Pedestrians can suffer serious, life-changing injuries in accidents with motor vehicles. Under Washington law, injured pedestrians often qualify for financial compensation from the motor vehicle driver’s car insurance company. Filing a Claim Under Washington’s Law The person or party most at fault for causing a car accident in Vancouver, WA can be held financially…
Pedestrians are Washington’s most vulnerable users, meaning they are most at risk of suffering serious and fatal injuries in accidents. According to statistics from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, 131 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in 2022. Most deadly pedestrian collisions are preventable, with causes that are often traced back to driver errors. Distracted…
Vehicle-pedestrian collisions always result in more severe injuries for the pedestrian than the motor vehicle driver. Pedestrians are Washington State’s most vulnerable road users, meaning they are at the highest risk of suffering serious and fatal injuries in traffic accidents. Knowing when pedestrians have the right-of-way in Washington can help keep you safe as…
Pedestrians are the most at-risk road users in Washington. If a pedestrian gets hit by a car, he or she could suffer catastrophic injuries. In 2022, there were 1,892 pedestrian accidents reported in the State of Washington – 131 of which were fatal. Staying safe as a pedestrian requires constant vigilance. If you get…
Pedestrians getting hit by cars is a significant problem in Washington and throughout the nation. Reports for 2021 show the highest number of pedestrian deaths in four decades, with an average of 20 deaths per day. If you get hit by a car while walking or jogging in Vancouver, here’s what to do to…