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A 16-year-old Lakes High School student in Lakewood, Washington suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car in front of the high school. The student, who was not named, was taken to Tacoma General Hospital for treatment of facial cuts.

According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the teenager was in the crosswalk around 6:45 am when he was hit. The driver, a woman, did not see him because he was wearing dark clothing.

According to the National Safety Council, nearly 100,000 pedestrians are injured a year and approximately 5,900 killed. The statistics show that children and the elderly are more likely to be injured or killed in a pedestrian accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been injured and the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, try to gather information from the bystanders at the accident scene. We advise not talking with the insurance company of the driver who hit you as they may not have your best interest at heart. Contact a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney who can insure your rights are protected. At The Farber Law Group we have more than 30 years experience in personal injury law in the greater Seattle area.

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The Seattle 911 blog written by Casey McNerthney reports that a 5-year-old West Seattle boy was hit by a van while riding his bicycle around 4:40 pm on Friday. The boy's head apparently hit the concrete but it appears that he only suffered cuts and bruises and no serious injuries.

The bicycle accident happened at the 1600 block of Southwest Barton Street when the boy rode into the street from the sidewalk mid-block. The vehicle that hit the boy was a van driven by a 23-year-old person. Police said the van driver was not intoxicated and was not cited.

Comments to the blog reminded bicyclists to wear helmets and reflective clothing and lights at this time of day. Also, a child of the age of 5 years old should have constant adult supervision while bicycle riding.

This information was brought to you by Seattle car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and car accidents.

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in a Media Release, warns motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians: beware of accidents as daylight savings time ends on Sunday and darkness comes earlier.

According to the WSDOT, nearly 50% -- 33 of 67 pedestrian accidents between February 1, 2007 and January 30, 2008 -- occurred between the October and January, the days with the shortest amount of daylight.

The two most "at risk" groups for pedestrian accidents are children between the ages of 1-19 and seniors age 71 and older.

WSDOT Tips for Pedestrians:

• Wear reflective clothing, cross at intersection & carry a flashlight
  
• Make eye contact with drivers and watch for vehicles
  
• Walk where it's safe -- sidewalks and facing traffic if you are walking on a roadway edge
  
• Cross at intersections -- jaywalking is one of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents

WSDOT Tips for Drivers:

• Drive at the posted speed limit
• Stop for pedestrians. It's the law.
• Do not pass another vehicle who is stopped at a crosswalk.
• Pay attention near schools and recreation areas

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, car accidents and motorcycle accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries.

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A 24-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and a broken leg in a pedestrian accident after he was hit by a Ford Mustang driven by a 25-year-old man on Broadway near Pike in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

The pedestrian was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with "life threatening" injuries reports The Seattle Post Intelligencer. Witnesses said that the pedestrian may have stepped into the crosswalk while the driver had a green light. The driver of the Mustang was not arrested but was taken to Harborview for testing of possible impairment or intoxication.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents.

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Two teenage boys were hit by a car after they apparently tried to dash across a street to catch a bus. The pedestrian accident occurred Tuesday afternoon at 4:10 pm at North 85th Street and Greenwood Avenue North.

According to the witnesses, the young men were attempting to cross 85th from south to north when they were hit. Both boys were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and pedestrian accidents because of another person's negligence.

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This report was compiled from The Seattle Post Intelligencer and KiroTV.Com.

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The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that Ronald McKellar, 53, of Tacoma was killed in a pedestrian accident after being hit by a car and dragged or carried several blocks after impact.

The accident occurred on Pacific Avenue and police believe McKellar was hit between South 64th Street and South 72nd Street around 12:45 am.

Police are looking for the vehicle that hit McKellar. Police spokesman Mark Fulghum said that witnesses believe they heard the accident but no one they interviewed actually saw it. Descriptions of two different vehicles have been given.

Police are asking anyone who might know something about this accident to call Tacoma Police at 253-798-4721.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have represented accident victims in Western Washington for more than 30 years.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one killed in an accident through the negligence of another person, contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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In Washington State there are around 250,000 motor vehicle accidents every year. Of those accidents, there are approximately 1,500 fatalities and around 140,000 injuries. If you've been in a car accident, you might wonder, "Should I call a lawyer? What kind of lawyer should I call?"

Personal injury attorneys specialize in representing people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents due to another person's reckless or negligent actions. If the other driver is cited in an accident, then the police officer has determined they were the negligent party. Sometimes it is not so clear and the court will have to assign degrees of blame.

We recommend you call a personal injury attorney if you have received serious injuries which may be permanent, or even life threatening. You should call a Washington Personal Injury Attorney in the following cases:

• If you suffered broken bones
  
• If you received cuts so severe that you'll have a permanent or disfiguring scar
  
• If y our injuries prohibit you from participating in your favorite activities or prevent you from working.
  
• If your injuries caused you to be hospitalized
  
• If you received a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
  
• If your injuries necessitate long-term care or therapy
  
• If you lost a limb
  
• If an insurance company is not treating you fairly or trying to coerce you to settle your medical claim before your treatment is complete.

More questions? Then, call The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in representing motor vehicle accident victims. With our help, you may recover compensation for the injuries you suffered, loss of wages and for pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free case evaluation.

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A 50-year-old woman was critically injured in a pedestrian accident on Friday when a car driven by a 29-year-old woman went off the road and hit her. The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of her injuries; Her condition is unknown.

The accident occurred around 4pm in the 12900 block of Eighth Avenue West according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer.

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident. It is not known whether the woman driving the Nissan pathfinder was under the influence, distracted by a cell phone or experienced a medical emergency.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in Washington Pedestrian Accidents.

