Vancouver, WA Pedestrian Accident Attorney

Downtown Vancouver, Uptown Village, and the Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s Landing shopping districts put pedestrians in regular contact with vehicle traffic, and crosswalks along Mill Plain Boulevard, Fourth Plain Boulevard, and Broadway see some of the city’s most serious pedestrian crashes. Drivers turning right on red or failing to yield at marked and unmarked crosswalks are among the most common causes. If a negligent driver injured you while walking in Vancouver, the pedestrian accident lawyers at DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law can help you recover what Washington law allows.

Why Choose A Vancouver Pedestrian Accident Lawyer From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law?

Our firm has handled pedestrian accident claims across the Portland-Vancouver metro area since 2008, including cases filed at Clark County Superior Court. We take a limited number of cases so each client works directly with an attorney, we advance all case costs, and we charge nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Where Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Vancouver

The crashes we see most often happen at crosswalks along Mill Plain Boulevard and Fourth Plain Boulevard, in the parking lots and access roads around Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s Landing, and on the downtown and Uptown Village streets where foot traffic is heaviest. Crashes on city streets are investigated by Vancouver Police, and our attorneys obtain the report and any nearby business or intersection camera footage before it is overwritten.

Washington Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws and How They Apply to Your Claim

Washington law under RCW 46.61.235 requires drivers to stop for pedestrians in marked and unmarked crosswalks, and a driver who fails to yield is typically found at fault. Washington’s pure comparative fault rule under RCW 4.22.005 means that even if the insurer argues you were jaywalking or not in a marked crosswalk, you can still recover damages reduced by your share of fault rather than being barred outright, unlike in states with a strict fault threshold. Our pedestrian accident practice area page covers the legal framework in more detail.

Damages Available to Vancouver Pedestrian Accident Victims

You can recover economic damages, including medical bills, future treatment, and lost wages, and noneconomic damages for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Washington does not cap noneconomic damages. Pedestrian crashes often cause severe injuries, including fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries, since a pedestrian has no protection in a collision with a vehicle; our personal injury practice handles the more catastrophic cases.

How Long Do You Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit in Washington?

Washington’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims, RCW 4.16.080, gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit, and that deadline remains in effect as of 2026. If a City of Vancouver vehicle or a dangerous condition on public property was involved, a claim must be presented to the government first, with a 60-day wait under RCW 4.96.020 before filing suit.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Vancouver

Call 911 and get medical attention right away. Photograph the scene, the crosswalk or intersection, and your injuries. Get the driver’s insurance information and collect witness contacts. Do not give a recorded statement to the driver’s insurer before speaking with a lawyer. For other types of crashes in Clark County, see our Vancouver personal injury lawyer page.

Contact A Vancouver Pedestrian Accident Attorney From DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law

If you were injured while walking in Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, or anywhere in Clark County, DuBois Law Group – PDX Injury Law offers a free consultation and charges no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us online or call (503) 222-4411 today.