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Serious car crash injures both driver and passenger
This claim involved a motor vehicle accident settlement with a negligent driver and clients’ Underinsured Motorists (UIM) insurance. Charles and Manuel were driving on a quiet road in Issaquah, when suddenly a driver behind the wheel of an oncoming SUV crashed into their car. Both sustained injuries but never expected the size of the settlement…
Confidential pedestrian v. driver – $490,000
Seattle software developer was walking to his job, when a driver hit him with their car near the Fremont Bridge. He lost weeks of work and time to enjoy with his family for the entire summer and fall of 2019. After the injured pedestrian was taken to the hospital, his family contacted Catherine Fleming to…
City’s dangerous design caused serious injuries on Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle’s University District, lawsuit alleges
While Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) often invokes its commitment to pedestrian safety , the roughly $8 million, multi-year Roosevelt Way NE project remains confusing and dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers in the University District. Learn More
SDOT wants to engage!
Love SDOT’s Find It Fix It app? I do! Now, SDOT has rolled out its Engagement Hub. This is your time to make your voice heard. My favorite is the interactive map that allows multiple folks to comment on known and hazardous road conditions. Try it! Document issues about problem spots with SDOT.
$1,550,000 -Seriously injured cyclist sues Seattle for unsafe road
Daniel Ahrendt, a conscientious bike commuter and web developer, was run over by a bus after his front bike tire got caught in the Seattle First Hill Streetcar track. On a partly sunny May morning in Seattle, Daniel rode his bicycle to his job. He was always careful as a bicyclist, as his friends all…
Who needs AOC? WA senator for safer roads and rails
Did you hear about the $13.8 million for Western WA to improve rail infrastructure and to prevent landslides? How about her discussion yesterday at the Spokane National Weather Service about improving fire forecasting tools? In her mild mannered way, she’s successfully pushed for safer roads, rail and communities. Sure, AOC has a flashier way that grabs people’s attention. Maybe…
Part 1: Seattle street cars and bicyclists
If you ride your bike anywhere in Seattle, you know about road hazards. Potholes, major elevation changes, and streetcar tracks are all bad news. These road hazards cause bicyclists to fall before they can do anything to stop it. Aside from a stream of buses that often share bike paths, Seattle bicyclists must contend with drivers…
Seattle’s latest transportation plan, “STP3”
For years, the folks who aren’t crazy about bike commuters have complained about Seattle spending too much money, space and resources to its Bicycle Master Plan (BMP). The BMP has served as the main reference for SDOT to plan and design bike projects in the City. The goals were great and lofty. Let’s reduce greenhouse…
Fleming Law client testifies to protect consumers after obtaining a six-figure settlement
Fleming Law client testifies to protect consumers after obtaining a six-figure settlement: Aimee broke her neck in a car-crash, after a driver reversed into her twice on a busy section of I-5 in Seattle UPDATE: In February 2022, Ms. Fleming’s client, who sustained a broken neck among other injuries in a car crash, testified at the legislative…
Dear SDOT: Please walk the walk! Don’t just talk about your commitment to safety!
Only a year ago, SDOT’s head transportation engineer, Dongho Chang, cited City’s designs as harmful to people. While still at SDOT, Chang provided his perspective about the spike in pedestrian injuries on our roads. The explanation wasn’t just about the increase in population and heavier vehicles. He understood that Seattle’s road design issues were leading…
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Heartbreaking and maddening ❤️🩹 😤 Ignorance begets hate.
Hope to see you in person tonight!
But if you can't make it, check out the live stream of the panel portion of the evening.
@David_Leavitt @UMassD I was awake watching CNBC 430 AM bc jetlagged after returning from Rome. My brother wanted to go but he couldn't wait to start his new job at Marsh & McLennan. 9/10 was orientation in midtown & 9/11 = his 1st day on the 96th fl of the N tower. The worst morning of my life.
@David_Leavitt @UMassD The sentiment behind this post is admirable. However, that image is super triggering for those of us who lost family/dear friends there at WTC.