Our Seattle Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Helps Clients Hold At-Fault Parties Accountable for Injuries, Fatalities, and Other Losses
Boasting some of the country’s most walkable cities, Washington seems ideal for pedestrians. Sadly, despite the Evergreen State’s pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and safety measures, severe injury and fatal pedestrian crashes are common occurrences. If another person or company’s carelessness caused a pedestrian accident that harmed you or caused a loved one’s death, you might be entitled to compensation for the resulting injuries and losses. At Kode Law Firm, skilled Seattle personal injury lawyer Preet Kode helps clients navigate complex litigation, providing trusted and tireless representation in pursuit of your rightful recovery.
What to Know About Washington State Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian crashes can be catastrophic, severely injuring upwards of 400—and causing the deaths of more than 100—people in Washington each year. Though these accidents can happen anywhere, the most serious ones often occur in densely populated cities, high-speed areas, and places where pedestrians attempt to cross the road.
Injuries Associated With Pedestrian Accidents
With nothing to protect the pedestrian, the injuries sustained in these crashes can be disfiguring, disabling, or fatal—and children ages 5 through 9, elderly adults, and people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices are most at risk. Common injuries include:
- Abrasion injuries (sometimes called road rash)
- Lacerations and contusions
- Broken or crushed bones
- Concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage, which can cause paralysis below the site of the injury
- Facial and dental injuries
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Amputation or limb loss
Were you injured trying to avoid being struck by a vehicle? You could still have grounds for a claim.
Common Causes and Potentially Liable Parties
What causes pedestrian crashes? Not surprisingly, the most common culprits are contributing factors in many traffic accidents, such as:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Disregarding traffic signs and signals
- Impaired driving—or walking
- Failing to yield
- Drowsy driving
Numerous parties can share responsibility for a Washington pedestrian accident. Potentially liable parties include negligent drivers, municipalities, vehicle and parts manufacturers, and even pedestrians themselves. If you were hurt or lost a family member in a pedestrian crash, you want Preet Kode in your corner.
How Our Fierce and Fearless Washington Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help
You can trust your Washington State pedestrian accident or wrongful death case to Kode Law Firm. With more than a decade of experience, Preet and her team of caring legal professionals provide exceptional representation and compassionate support to help clients recover their rightful compensation.
What a Typical Pedestrian Accident Recovery Might Include
Your pedestrian accident recovery can vary dramatically depending on the facts and evidence in your case. However, in Washington, these recoveries often include compensation for the following damages.
- All accident-related medical costs. This can include emergency transportation and treatment, surgery, hospital stays, doctor and specialist visits, prescription medications, rehabilitation, wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and the estimated cost of ongoing and future care.
- Lost wages and/or earning capacity. These damages compensate plaintiffs for wages lost while out of work recovering from their injuries and reduced or lost earning potential resulting from permanent accident-related disabilities.
- Pain and suffering. These non-economic damages compensate plaintiffs for intangible injuries and losses with no intrinsic financial value, such as physical pain, emotional distress, scarring or disfigurement, and reduced quality or enjoyment of life.
Wrongful death plaintiffs could be eligible to receive compensation for their loved one's final medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, as well as for the loss of their financial contributions, love, affection, companionship, and consortium.
How Comparative Negligence Could Affect Your Case
After a pedestrian accident, everyone involved is assigned a share of the responsibility or fault. This assigned fault percentage directly impacts your recovery, as any compensation you’re awarded will be reduced by that amount to reflect your degree of responsibility. For example, if you’re allocated 20 percent fault and are awarded $100,000, you would recover $80,000. This is one of many areas in pedestrian accident litigation where your legal counsel’s skill and experience are crucial. Don’t go it alone—turn to Kode Law Firm for the exceptional representation your matter demands.
When a Washington pedestrian accident leaves you with severe injuries and mounting expenses—or mourning a loved one’s tragic death—you can count on Kode Law Firm to adeptly handle all aspects of your injury or wrongful death case. Preet genuinely cares about her clients, investing considerable time, effort, and resources into resolving even the most complex claims. Are you seeking a trusted ally to aid your recovery? Your search ends here.
