On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has safety standards that all automakers are supposed to meet, but these standards concern the vehicle occupants only and not those outside a vehicle. Residents of Washington should know that by contrast, many...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Feb 10, 2020 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
Many people in Washington choose to walk for health reasons and to simply get to where they need to go. When people walk, they need to take proactive measures to ensure that they remain safe. Pedestrians who are involved in motor vehicle accidents are much likelier to...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Feb 6, 2020 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
According to news reports, two pedestrians were killed and two were injured in an accident in Seattle, Washington. The accident occurred on Nov. 29 on Aurora Avenue. Witnesses reported that a woman was speeding on Aurora Avenue when she lost control of her vehicle....
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Oct 31, 2019 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
According to a recent report, which has attracted national media attention, 6,227 pedestrians across the country lost their lives in traffic accidents during 2018. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, which analyzed the report, this was an increase...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jan 25, 2019 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
Washington bicyclists have some of the most amazing scenery to witness and routes to ride when they are traveling along the roads of the state. They also, however, face many perils from vehicle drivers when those individuals fail to recognize bikes near them and put...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Nov 16, 2018 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
Readers may not know it, but in most situations where they may encounter other people they owe strangers a general duty of care to act reasonably given their circumstances and surroundings. For Washington drivers, that can mean paying attention to the roads and using...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Aug 23, 2018 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
When a person is hurt in an accident, they may suffer serious injuries. Those injuries can prevent them from living their lives to the fullest and even getting back to their normal schedules and commitments. Washington residents who suffer harm in accidents caused by...
On behalf of Law Office of James A. Conley | Jun 13, 2018 | Pedestrian And Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been getting more attention here in Washington in recent years. However, such individuals still encounter plenty of dangers out on the state’s roads. Unfortunately, it appears that it has recently become more common for...
