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Two pedestrians were critically hurt by a speeding car while walking in Pt. Defiance Park in Tacoma. KOMO TV news and the Tacoma police report that an 18-year-old driver was speeding through the park on a winding road at 50-70 mph when he lost control of his vehicle, veered off the road and hit a man and a woman. The vehicle then rolled over. The posted speed limit is 20 mph.

The unidentified woman is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Her companion is in critical condition at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

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The Seattle Times reports that a four-year-old Sammamish boy was run over by a car in his pre-school parking lot. The pedestrian accident occurred around noon at a church in the 14400 block of Northeast Eighth Street when a man driving a Toyota Corolla apparently backed over the boy.

The boy was taken to Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle where he was treated for scrapes and bruises. Bellevue Police Officer Greg Grannis said it was remarkable that the toddler had no serious injuries, "Considering he was actually run over by a car -- not just knocked down, but the tires ran over his pelvis."

The Renton man who hit the boy will not be charged since the accident occurred on private property. He did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs and he voluntarily gave police a blood sample.

This information was provided to you by the Washington Injury Attorney Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one was a pedestrian and was seriously injured in an accident, contact The Farber Law Group immediately.

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In the second pedestrian vs. train accident of this type within the past few weeks (see previous posting), a 50-year-old Renton, Washington man was killed by an Amtrak train while he was talking on his cell phone. KOMO TV reports that the accident occurred in Auburn near the Emerald Downs race track around noon. Apparently, the man did not hear the train's horn because of his phone conversation.

Angie Rodriguez (age 17) was killed about two weeks ago by an Amtrak train as she talked on her cell phone while walking near train tracks in Kent.

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The Bee reports today that Terry McFie, 56, was struck by while walking by a truck that was exiting a tavern parking lot. The driver of the truck, Gordon Litner, 46, was later booked into jail and charged with one count each of Felony Hit and Run and DUI. The accident occurred near Cleveland High School on S.E. Powell Boulevard in Portland, Oregon. This is the second pedestrian accident on this section of Powell in recent days.

Witnesses said that Litner at first stopped and checked on McFie but then left the scene of the accident. McFie's injuries did not at first appear serious but once he was taken to the hospital at Oregon Health Sciences University, he had to undergo surgery for an undisclosed injury; he is expected to survive.

In Washington State, all DUI offenses are gross misdemeanors. The following codes pertain:
RCW 9A.20.021, 46.61.502(5) & 46.61.504(5).

The Farber Law Group is experienced in representing victims of drunken driving accidents and helping victims recover compensation for the injuries that they have suffered. We thoroughly investigate to determine if the drunk driver had previous DUI charges, whether the tavern or restaurant that served alcohol was guilty of serving to an obviously intoxicated patron (Dram shop claim) and whether the drunk driver was in the course of their employment.

Click here for our Victims of Drunken Driving Resources

If you or a loved one was the victim of a drunk driver, please contact The Farber Law Group to arrange for a free consultation.

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The Seattle Times reports that Chase Anderson of Bellevue, Washington was killed while skateboarding near the University of Washington. Anderson apparently left his studies around 1:30 am in the University District to grab a bite to eat. Traveling westbound on 45th, he ran into the side of an articulated bus at University Way and fell under a wheel. He was pronounced dead at the scene after "suffering crushing head injuries," reports the medical examiner's office. The bus had a green light at the time.

Anderson was a freshman at the University of Washington where he was on the Dean's List and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 2007 where he was a leading member of their basketball team. Bellevue High School will hold a candlelit vigil for Anderson in their football stadium tonight at 8:30 pm.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. Located in Bellevue, Washington, we represent people with serious personal injuries and wrongful death. Contact us for a free case evaluation.

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A 17-year-old girl from Kent, Washington was hit by an Amtrak train today as she walked across the tracks near James Street reported KiroTV.com. There was no crossing signal or barrier on that portion of the tracks.

The girl, who appeared to be talking on a cell phone while she walked, apparently did not notice the oncoming train.

The King County Medical Examiner is conducting an investigation. The name of the girl has not yet been released.

This information was brought to you by the Washington Injury Attorney Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent accident victims and their families. Contact us today if you or a family member has suffered a serious personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of another. We will provide you with a free case consultation.

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KOMO TV reports that Lakewood, Washington police are looking for a 2006 silver Scion which they believe was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the 7400 block of Lakewood Drive on Friday evening around 5:15 pm. Dave Guttu, a police spokesman, said that a 39-year-old-woman was hit and suffered serious injuries by a driver who ran a red light. The injured woman was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma where she is being treated for internal injuries.

