedia

Pedestrian accidents involving cars and larger vehicles can result in devastating injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, paralysis or even death. These accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that can leave victims disabled or injured for life. Long-term treatment for such injuries could easily cost millions of dollars, especially if the patient needs 24/7 care and nurse assistance. In car accident cases that are caused by negligent drivers, the at-fault parties could be held liable.

A recent car accident in Seattle was reportedly caused by a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian crossing the street in a crosswalk. According to a news report on KOMO, the 36-year-old man was hit while walking across a crosswalk at the intersection of Southwest 106th and 16th Avenue. The driver who hit the pedestrian then sped off. The man was taken to a Seattle hospital with critical injuries. A description of the suspect vehicle is not available yet.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime in Washington State. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.52.020: “A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident.”

If you have been seriously injured by a negligent driver, please consult with the skilled Seattle personal injury lawyers of The Bernard Law Group to find out more about pursuing your legal rights. In an injury accident involving hit-and-run, uninsured or underinsured drivers, an experienced car accident lawyer may be able to secure compensation through the uninsured/underinsured motorist clause of the victim’s car insurance policy. Call Kirk Bernard and his dedicated legal team today to find out how we can help.

Source:http://www.komonews.com/news/local/70424677.html

An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured in a Seattle pedestrian accident after he was struck by a pickup truck, while walking in a crosswalk. According to a news report in Whidbey News Times, the sixth grader was walking to school in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a 1985 GMC truck. The driver apparently told police that he was unable to stop in time to avoid the collision. The boy sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries, including a broken femur and a fractured clavicle. Police say the driver of the truck could face a charge of failing to yield to a pedestrian.

Washington State Law requires motorists to yield right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks. According to the Revised Code of Washington Section 46.61.235: “The operator of an approaching vehicle shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian or bicycle to cross the roadway within an unmarked or marked crosswalk when the pedestrian or bicycle is upon or within one lane of the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning.”

In cases where negligent driving is involved, victims could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy and other related damages. The at-fault party in a car accident could be held liable for the victim’s injuries, damages and loss. An experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer will be able to advise injured pedestrian accident victims about their legal rights and options.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington car accident or a pedestrian accident, please contact the skilled and tenacious personal injury lawyers with The Bernard Law Group. Kirk Bernard and his dedicated legal team will make sure that your rights are protected and that you receive fair compensation to cover all your accident-related expenses.

Source:http://www.seattlepi.com/sound/412598_sound71879197.html?source=rss

A Seattle pedestrian accident seriously injured a 22-year-old woman who was crossing the street in a crosswalk on Northeast 50th Street near 15th Avenue. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, a 20-year-old man was driving a Honda Civic just as four pedestrians ran across the crosswalk. Seattle police said the driver told them he saw the group run across the street as the traffic signal changed to green for eastbound traffic on Northeast 50th. The driver then continued through the intersection when he said the victim suddenly ran into the path of his car in the same crosswalk. The driver of the Honda said he could not stop in time and struck the pedestrian. The female pedestrian sustained serious head injuries and was transported to a Seattle hospital. Police said drugs or alcohol were not a factor in this major injury accident.

Any car accident investigation is complex. In most auto accidents that we deal with, there are many different accounts of how the accident occurred. Who had the green light? Who broke traffic laws? Did someone fail to yield right-of-way? The big question that all these little questions point to is: Who was at fault for this accident? And the bigger question: Who should take financial responsibility for the victim’s serious injuries?

In auto accidents that involve major injuries, it is extremely important for victims or their families to retain the services of experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys who have the resources to conduct an independent investigation and help make a determination as to who was at fault and who should be held accountable. In this particular case, if the driver of the Honda was at fault, he could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. The victim could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy and even long-term care. However, the key, in any auto accident case, is to prove that the other party was at fault or negligent.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident in Seattle, please contact Kirk Bernard at the Bernard Law Firm to find out how we can help. Our skilled and aggressive personal injury lawyers will follow up with the official investigation, interview eyewitnesses and utilize accident reconstruction experts to determine exactly what occurred and who should be held responsible. Call the Bernard Law Firm today for a free and comprehensive consultation.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/theblotter/2010252510_pedestrian_hit_by_car_when_she.html?syndication=rss