When a Walk Turns Into Recovery
Edmonds Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Getting hit on foot is disorienting and stressful. If you’re looking for an Edmonds pedestrian accident lawyer, we’ll help you sort out the next steps and protect your claim. From the Edmonds Bowl and 5th Ave S to Highway 99/Aurora and the ferry/downtown crossings, we handle collisions across the city and coordinate care with Swedish Edmonds when injuries need attention. While you focus on healing, we take the insurer calls and paperwork off your plate.
Preserve Proof Before It’s Gone
The first few days really matter after a pedestrian accident. We request police reports, canvass for witnesses, and act fast to pull nearby camera footage before it’s overwritten. Photos of signals, sightlines, crosswalk markings, and your injuries help establish what happened and why. We also organize medical records and wage documentation so damages are clear from day one.
How We Prove Fault on Edmonds Streets
Responsibility often turns on right-of-way, visibility, and speed. We analyze intersection timing on SR-104, traffic patterns near Five Corners, and turning movements along Aurora to show where a driver failed to yield. When fault is disputed, we use photos, map views, and witness statements to keep percentages fair and prevent insurers from overstating your share.
PIP, UM, and Timelines in Plain English
Washington follows a fault-based system, which means the at-fault driver’s insurer is typically responsible for covering your losses. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) can help with early medical bills and part of wage loss—even if you were on foot—sometimes through a household auto policy. Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may also apply if the driver had no insurance or fled the scene. While most injury claims have a three-year window, key evidence like video can vanish within days, so quick action is critical. At Certa Farrish Law Group, we work on a no fee unless we win basis, giving you the support you need without upfront costs.
Navigating the World of Claims Together
A crosswalk collision affects more than your calendar. Missed shifts, childcare changes, and extra trips to Swedish Edmonds or local clinics add up. We keep you updated, answer questions quickly, and help you track day-to-day impacts so they’re part of the conversation. Regardless of if your crash happened near the ferry terminal or near downtown storefronts, we’ll align paperwork and appointments with your routine and needs.
From Coverage to Fault: Quick Answers
I got hit after crossing mid-block on Highway 99—can I still make a claim from a pedestrian injury in Edmonds?
Often, yes. Washington allows recovery even when responsibility is shared; your award may be reduced by your percentage of fault. Photos, lighting conditions, driver speed, and witness accounts help show why the driver should have seen and avoided you.
There’s no car in my household—do I still have PIP after a crosswalk crash by the Edmonds Bowl?
Sometimes. You may have PIP through a household member’s auto policy, and health insurance can also apply. We review your declarations page, confirm coverages, and coordinate benefits so early medical bills don’t derail treatment.
Driver fled the scene near 5th Ave S—what are my hit-and-run options as a pedestrian?
File a police report promptly and note any partial plate or vehicle details. UM coverage under your policy may help when the at-fault driver can’t be identified. We move quickly to request nearby camera footage before it’s overwritten and guide you through the claims process.
Who covers my lost wages after a pedestrian collision at a downtown crossing?
Depending on coverage, PIP may pay a portion of wage loss early, with the remainder pursued from the at-fault insurer. Keep pay stubs, a simple hours log, and employer contact information so we can document income impacts clearly.
How soon should I call a lawyer after being hit near the ferry terminal or SR-104?
As soon as you can. Business cameras and traffic footage can be overwritten within days, and early adjuster outreach may push for recorded statements. A short call gets preservation started and helps you avoid missteps—reach out and we’ll outline next steps today.
