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Pedestrian accidents are devastating events that can change a person’s life in an instant. In Washington, as in any other place, pedestrians face significant risks while sharing the roads with motor vehicles. In this blog, we will explore the most common injuries suffered by pedestrians involved in accidents and the steps for recovery. Causes of […]
Closed head or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can impact the skull at the cellular level during a pedestrian accident. The sudden push and pull movement of the brain within the skull can tear and disrupt the structures that support healthy brain function. Like all injuries, brain injuries can range in severity. Unfortunately, because a TBI […]
In recent years, mental health has become mainstream in the news. The media is giving more attention to those who suffer from depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Where do these thoughts and feelings come from? As mental health gets more attention, psychiatrists have developed assessment tools and care plans to help fight the battle for […]
A pedestrian accident occurs every eight seconds. While motor vehicle drivers have a responsibility to obey traffic laws, which are put in place to keep people safe, these laws are sometimes disregarded. Many times, pedestrian accidents are the result of negligence. Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles often experience injuries, missed work, and interference in […]
A pedestrian accident can happen at any moment. Learn how to avoid one.
A woman recently picked up a pedestrian who had been hit by a drunk driver from the side of the road, put him in her car and then drove him to the hospital. “Aw, that’s nice,” you might think. Think again. The same woman is the person who had hit the 22-year-old student at the […]
Three girls in Midvale, Utah were rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car. The driver could have easily prevented the accident from happening – had he simply been paying attention to the road, and not his cell phone. The 28-year-old was texting behind the wheel, and didn’t see the three young girls, […]
Pedestrians must exercise extreme caution when walking, especially in areas with heavy traffic, as was further emphasized yesterday afternoon in Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood. A 69-year-old woman was hit by a Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by a 56-year-old man. She had been crossing “at or near the intersection” according to detectives. Not many details have been […]
Yet another pedestrian accident has occurred in Seattle, this time downtown and involving a man who is still wanted by police. Seattle Police pulled over the driver of a gold Chrysler when he was found to be violating parking restrictions. The man failed to present a valid driver’s license, registration and insurance. This resulted in […]
On Friday morning, a 79 year old woman was crossing Rainier Avenue South and 23rd Avenue when she was hit by an SUV that was in the right lane going north. Authorities responded to the call at about 8:55 AM. They found the woman with head injuries that were considered to be life threatening. They […]
The Seattle area has experienced two terrible pedestrian accidents this week—one involving an 18-month-old child, and the other with fatal results. The first happened Sunday at 43rd Avenue South. A Dodge van was backing out of an apartment complex. A toddler girl darted out from behind a parked car and was hit by the van. […]
On Monday night, two pedestrians were struck and one was killed on US 2 by a suspected drunk driver. The 24-year-old driver drove over a raised median, around metal pylons and onto the walkway. The car reached the woman first, and while she was merely bumped by the car’s side mirror the man was hit […]