On behalf of Dubin Law Group | May 29, 2020 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Around 6,000 pedestrians die per year while walking along our nation’s streets, after being hit by vehicles. If you doubt the danger for a pedestrian who is hit by a car, consider some statistics from 2017: 5,977 pedestrians killed, 1,377 treated for injuries. Four...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Mar 17, 2020 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian death rates in motor vehicle accidents are the highest they have been in 30 years. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that 6,283 pedestrians died in traffic collisions in 2018, alongside other troubling data. The study...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Jan 4, 2020 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
What do you do if the insurance company is trying to get you to settle your claim before you are ready? Here’s an excerpt from my book “Maximizing Your Injury Claim” that may help you deal with this stressful situation: THE TREATMENT PHASE Before you...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Nov 6, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Local governments in Seattle and the surrounding area say that pedestrian safety is a top priority, and yet terrible auto-pedestrian accidents continue to happen. Recently in Covington, in suburban King County, a man was left in critical condition after he was struck...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Oct 24, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
The number of motor vehicle accident deaths fell for the second year in a row, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which recently released its findings for 2018. Traffic fatalities fell by 2.4% last year, according to the NHTSA....
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Sep 26, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
A University of Washington student was seriously injured recently when she was struck by a car while she was jogging, according to a news report. The young woman was running around Green Lake when she was hit by the car, the report said. The driver allegedly jumped...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Aug 8, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
When temperatures are pleasant, it is not unusual for people in Seattle to take a walk. Moreover, before too long school will start again, with more children taking to the sidewalks as they walk to school. When pedestrians are on a walk, they often must cross the...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Jul 3, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians are, unfortunately, common and can have devastating results. Just in the last several months, three people were injured when they were hit by an impaired driver in Seattle. Two of the victims were adults, and one was a...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | May 9, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
While it may not always be apparent, most drivers in Seattle and elsewhere are also pedestrians at some point. Once parked, a motorist will need to walk from their vehicle to get to their destination. This subjects the pedestrian to new and different dangers, which...
On behalf of Dubin Law Group | Mar 1, 2019 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
As Seattle becomes more densely populated, increasing numbers of people are abandoning their cars and bicycling or walking to get to their destinations. While this may be good for the environment, it also creates dangerous conditions that can sometimes lead to serious...
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