Rising Pedestrian Fatalities in the U.S. In 2022, an estimated 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States, marking the highest number since 1981. Between 2010 and 2021, pedestrian deaths increased by 77%, outpacing the 25% increase in all other traffic fatalities during the same period. Contributing factors include the prevalence...
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After an accident, you don’t just become a victim who needs help, guidance, and care. Unfairly, you have now become a number in a billion-dollar industry: insurance. Whether you like it or not, you’re now part of a system designed to protect corporate profits. That means minimizing payouts, including yours. These tactics are well known...
When you’re asking for help after an accident, you’re in one of the most vulnerable moments, maybe ever. And while many attorneys are committed to fighting for your recovery, there are others who may (and will) take advantage of your situation. They make promises they can’t keep, rush you into signing contracts, or hide fees...
The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Accidents...
The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Legally...
Besides being injured and exhausted by the legal process, we understand that you might also feel uncertain about what happens if your personal injury claim doesn’t result in a favorable outcome. If a jury rules against your case, you will not be awarded any damages or compensation from the defendant, even if your injuries are...
Portland recorded 39 traffic deaths in 2025, according to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Vision Zero crash report. While that number is lower than the recent peak of 69 deaths in 2023, the data still shows persistent safety risks, especially for pedestrians, cyclists, and people traveling on high-speed arterial roads. Behind each statistic is a...
The Advocates 6 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Legally...
The Advocates 9 min read For more than 35 years, The Advocates has stood beside injury victims across Washington, Oregon, and California; recovering more than $500 million on our clients behalf. We believe in honest, open communication, personalized support, and building every case ready to go to trial to pursue the best possible outcome. Here’s...
Overview 2025 is the lowest recorded year for motor vehicle crashes in Walla Walla in at least a decade, excluding 2020 (confinement year). Total crashes: 386 Fatalities: 1 Alcohol‑involved crashes: 25 (6.5% of total) Historically, annual fatalities fluctuate between 0 and 1, with a single outlier year in 2018 (2 fatalities). These figures cannot be...