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Seattle Reports Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on December 22, 2010 by admin

The City of Seattle just released its report on the most dangerous intersections in the city.  The City has posted its map showing all pedestrian car accident cases occurring in the city. The City’s DOT map shows that 9th and James is the most dangerous intersection in downtown Seattle, along with the intersections at 3rd Avenue and Pike Street, and 8th Avenue & Pike Street.  These DOT figures show that at least 10 people were hit by cars while crossing at … Continue reading →

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Parents’ decision hurts their child l Seattle Accident Lawyer

Posted on May 21, 2010 by mischelle

Davis Law Group received a call this week from a distraught mother about her 15-year-old son who was hit by a car while crossing the street.  The boy received life-threatening injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, collapsed lung, shattered pelvis, shattered leg, broken arm, and internal injuries.  The boy’s medical expenses to date are more than $300,000. The driver was a 22-year-old young woman.  She had no insurance, and worked as a waitress.  She was allegedly … Continue reading →

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More Pedestrian Car Accidents This Time of Year l Seattle Injury Attorney

Posted on April 10, 2010 by admin

This is the time of year in Washington State that Davis Law Group begins to see more pedestrian auto accident cases.  Just in the last few weeks we have signed up 4 of these cases. They all involved pedestrians walking across the street and then being hit by a car. Why do we see more of these cases starting this time of year?  I have to believe that in April/May when the weather gets warmer … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s “Crosswalk Sting” Receiving Attention Across Country l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on May 6, 2009 by admin

I previously wrote about the City of Seattle’s decision to operate “crosswalk sting” investigations during 2009.  Previous media reports were that the City Council was concerned about an increase in car-pedestrian accidents. A spokesperson from the Seattle Police Department (SPD) states that the purpose of the sting was to catch motorists who were breaking the law by not stopping or yielding to pedestrians, and also educate the public in the process. Just recently KIRO 7 … Continue reading →

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Too Many Pedestrian Accidents Lately l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on March 9, 2009 by mischelle

March 9, 2009 MSNBC reports that there have been a rash of pedestrian accidents in Snohomish County over the last few weeks.  Since mid-February, at least five (5) teenagers have been hit by trucks or cars while walking along Snohomish County roads. “I’m not even sure why this is happening,” says Kristen Thortenson, a spokesperson for the Marysville Fire District and Snohomish County SafeKIDS. “Kids are paying less attention, and so are drivers.” Although none … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Hit by Bus in Everett – Video Evidence May Exist l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

On Friday evening, February 20, a man was hit by a bus while crossing the street.  The accident occurred at the intersection of Pacific and Whetmore in downtown Everett. Luckily, the bus was equipped with a camera which will provide invaluable evidence about how the accident occurred.  It was unknown whether the man was crossing at a marked or unmarked cross walk.  Although the fact that the man may or may not have been in … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Fatality Accident Statistics l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

My friend and Florida personal injury attorney, Jim Dodson, recently blogged about pedestrian fatal accidents.  Mr. Dodson cites the pedestrian fatal accident statistics for 2007, as compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The NHTSA reports that there were 4,654 pedestrian fatalities in 2007 alone.  There were also statistics reported concerning the location and conditions at the time of the traffic accidents. Most happened in good weather, and during the night. As Mr. Dodson points out, the … Continue reading →

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