He Was Trying to Hit Me—He Looked Me Right in the Eye
This is kind of a crazy case of man-bites dog. Usually we represent motorcyclists who have been hit by drivers making left hand turns. The common refrain: “The son-of-a-bitch tried …
Crossing Against the Light – Who’s to Blame?
Pedestrians aren’t supposed to cross against the light. But drivers aren’t supposed to hit them either. We represented a woman who crossed when the “red hand” was illuminated on the …
Holding Drivers Responsible in Motor Vehicle v. Pedestrian Cases
Sad news in Bellingham: A 60-year-old man was struck by a car and killed Friday shortly after 7 p.m. as he used his walker to cross Alabama Street, according to …
Raising Kids is Tough. Some Accidents Can’t be Avoided. Most Can.
Seattle Police tweeted about one that could have been avoided and highlights the problem of distracted driving: Suspected drug dealer strikes woman and infant in hit and run. http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/?p=24150 The …
Pedestrian v. Truck Accident—Issues in the Aftermath
There was a horrible accident up by Harborview. A number things come to mind all at the same time: Are the cameras on the traffic signals? Did any witnesses or …