Pedestrian Injury Lawyer in Tacoma, WA

Name: Pedestrian Accidents
Brand: Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers

Did you get hurt in a pedestrian accident in Tacoma someone else caused? If so, contact Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers to learn about the available legal options.

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Pedestrian Accident Overview

Tacoma Pedestrian Accident Lawyers: Free Consultation

Pedestrian accidents are often devastating. The body can't withstand the violent forces of a motor vehicle crashing into it. Severe injuries commonly occur, requiring significant medical treatment to heal. At Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers, we understand what you're going through and want to help. Call us or complete our online contact form for a free consultation today. Our experienced pedestrian injury lawyers in Tacoma will review your case with you and determine what we can do for you.

An Overview of Pedestrian Accidents in Tacoma

Tacoma is a beautiful city with multiple districts to explore. An inattentive driver can hit you with their vehicle whether you're walking on the sidewalks to visit the boutiques in the Proctor and Stadium districts or strolling along Sixth Avenue searching for a restaurant or music venue. According to statistics from the Washington Department of Transportation, pedestrian-involved crashes resulted in seven fatalities and 17 suspected serious injuries in a single year in Tacoma. Pedestrian laws outline the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians and other road users, including:

Obey traffic control devices and signals unless otherwise directed by a police or traffic officer
Bicyclists and drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and sidewalks
Pedestrians must use sidewalks when they're available or walk on the left side of the road or shoulder facing traffic if no sidewalks are available
Pedestrians cannot leave a curb and move into traffic so suddenly a driver cannot stop
Every motorist must exercise care to avoid crashing into a pedestrian on any roadway and shall warn the pedestrian when necessary by sounding the horn
Drivers must stop at intersections with a marked or unmarked crosswalk for pedestrians to cross
Vehicles have the right of way if a pedestrian crosses the street anywhere other than within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection

Another law requires accident victims to file a lawsuit within a specific timeframe. In Washington, the statute of limitations allows an injured person three years to initiate a lawsuit against another party. That means you have three years from the date of the pedestrian accident to file suit against the negligent motorist.

What Are Common Types of Pedestrian Accidents and Injuries?

Pedestrian accidents can occur for various reasons. Driver error is often a contributing factor, such as distracted driving or failing to yield. The most common types of pedestrian accidents include:

Parking lot accidents. Although collisions in parking lots are typically at low speeds, pedestrians can still sustain severe injuries. A driver might enter a lot without checking for passing pedestrians or focus on finding their destination and fail to notice someone walking in front of their car.
Crosswalk accidents. Crosswalks exist so that pedestrians have safe places to cross the road. However, some drivers disobey right-of-way laws and crash into people walking in the crosswalk.
Left-turn accidents. A left-turn accident can occur if a motorist turns left at an intersection without checking the street they're turning onto for pedestrians.
Backing up accidents. Drivers must look behind them before backing out of a parking spot. They can drive into a pedestrian behind their vehicle if they don't.
Right-turn accidents. Drivers can turn right at a red light in some situations. However, completing the turn without allowing pedestrians to cross in front of them can lead to an accident.

Pedestrians don't have the same safety devices as motor vehicle occupants. They're at the mercy of the car, flying debris, and other factors. Injuries can be severe or life-threatening. Sometimes, the consequences of a pedestrian accident are fatal. The most common injuries pedestrians sustain in traffic accidents include:

Loss of limb
Traumatic brain injury
Internal bleeding
Psychological trauma

Broken bones
Road rash
Permanent scarring or disfigurement

Paralysis
Back and neck injuries
Spinal cord injuries

Nerve damage
Deep lacerations
Disability

What Compensation Can I Receive After a Pedestrian Accident Injury?

