Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Washington LawPedestrians Have Strong Legal Protections

Washington law gives pedestrians meaningful legal standing — but most people don't know the specifics, which means they don't know how strong their case actually is.

This page provides general information about Washington law and is not legal advice. The rules that apply depend on the specific facts of your situation; contact us to discuss your case.

Common CrashesWhere Pedestrian Accidents Happen Around Puyallup

Vehicle-pedestrian collisions in the South Hill and Puyallup area most commonly happen at:

• Busy arterial intersections on Meridian Ave and Canyon Road, where pedestrian volumes and vehicle speeds create frequent crossing conflicts.
• Driveways and parking lot exits along the Meridian Ave retail corridor — drivers pulling across sidewalks often focus on vehicle traffic, not pedestrians.
• Crosswalks without signals — marked but uncontrolled crosswalks where drivers routinely fail to yield.
• Residential streets in South Hill neighborhoods, especially near schools and parks, where pedestrians have few alternatives to walking in or near the roadway.
• The Washington State Fairgrounds area — during the September Fair, the area around the Fairgrounds and the South Hill Mall sees extremely heavy foot and vehicle traffic, creating elevated pedestrian collision risk.
• Near MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital — hospital campus traffic patterns around Shaw Road create pedestrian exposure for patients, visitors, and staff.

Right AwayWhat to Do After Being Hit by a Car in Puyallup

1. Call 911 and get medical care immediately. Adrenaline masks pain — internal injuries, fractures, and TBI symptoms can be delayed. Many serious pedestrian crash victims in this area are treated at MultiCare Good Samaritan.
2. Get the driver's information — license, insurance, registration, and license plate. Don't let them leave without it.
3. Photograph the scene — the vehicle, the crosswalk or roadway, the lighting conditions, skid marks, and your injuries.
4. Get witness contact information — bystanders and other drivers often see exactly what happened.
5. Don't give the driver's insurer a recorded statement before speaking with an attorney.
6. Preserve your clothing and footwear from the day of the crash — damage patterns can be relevant evidence of how the impact occurred.

JaywalkingWhat If You Weren't in a Crosswalk

This is the question that stops many pedestrian accident victims from calling. The honest answer: crossing outside a crosswalk reduces but does not end your claim.

Insurance & RecoveryWhat Your Claim Can Cover — Including Hit-and-Run

Pedestrian injuries are often severe — fractures, TBI, spinal injuries, internal damage, and road abrasion are common because pedestrians have no structural protection at all. A full claim accounts for the real scope of those injuries:

• Emergency treatment, surgery, and hospitalization
• Ongoing medical care and rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury treatment and long-term management
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life

Washington does not cap non-economic damages — under Sofie v. Fibreboard Corp., 112 Wn.2d 636 (1989), a jury can award what the evidence supports.

Greene & Lloyd handles pedestrian accident claims on a contingency-fee basis — no attorney fee upfront, a fee only if we recover for you. You work directly with Rob Lloyd and Tim Greene throughout.