If this has happened to you, contact The Farber Law Group for a free case evaluation. With more than 30 years in the Pacific Northwest, we will insure your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for your loss.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 92-year-old woman, Rosemary MacCorkindale, died of her injuries after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a street in West Seattle. The pedestrian accident occurred on California Avenue Southwest near Southwest Dawson street around 1pm on Monday.

The Fire Department transported the woman to Harborview Medical Center where she died .

The vehicle that struck MacCorkindale was a Buck sedan driven by a 77-year-old woman. The driver has not been cited but the cause of the accident is under investigation.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families who have lost a loved one due to a pedestrian accident.

f you are seriously injured in a pedestrian or motor vehicle accident, or someone you know is injured or possibly even killed, call the personal injury attorneys at The Farber Law Group.

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The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports that a 59-year-old Burien woman was struck and killed by a SUV while she was walking on State Route 169 near 196th Avenue Southeast between Renton and Maple Valley around 9 pm on Saturday night.

The Washington State Highway Patrol said that the pedestrian was hit by a 52-year-old Lynnwood woman driving a 20067 Subaru Tribeca. The Patrol is investigating the accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. At The Farber Law Group, we handle personal injury lawsuits that are the results of auto accidents and pedestrian accidents in Washington State every day.

If you are seriously injured in an accident, or someone you know has been seriously injured or possibly killed, contact The Farber Law Group. We will provide a free and confidential case evaluation.

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Pedestrian accidents seem like an epidemic with more than 100,000 pedestrians being injured every year and 5,999 being killed. Accident statistics tell us that it is the young and the old that are the most likely victims. In King County, nearly 25% of pedestrians hit by a car were severely injured or died and more than 38% suffered "incapacitating or evident injury," according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Whether you are a pedestrian or driving a car, safety of pedestrians should be paramount.

When I was in kindergarten, we were taught "Stop, Look and Listen" before we crossed the street. Spokane County Traffic Commission has put a new spin on that saying with their campaign, "Stop, Look and Wave." The "Wave" part of the saying really makes sense. Here's what Spokane County is promoting:

STOP

Driver -- at crosswalks, make sure you take both curbs into account. Stop behind the crosswalk line.

Pedestrian -- Be alert. Walk in marked crosswalks or at intersections of streets; don't jaywalk.

LOOK

Driver -- at interesections -- check for pedestrians and assume they are going to cross.

Pedestrian -- Check for traffic and don't assume drivers will see you

Adapted from "Stop Look Wave Cross Walk Guide" - Spokane County Traffic Safety Commission.

This information has been brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. If you are a loved one has been injured or killed in a pedestrian accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney with experience in representing accident victims. At The Farber Law Group, we have more than 30 years experience representing people with serious injuries due to being hit by a motor vehicle.

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The Seattle Times reports a driver of a Cadillac hit and killed a bicyclist this evening around 8:10 pm in Puyallup and then drove away. The bicyclist is said to be a man in his 50's. He could not be resuscitated and died at the accident scene.

Police are now looking for a late-model Cadillac with possible front-end damage and perhaps broken glass. Some onlookers described the driver as a white male in his 20s.

According to the report, the man had been driving erratically before he hit the bicyclist at the 2600 block of East Main.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, a service of The Farber Law Group. Located in Bellevue, Washington we represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents and their families.

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KOMONews.com reports that three people were seriously injured when a motorcyclist driven by a man and carrying a passenger, crashed into a pedestrian.

According to the report, the motorcycle accident occurred on Interurban Avenue near the I-5 overpass in Tukwila, Washington around 10 pm.

The motorcyclist and the pedestrian, a man, were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with critical injuries. The motorcycle passenger, a woman, was taken to Harborview with serious injuries.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the motorcycle accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. Located in Bellevue, Washington, we represent people with serious injuries all over Western Washington including Kent, Tacoma, Federal Way, Seattle, Everett, Kirkland, Renton and Sea-Tac.

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KOMO News.com reports that a teenage girl was hit by a car on Thursday afternoon in West Seattle. The pedestrian accident occurred around 2:45 when the high school student attempted to cross the street at an unmarked crosswalk. One vehicle stopped for her; another did not.

The report said that the girl was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Her condition is unknown.

In Washington State, pedestrians have the right of way and drivers must stop to allow pedestrians or bicyclists to cross the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk. A legal crosswalk exists at every place where roads intersect and pedestrians have the right of way even if the crosswalk is not marked.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in pedestrian accidents and the families of those killed.

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The Farber Law Group, located in Bellevue, Washington represents people who have been seriously hurt in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, single or multiple truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents and bicycle accidents throughout Western Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

People are often seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents and their injuries can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury and whiplash, broken limbs, severe lacerations and internal injuries.

In Washington State, there were 568 fatal car accidents in 2007. Mr. Farber is experienced in representing the families who have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident through the negligence of another person. While no amount money can compensate for the loss of a loved one, a successful wrongful death claim may help a family through a very difficult time, especially when they have lost the major wage earner.

With more than 30 years experience in Western Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Farber represents cases in Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, Renton, Auburn, Spokane, Bothell, Federal Way, Tacoma, Arlington, Marysville, Puyallup, Tacoma and Bellingham. For out-of-state cases, Mr. Farber works with partner attorneys.

Contact The Farber Law Group for a free case evaluation.

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Seattle's King5.com reports that a blind woman and her service dog were seriously injured after a car drifted out of its lane, struck another car and then the woman and dog who were on a sidewalk. The woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Her dog was taken to an animal hospital.

The pedestrian accident occurred on Aurora Avenue in Seattle, Washington. While details are sketchy, it appears that the 31-year-old driver of the car suffered a "medical emergency"and lost control of the car.

National Transportation Statistics tell us that more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured and approximately 5,900 pedestrians are killed after being hit by cars each year. .

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accident and bicycle accidents.

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