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…
Read MoreFleming 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…
Read MoreDear 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…
Read MoreNews you can use: You are not always at fault when you hit someone from the rear
When this articulate, bright, and warm woman first contacted Fleming Law about her car accident injuries, she worried about the fact that she was the driver who was behind the negligent driver. Everyone knows that the driver in a motor vehicle collision who is in the rear is immediately determined at fault. Do you think that’s how…
Read MoreDangerous crosswalk for pedestrians: Roosevelt protected bike lane
Seattle recently reported its new and improved proactive approach to pedestrian safety (to use FHWA’s language. Below are excerpts of a 2020 City of Seattle Dept. of Transportation (SDOT) report: …the number of overall traffic-related fatalities continues to trend downward. However, pedestrian and cyclist crashes have remained relatively steady. To meetthe growing demand while improving safety, the City…
Read MoreIs your insurance company acting in bad faith?
When we make regular payments for our insurance premium, we believe that our insurance company will be there for us when we need them most. Right? After all, isn’t that why we spend thousands of dollars every year on insurance? Like a friend, we expect our insurance company to respond in good faith. Unfortunately, when clients…
Read MoreInjured bicyclist – $1,750,000
Adam was bicycling to his job in South Lake Union, when the driver of a small commercial truck failed to see him when making a right turn. Adam was awarded a $1,750,000 settlement, less than 30 days before trial was set to start.
Read MoreNursing home wrongful death – confidential settlement
Estate of Katsel v. The Best Quality Care, Inc. Inna Katsel, a beloved 83 year old Ukrainian immigrant, fell to her death as a resident at a nursing facility. Fleming Law obtained a confidential settlement for the surviving beneficiaries. Inna Katsel’s life was cut too short. Inna Katsel’s family was one of the most beautiful…
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