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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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Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Car in Rochester l Seattle Accident Attorney

Posted on February 18, 2009 by admin

The Seattle P-I reported that a 35 year old man from Olympia died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.  The accident occurred in Rochester, Washington, a small town about 23 miles south of Olympia. The police reported that the man, Brandon J. Harris, stopped his vehicle on 183rd Avenue Southwest to speak to someone he saw in a car parked on the side of the road.  Mr. Harris was then hit when … Continue reading →

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