National Road Victim Month
Great Britain observes the month of August as National Road Victim Month, focusing not only on remembering people who have been killed or injured on public roads, but also using it to “raise awareness to make our roads safer.” Our law firm – Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore –...
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Dangerous Road Conditions in Washington State?
Seems like we’re pretty quick to blame human error for collisions on our roads. Unless we happen to be the driver.
Why wasn’t there a sign warning of the sharp turn ahead?
Why are there so many crashes at this busy intersection -- shouldn't there have...
Car Collisions Caused by Dangerous Roadside and Shoulder Conditions
If you have been injured in a car accident that involved hitting a utility pole or other object along the side of a road, or experienced a loss of control due to a steep slope along the side of a road, you might have a claim against the governmental entity responsible...
Crossover Collisions: Prevention by Median Barriers
Head-on, crossover car accidents are among the most serious types of collisions because of the severe injuries that often result. According to one study, 30% of cross-median crashes result in serious injuries and fatalities. A Washington State Department of Transportation Median...
How Dangerous, Hidden Stop Signs can cause Car Crashes
By Ray Kahler and Keith Kessler
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES’ LEGAL DUTY TO DESIGN AND MAINTAIN SAFE ROADS UNDER WASHINGTON STATE LAWIf you were injured due to a driver running a stop sign, you might have a claim against the governmental entity responsible for...
Pedestrian injuries in midblock crosswalks
According to data from the Federal Highway Administration, over 70% of pedestrian fatalities occur at non-intersection locations, including midblock crossings -- marked crosswalks between intersections.
Midblock crossings on multi-lane, busy streets present safety concerns because drivers do not expect pedestrians at locations other than intersections, and on multi-lane roads,...
State of Washington pays $3 million to settle lawsuit over deaths on dangerous stretch of Highway 522
In 2014, Stanley and Joan Kinger were leaving their daughter’s house in Monroe, where they had just delivered lemon cookies and fresh-caught fish. On the way home, the Kingers’ vehicle was struck head-on by another driver on Highway 522, near Fales Road. The Kingers...