Every year, 1,000 people are killed and around 90,000 injured by aggressive drivers who run red lights according to The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running.

If your or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a driver who ran a red light, you are entitled to compensation for your damages, including pain and suffering. The Farber Law Group has 30 years experience in representing personal injury victims with serious injuries. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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The City of Bellevue, Washington, is installing red light cameras at some key intersections to catch aggressive drivers who are running red lights. The Seattle Times reports that the cameras will be installed within the next six months at up to six busy intersections. The City of Bellevue also plans to place speed cameras to catch speeding drivers near three elementary schools.

Every day, aggressive drivers run red lights, endangering the lives of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 1,000 people are killed and 90,000 are injured every year by motorists running red lights. The problem seems to be increasing at an alarming rate.

Motorists who run red lights usually site the reason as "being in a hurry." A study done by the California Board of Audits show that the red light cameras reduce the number of crashes. The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running sites a Charlotte, North Carolina red light camera program for cutting the number of car crashes in the city by 10%.

In Washington State, RCW 46.61.050 -- Obedience to and required traffic control devices, is the code that is relevant to running a red light.

If you or loved one is seriously injured or killed by a driver running a red light, then that person is responsible for your damages, including pain and suffering, because of their negligence. Contact The Farber Law Group so that your rights are protected. Contact us today for a free case consultation.

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The Washington Department of Labor and Industries and the Washington State Patrol is investigating the death of a construction worker who was hit and killed by a construction vehicle while working on a Highway 304 in Bremerton, Washington. The Kitsap Sun reported that Ricky C. Schaff was hit and killed by a Ford water tank trunk when it was backing up. Washington State Patrol Lt. Ken Noland said the backup alarm was sounding at the time.

Both Schaaf and the 26-year-old driver of the water tank truck were employees of Ceccanti Inc., the contractor on the project. Bremerton Mary Cary Bozeman called the accident a "tragedy."

State troopers said that the driver of the truck voluntarily submitted to a blood test but it did not seem that he was impaired at the time of the accident.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, in 2006, 87 Washington State workers were killed on the job.


Workplace injuries and deaths involve worker's compensation. In addition, a worker's family may be entitled to compensation from 3rd parties if it is found that negligence on their part contributed to a death or serious injury. Click here for a useful list of Construction Accident Resources.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a construction accident, you should retain an attorney experienced in personal injury. At The Farber Law Group, our lawyers are familiar with worker's compensation laws and laws regarding 3rd parties. While money cannot fully compensate for a serious and debilitating injury or the loss of a loved one, compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings can help insure a stable future for you and your family. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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Bellevue, Washington city officials have been warned in a series of e-mails about a speeding problem along Main Street between 140th Avenue Northeast and 156th Avenue Northeast. The Seattle Times reporter Charles Brown reported that Jim Cox a long time resident of East Bellevue has tradied e-mails with Bellevue for more than a year. Cox says often cars exceed the 25mph speed limit. Bellevue city officials says that speeding is a problem in that stretch of road and that they have given 400 tickets in one 12-month period and 600 in another 12-month period. The section of road where the speeding is occurring is in the vicinity of Sammamish High School.

Cox has suggested that the City of Bellevue needs to install overhead signs above crosswalks and signs in the median to alert drivers. Charles Bush, an aide in the city manager's office, wrote, "Let me assure you we are in the process of making improvements but that there are challenges faced by our engineering staff that have impacted the schedule for accomplishing the improvements."

The City of Bellevue says they are not ignoring Cox's warnings about the speeding drivers.

Every year, 100,000 pedestrians are injured and approximately 5,900 pedestrians are killed by drivers of cars. Young children and the elderly are often the victims of a pedestrian accident.

If you or a loved one was a pedestrian and was injured in an accident, contact The Farber Law Group immediately.

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A 21-year-old pedestrian was hit on Interstate 405 in Bellevue, Washington at the intersection of the Southeast Eighth Street exit reported Brad Wong for The Seattle Post Intelligencer. The accident, which occurred, in the early morning hours occurred after the Bellevue man crossed barriers and walked into traffic where he was hit by a semi-truck. It appears that the man left his vehicle after it had spun out of control and was trying to leave the freeway.

The State Patrol does not know whether the pedestrian was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when he was hit.

Last year, according to the National Safety Council, more than 5,900 pedestrians were killed by cars.

While it does not appear that the driver of the semi-truck in this case was negligent, if you or a loved one is seriously injured in an accident, contact The Farber Law Group immediately.

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