Suspected Negligent Driver Hits Pedestrian | Bellevue Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

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Pedestrians need to be aware of vehicles and other dangers on the road. Proceeding with cation even if you are using the crosswalks properly can help avoid negligent drivers. As a Seattle pedestrian accident attorney, I encourage all pedestrians to follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks to ensure your safety and the safety of others. According to the Settle Police Department Blotter, on Wednesday night around 11:30p.m, a vehicle hit and severely injured a pedestrian trying to cross the street. The accident occurred near North 105^th St. and Aurora Avenue North, when a Ford Taurus, driven by a 20 year old man, struck a 22 year old woman while she was trying to cross. Officials arrived on scene and the woman was taken to a near by hospital with a serious head injury. The driver of the car was uninjured in the accident. It is still unclear if the pedestrian was using a crosswalk at the time of the accident. The driver of the Taurus is also under investigation of driving while under the influence.

Roads can potentially be very dangerous for pedestrians so it is important to remain alert and responsible when crossing streets. Pedestrians are often vulnerable to vehicles on the road due to their close proximity and their fragile state. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center reported that nearly 4,000 deaths occurred in 2009 due to vehicle/pedestrian collisions. This amounts to eleven deaths a day.

If you or a family member have been severely injured in a pedestrian accident due to a negligent driver and have questions concerning who is liable, then you need to contact a professional Bellevue pedestrian accident lawyer. Using crosswalks and traffic laws could help avoid dangerous collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. Call me at Premier Law Group and I will dedicate my time to your case in order to help make your decision less stressful. I also have experience working with insurance companies to make sure you receive the full compensation that you are entitled to. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.

One Response to “Suspected Negligent Driver Hits Pedestrian | Bellevue Pedestrian Accident Lawyer”

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November 22nd, 2011 at 4:17 pm
“Pedestrians need to be aware of vehicles and other dangers on the road. Proceeding with cation even if you are using the crosswalks properly can help avoid negligent drivers. As a Seattle pedestrian accident attorney, I encourage all pedestrians to follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks to ensure your safety and the safety of others.” – So true.