Looking for free information about personal injury law? We have a variety of helpful articles designed to address some of the common issues facing accident victims which you can find below.
We also offer a series of free legal guides through the Washington Accident Books public education program. These books provide answers to a variety of frequently-asked questions and caution against the common mistakes people make after an accident.
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SMC 11.40.420 Pedestrian right-of-way - Seattle Municipal CodeThe City Council may by ordinance designate streets upon which pedestrians will be granted right-of-way over vehicles using that street. (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.40.420), 1979.)
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SMC 11.58.310 Regard for pedestrians - Seattle Municipal CodeNotwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 11.40 and 11.44, every operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or person riding a bicycle upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary, and shall exercise all proper precautions upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person upon a roadway. (RCW 46.61.245) (Ord. 108200 Section 2(11.58.310), 1979.)
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SMC 15.48.010 Snow and ice removal - Seattle Municipal CodeIt is the responsibility of the owner or occupant of private property to remove snow and ice on the sidewalks abutting his or her property in a timely manner and, if practical, prevent its becoming or remaining in an icy, ridged, uneven or humped condition or in a condition which is potentially hazardous to users of the public sidewalks. (Ord. 117569 Section 121, 1995; Ord. 90047 Section 39, 1961.
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RCW 70.84.040 - Pedestrians With A Walking Cane Or Guide DogThe driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white in color (with or without a red tip), a totally or partially blind or hearing impaired pedestrian using a dog guide, or an otherwise physically disabled person using a service animal shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such pedestrian. Any driver who fails to take such precaution shall be liable in damages for any injury caused such pedestrian. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive into or upon any crosswalk while there is on such crosswalk, such pedestrian, crossing or attempting to cross the roadway, if such pedestrian is using a white cane, using a dog guide, or using a service animal. The failure of any such pedestrian so to signal shall not deprive him of the right of way accorded him by other laws.
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Seattle Attorney Chris Davis Interviewed by Star 101.5 l Child Accident LawyerSeattle attorney Chris Davis was asked about his new book 'Little Kids, Big Accidents' by the Kent & Alan morning show on STAR 101.5.
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Pedestrian Accidents in Marked and Unmarked CrosswalksAn "unmarked" crosswalk is a legal crossing approximately perpendicular to the roadway that does not have painted lines or special surface material to designate the prolongation of the sidewalks of an intersecting cross street.
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PIP Insurance Billing GuideFree Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance billing guide courtesy of Davis Law Group. Learn how your medical bills can be paid using your PIP coverage
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Volume 3, Issue 2 - Davis Law Group Newsletter - February 2009IN THIS ISSUE: Look Both Ways: Crosswalk Accidents Are Often Fatal, Says NHTSA Study; Pulling Your Hair Out Over Truth, Justice and “The Insurance Company Way”; Cabin Fever Cure: Get Boxed In; FREE BOOKS FOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS; Things The Insurance Companies Would Love For You To Forget
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Volume 3, Issue 1 - Davis Law Group Newsletter - January 2009IN THIS ISSUE: Why You Should Increase Your Car Insurance Coverage During A Recession; Ask The Attorney: Bicycle Law; Protect Your Family; Car Crashes Are The No. 1 Killer Of American Teens
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Volume 2, Issue 8 - Davis Law Group Newsletter - November/December 2008 Special Kids IssueIN THIS ISSUE: Little Kids, Big Accidents; Seven Week Old Infant Burned In Seattle Area Hospital; Secret Recipe for Great Holiday Meals; Facts, Figures and Statistics about Children And Accidents.
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Volume 2, Issue 7 - Davis Law Group Newsletter - October 2008IN THIS ISSUE: Allstate’s Deceptive Advertising Campaign Sinks To A New Low; Expect More “Deny, Delay, Defend” Tactics As Insurance Company Profits Decrease; November 2nd: Pedestrian Accidents Increase As Daylight Savings Time Ends; Consumer’s Guide To Hiring A Great Lawyer; FALL FLAVORS: Yummy Apple Cheddar Soup; Hannah’s Halloween Safety Tips
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How To Get A Copy Of Your Police Traffic Collision Report (PTCR)If you are ever involved in an accident in Seattle or elsewhere in Washington, the Police Traffic Collision Report (PTCR) is one of the most important things you need
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