Every Washington resident driving a motor vehicle must meet one of these liability insurance requirements:

Carry liability insurance with minimum coverages for bodily injury and property damage
Apply for a certificate of deposit to pay the Department of Licensing for liability insurance
Have at least a $60,000 liability bond filed by an authorized surety bond company in Washington

You can file a claim with the at-fault driver's auto insurance company even though you were a pedestrian when the crash occurred. You can also file a lawsuit if you're within the statute of limitations. The compensation you receive can cover your accident-related losses, such as:

Ambulance services, surgeries, physical therapy, and other medical expenses
Loss of earnings
Lost future earnings
Pain and suffering
Inconvenience
Emotional distress
Loss of business or employment opportunities
Cost of repairing or replacing personal property

Determining the value of your case can be challenging. Calculating expenses is simple. However, monetizing non-economic losses such as pain and suffering might be tricky. Multiple factors can affect the compensation you recover, such as:

Liability insurance policy limits
The total cost of medical care and other necessary expenses
Whether the injury is permanent or disabling
Emotional effects of the accident
Length of the recovery period
Availability of evidence against the negligent party
Type and severity of the injury
Effect of the injury on daily life, such as the ability to complete basic tasks, go to work, or participate in physical activities
The estimated cost of medical treatment needed in the future

You should hire a Tacoma pedestrian injury lawyer from Park Chenaur and Associates LLP immediately after getting hurt in an accident. Pedestrian injury claims and lawsuits are complex and challenging to handle, especially while trying to recover from an injury. We can take over and handle the entire process so you can focus on what matters most-attending doctor's appointments and getting your life back on track.

Our legal team knows how to investigate pedestrian accidents to determine fault and collect the available evidence to maximize the value of a case. We will aggressively negotiate with the insurance company for a settlement we believe is fair. If the insurer denies the claim or doesn't offer an adequate amount of money to cover your losses, we can file a lawsuit.

Fighting the Insurance Company

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 223,135 hospitalizations and 64,362 deaths related to traumatic brain injury occurred in one year in the United States. These figures represent over 611 brain injury-related hospitalizations and 176 deaths daily. You must comply with state laws to sue someone for causing a brain injury. In Washington, the general personal injury statute of limitations allows a three-year timeframe to file a lawsuit. That means you have three years from the date of your brain injury to initiate a lawsuit against the negligent party.

The timeframe differs if a healthcare professional's error causes brain injury. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice allows a three-year or one-year time frame depending on the circumstances. You must file suit within three years of the medical malpractice or within one year of discovering the injury is due to a medical error, whichever period ends later. However, you can't bring legal action against the medical provider more than eight years after the date of the medical malpractice.

You can toll or delay the statute of limitations if the negligent act involves intentional concealment, fraud, or a foreign body without diagnostic or therapeutic effect or purpose left behind in your body. That means the timeframe temporarily pauses if a foreign body causes injury or the doctor participates in fraudulent activity or attempts to hide what happened. The one-year period starts when you have actual knowledge of the concealment, fraud, or foreign body.

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What Should I Do After a Pedestrian Accident?

The steps you take after a pedestrian accident can significantly impact your case. Keep the following in mind:

Limit what you say: Avoid discussing details with anyone other than your lawyer. Anything you say could be used as evidence against you.
Call 911: Ensure law enforcement responds to investigate the accident and create a police report. While helpful, the report is not conclusive evidence of liability.
Gather evidence: Park Chenaur and Associates LLP can collect evidence from the scene, including video surveillance, photographs, and witness statements.
Seek immediate medical care: If you haven’t already, go to the hospital or a doctor for an examination. Physical documentation of your injuries is crucial.
Follow your treatment plan: Attend every recommended appointment without delays. Gaps in care can be used by insurers to argue your injuries aren’t serious.
Maintain thorough documentation: Keep copies of medical records, bills, and any accident-related information. Providing these to your attorney helps ensure complete and accurate evidence.
Avoid social media activity: Do not post or comment on public accounts during your case. Insurers and defense attorneys often monitor social media for posts that could undermine your claims.

Why Choose the Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers in Tacoma?

At Park Chenaur Injury Lawyers, we know how life-altering a pedestrian accident can be for you and your family. When negligence causes serious injury, you need a pedestrian accident attorney in Tacoma who will put your recovery and rights first. With more than 25 years of experience handling complex personal injury cases, our team has the expertise, resources, and commitment to help you pursue fair compensation while guiding you through every step of the legal process.

Our firm’s honors and affiliations include:

5.0 “Preeminent” peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
The National Trial Lawyers – Civil Plaintiff Top 100 (Washington)
Trial Gladiator Award
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

We offer multilingual services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, and Korean. Contact our Tacoma personal injury lawyers today for a complimentary consultation—let us answer your questions, explain your options, and help you confidently move forward.

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