Jacob Roberts Dies in Interstate 5 Pedestrian Accident [Everett, WA]

Everett, WA (August 04, 2021) – On Tuesday, 33-year-old Jacob Roberts of Mill Creek, died in a pedestrian accident on Interstate 5.

It was just minutes past 5 p.m. when a semi-truck struck Roberts, south of 128th Street Southwest.

Apparently, Roberts was standing on the right shoulder of southbound freeway and he ran into the center of the freeway.

As a result, he incurred serious injuries. Rescuers rushed him to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he succumbed to injuries.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our condolences to the loved ones of Jacob Roberts. May you have the strength during this difficult time.

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Dealing With Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, more individuals are staying at home, whether by preference or under a state-mandated lockdown. As people adjust to unprecedented routines, a classic concept has risen in modern popularity: walking.

Americans, as well as others around the world, have taken it upon themselves to walk outside daily. Taking walks is usually the only time in which people are spending outside.

The increase of foot traffic on local sidewalks, intersections, and roads seems harmless enough. However, this timeless habit can have devastating consequences. Taking walks is becoming increasingly dangerous, leading to a surge of pedestrian accidents annually.

Contact Sweet Lawyers if you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Having legal representation can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and more. 

“I think the misconception is that when a loved one passes away, the insurance company and the defendant will automatically admit liability and offer all of the funds available.”

“Insurance companies will try to save money, even if it means not fully compensating a family for the wrongful death of a loved one. When a family retains an attorney immediately, it gives the family time to grieve their loss, and their attorney can start focusing on holding the negligent party accountable.” says Tyler Toomey, a tenured Sweet Lawyers attorney.