Mixing cars and pedestrians can be a potential recipe for disaster. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the suburbs, the heart of the city, or even out in a rural area; having vehicles and pedestrians using the same roadways sometimes doesn’t go well. And when things go...
Pedestrian accidents have become a serious problem nationwide. The number of pedestrians killed in accidents is on the rise over the last several years. It comes as no surprise that studies have shown that cell phone use by both drivers and pedestrians is a...
When pedestrians are hit by vehicles, the injuries can be serious. If the driver of the vehicle drives off, you’re left in serious pain—and with some potentially serious medical bills and other expenses. Here’s what you should know about these accidents. Steps to Take...
In an accident between a vehicle and a pedestrian, it may be easy to assume that the driver is at fault. However, a negligent pedestrian who steps into the road can make it difficult for a driver to avoid an accident. As a result, the driver may hit the pedestrian,...
Throughout the years of handling accident cases, we have represented numerous pedestrians, who were hit by vehicles and hurt badly. The injuries in these types of accidents are usually horrific. This is obvious because when someone is walking, they...
Parents frequently ask me if their child’s car seat has to be replaced after an accident. The short answer: most likely. If you are in any car crash, whether it’s a fender bender or something much more serious, there is a good chance your child restraints will need to...
Car accidents are traumatic events, even when there is no visible damage. Often you experience a mental fog after a car accident. This makes it hard to focus. Absent broken bones or lacerations, you may not be immediately aware that you have suffered an injury....
One common question that we’re asked by potential clients who have been injured in a Washington accident is: “How much is my case worth?” The truth is, injury cases are about people, and because all people are different, the value of every case is...
No one expects to have a car crash, but more than 6 million people in the U.S. are involved in crashes every year. Almost one-third of these accidents resulted in injury. In 2001, nearly 42,000 people died on America's roadways. Clearly, accidents are a...
