Vancouver, Washington, Pedestrian Accident Attorney
It is common sense to say that car drivers have a duty to drive with reasonable care and avoid hitting pedestrians or bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists also have a duty to follow the rules of the road and do their part to prevent pedestrian and bicycle accidents.
When a pedestrian accident does occur, insurance companies often fight vigorously against the resulting claims. Frequently, the insurance company tries to say that the pedestrian or bicyclist who was struck — not the car driver — was to blame for causing the accident.
For this reason, it is critically important to consult an experienced personal injury lawyer in the aftermath of a pedestrian accident resulting in injury. Your attorney will negotiate on your behalf with the insurance companies, and make sure you receive a fair settlement that fully compensates you for your injuries.
The Harlan Law Firm — Vancouver, Washington
From our offices in Vancouver, Washington, the Harlan Law Firm represents survivors of pedestrian accidents in Portland, Oregon, and surrounding communities. Our boutique personal injury law firm is led by attorney Beau Harlan, a successful trial lawyer who has built a strong reputation in the legal community as an attorney with trial experience and a willingness to take his clients’ cases all the way to a jury trial if that is the best way to get fair compensation for our clients.
Investigation and Negotiation After a Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrians and bicyclists can receive minor or serious injuries — including head injuries — in any number of ways in our communities’ streets:
- Crosswalk accidents
- Drivers’ failure to yield right of way, stop at stop signs or red lights
- Drivers’ failure to properly share the road with bicyclists
- Speeding
No matter the cause of the pedestrian or bike crash accident, immediate investigation is an important part of building your case. As soon as your immediate medical needs are taken care of, it is important to retain an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer who can review witnesses’ statements to the police, examine the scene of the accident, and consult with experts as necessary.
This investigative work is critically important — the results of your attorney’s investigation provide effective ammunition during settlement negotiations with the responsible party’s insurance company.
Contact the Harlan Law Firm
As a personal injury law firm, we handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients pay no fees unless and until we obtain a settlement or jury verdict.
If you or a family member has been injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, put a successful and strong advocate on your side to help with your claim. To make an appointment with attorney Beau Harlan, call 360.735.8200 or send us an e-mail.
