Everett Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Navigating Everett as a pedestrian should not put your life at risk. Unfortunately, motorists cannot always be trusted to respect pedestrians’ rights to the road. If you or a loved one has been hit by a car, the Everett pedestrian accident lawyers at Brumley Law Firm can help you seek justice and fair financial compensation for your injuries, medical bills and other losses. Contact us today to find out how we can help during a free consultation.
Why Choose Brumley Law Firm?
- Our Everett personal injury attorneys have over 30 years of combined legal experience. In the last 12 months alone, we have successfully resolved over 300 cases for clients.
- We exclusively practice personal injury law with a focus on automobile accidents. This gives us in-depth knowledge about how to handle pedestrian accident cases in Washington.
- Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t have to pay your pedestrian accident attorney anything unless you win your case.
How an Everett Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help You
Pedestrian accidents can result in severe and catastrophic injuries that affect victims for the rest of their lives. However, insurance companies will always put themselves before their clients. Hiring an Everett pedestrian accident attorney ensures you are treated fairly by an insurance company. Your lawyer will give you the power to negotiate for maximum settlement value.
Your attorney can collect evidence to support your case, file your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, take over communications with insurance adjusters, hire highly qualified experts to testify, and take myriad other steps to secure the best possible results for your pedestrian accident case. When results matter, hire an Everett pedestrian accident attorney for assistance.
Pedestrians Are Washington’s Most Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrians do not have the metal shields, airbags, seat belts or any other form of protection that motor vehicle occupants benefit from. When a pedestrian gets hit by a car, his or her body absorbs the full impact of the crash.
These collisions can result in devastating injuries for pedestrians, including:
- Broken bones
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Muscle damage
- Spinal cord trauma that results in paralysis
- Chest and rib injuries
- Lower extremity injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries and brain damage
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Amputations
- Scarring and disfigurement
In 2023, 148 pedestrians in Washington State lost their lives in traffic accidents. The majority of collisions occurred at night.
Who Is Liable for a Pedestrian Accident in Washington?
Washington is an “at-fault” car insurance state. When a traffic collision takes place, the injured individual can bring a claim against the insurance provider of the at-fault party. Proof of the defendant’s fault must be demonstrated using clear and convincing evidence.
If a driver broke a traffic law and caused the pedestrian accident, for example, a police report or citation could serve as evidence that the driver is at fault. This evidence will need to be submitted to the driver’s car insurance company to lead to a settlement for the injured pedestrian.
Some cases involve third-party liability, such as if the road or sidewalk contained a dangerous defect. Washington is a comparative negligence state, which means that a victim can still recover partial compensation if he or she is allocated a percentage of fault.
Contact Our Everett Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one was hit by a car as a pedestrian in Everett, Brumley Law Firm can help. We can strengthen your claim and help you achieve the results you need to move forward. Learn more about how we can help today during a free case consultation. Call us at (833) 832-2727 or send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.