3 big reasons there are so many car crashes on Aurora Avenue in Seattle
Dangerous and even fatal crashes on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle are far too common. The road is usually at the top of the list of roads with the highest number of crashes in the city. We are a personal injury law firm, not engineers or city planners—but we have seen too many cases, and...
3 big reasons there are so many car crashes on Aurora Avenue in Seattle Continue reading…Seattle speed limit changes for safer streets
The recent changes to the Seattle speed limit have been a long time coming, but are just an incremental step in a larger plan for safer streets. The process of setting speed limits for streets and highways is surprisingly complex. Maximum speeds are set by each state legislature, which must balance the interests of stakeholders...
Seattle speed limit changes for safer streets Continue reading…Our first virtual jury trial in a car crash lawsuit
In November 2020, I had the honor of participating in a virtual jury trial for a car crash lawsuit as plaintiff's co-counsel with my good friend Jeff Tuttle. His client, Keith, had been riding his bike to work. He hit by a car turning in front of him. Keith suffered various injuries—including a head injury....
Our first virtual jury trial in a car crash lawsuit Continue reading…Fewer injury crashes in North Seattle after lower speed limit, more signs
Just the addition of 25-mph-speed limit signs can significantly reduce the total number of car crashes and injury crashes, according to Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT).SDOT cites the "dramatic reduction in crashes and injuries" after adding speed limit signs to several major streets. Some speed limits were lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph.In Seattle,...
Fewer injury crashes in North Seattle after lower speed limit, more signs Continue reading…Reducing speed limit to prevent Seattle pedestrian deaths
Three years ago, Adriana was hit and killed in a crosswalk in downtown Seattle. Adriana was one of the 116 Seattle pedestrian deaths in 2017. She left behind a husband, two young daughters and an extended family, as well as hundreds of heartbroken clients, co-workers and friends at the Seattle Athletic Club where she worked....
Reducing speed limit to prevent Seattle pedestrian deaths Continue reading…Pedestrian death and Seattle’s law on safety enhancement
On the last day of September, Maria Banda and her husband Agustin were hit crossing the intersection of 28th Northeast and Northeast 125th Street in the Lake City neighborhood in the north end of Seattle. There is no marked crosswalk or pedestrian signals to help people get to the Lake City branch of the Seattle...
Pedestrian death and Seattle’s law on safety enhancement Continue reading…A fatal crane collapse shows failure of safety procedures
On April 27th, 2019, four people lost their lives when a crane tower fell onto one of the busiest streets in Seattle. Several others were injured and rushed to the local trauma hospital. What is becoming apparent is that the crane fell because short-cuts were taken. Short-cuts that should never have occurred. Experts weigh in...
A fatal crane collapse shows failure of safety procedures Continue reading…Seattle in the snow – not a winter wonderland
Seattle rarely has snow, but, when it does, the city comes to a standstill. This is true not only in the downtown area, but throughout the local region. Why does Seattle shut down in the snow? Based upon my experience of living in Seattle for nearly my entire life, I think there are a number...
Seattle in the snow – not a winter wonderland Continue reading…Community Power in Seattle
The Seattle community near 35th Avenue NE is coming together to make a dangerous roadway safer. In the area are many businesses, schools, and community activities. And there is a serious car crash nearly every week. A safety project proposed by a group of neighbors will help people walking, people on bikes, people driving and...
Community Power in Seattle Continue reading…One thing you can do to help after Aurora Bridge crash in Seattle
You have probably seen the heartbreaking images from today's crash between a charter bus and a Ride the Ducks vehicle on the Aurora Avenue Bridge. Many people are saddened by this tragedy. But if you live in Seattle, there is one thing you can actually do to help, right now. Helpful Reading: Aurora Avenue Seattle...
One thing you can do to help after Aurora Bridge crash in Seattle Continue reading…How did a Seattle cabbie steal a $164,000 from an elderly woman – with state investigators watching?
Last week, King County prosecutors filed charges against 56-year-old David G. Money for stealing from an elderly nursing home patient. The two met when Mr. Money picked her up as a fare a few years ago. Since then, the woman has written $164,000 in checks to Mr. Money, and another $90,000 in suspicious checks to...
How did a Seattle cabbie steal a $164,000 from an elderly woman – with state investigators watching? Continue reading…Gearing up for Bike Month: Seattle bike laws
Biking around Seattle can be scary. Unless you ride regularly, it’s easy to forget the bike laws – and heavy car traffic is intimidating. Seattle Bike Laws 101: Yes, you have to wear a helmet. It’s the law in King County: police officers can fine you $100 for riding a bike without a helmet. More...
Gearing up for Bike Month: Seattle bike laws Continue reading…