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7 Pedestrian Safety Tips to Keep You Safe This SummerPosted in Pedestrian Safety on June 15, 2021
With summer in full swing, many Washington residents are beginning to enjoy their favorite outdoor pastimes, from camping and hiking to beach days and family strolls. While these activities are fun, it is important to remember that pedestrian accidents can still occur. This summer, stay safe while walking by keeping the following safety tips in
What Damages Are Available After a Pedestrian Accident?Posted in Pedestrian Safety on November 12, 2020
Collisions between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle can be devastating. These accidents often result in serious injuries that require intensive care, resulting in financial, emotional, and physical hardship for the victim. If you do suffer injuries in a pedestrian accident, you have the right to collect compensation for the losses you sustained due to
SEEKING WITNESSES: Teenager Paralyzed in SUV-versus-Pedestrian collisionPosted in Brain Injury,Car Accidents,Pedestrian Safety on March 24, 2020
Colburn Law needs your help investigating a Range Rover-versus-Pedestrian collision in Issaquah, Washington. The crash occurred at 9:19 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020, on Issaquah-Hobart Road South near the 12200 block. As a result of being hit by the SUV, the 15-year old pedestrian was transported to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries, including a
Understanding Washington Parking LawsPosted in Pedestrian Safety,Safety Tips on July 18, 2019
As Washington drivers, it is our responsibility to follow applicable traffic laws and keep our roads safe. However, many drivers can overlook the important role that parking laws play in maintaining traffic safety. When you are looking for a place to park while driving in Washington, make sure to keep these key parking laws in
When Can a Pedestrian Be at Fault?Posted in Pedestrian Safety on April 7, 2019
Many people subscribe to the notion that the pedestrian always has the right-of-way. While it is certainly true that pedestrians are much more vulnerable to injury due to the physics of car versus pedestrian accidents, and while drivers contribute to a great many pedestrian accidents, pedestrians are not immune to fault. What Are Some Situations
Who is at Fault if a Pedestrian Was Hit While Jaywalking?Posted in Pedestrian Safety on April 1, 2019
Car versus pedestrian accidents in Seattle often result in severe injuries for the pedestrian, who is no match for an object as large as a car. Pedestrians may choose to sue to pursue compensation for injuries caused by the accident. However, what if your car versus pedestrian accident occurred as you were jaywalking? Can
Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents in Smoky ConditionsPosted in Bicycle Safety,Car Accidents,Pedestrian Safety on August 20, 2018
The Seattle area is inundated with smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, Oregon, California, and around the state of Washington. According to Washington State Department of Ecology, the smoke in Seattle and King County is causing unhealthy air quality. Smoky air conditions not only cause unsafe breathing conditions, but can also cause unsafe driving
Dangers of Dockless Bike Sharing in SeattlePosted in Bicycle Safety,Pedestrian Safety on June 7, 2018
Bicycling is a common way to commute in Seattle, Washington. With thousands of bikers hitting the sidewalks, bike lanes, and roads every year, accommodating bicyclists is a top traffic priority. One trend that has swiftly boomed in popularity in Seattle is private, free-floating bike sharing. In fact, Seattle was the first major city to employ
2019 Washington State Car Accident Statistics & ReportsPosted in Car Accidents,Pedestrian Safety,Personal Injury on February 15, 2018
The seaport city of Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington, as well as the largest in the Pacific Northwest. As of the latest census, there were 713,700 people living in Seattle. Seattle residents get around by car, trolley, streetcar, public bus, bicycle, on foot, and by rail. With such bustling streets,
Running in the Rain: Seattle Pedestrian Safety TipsPosted in Pedestrian Safety on December 20, 2017
If there’s one thing that Seattle is known for, it’s the legendary rainfall. We’re also a bunch of outdoor enthusiasts, so we can’t let a little moisture get in our way of a good time. If runners, for example, only ran outside on sunny days, they wouldn’t be getting out very often. Running in the