Seattle Car Accident Lawyer | School Zone Safety

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With a new school year upon us, the Seattle Police Department is placing an emphasis on enforcement of speed limits in school zones. As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know the importance that we place on the safety of our children. It is universally recognized that near a school, there is an increased risk of a child who may not understand the dangers automobiles represent suddenly running into the street or some other unexpected and dangerous behavior. To compensate for this increased risk, speed limits near schools are lowered during the times when students are likely to be present. As we move from summer vacation to the fall semester of school, it is extremely important that we all do our part to protect the children of our communities by observing these lowered school zone speed limits. The police departments of Seattle and many of our other local communities will be keeping an extra eye on our schools to be sure that school zones are being observed.

According to the Washington Department of Transportation, each year nearly 2000 pedestrians are injured in collisions in the state of Washington. The vast majority of these pedestrians suffer minor injuries, but nearly 300 suffer serious injuries and about 60 are killed each year. Pedestrians have none of the protection in a collision that the occupants of cars and trucks have, and as such it is important to try to minimize the number of pedestrian collisions. School zones are a big part of that effort. For several years the Seattle Department of Transportation has been working to improve the signage used to indicate these zones.

Unfortunately, there are and will continue to be pedestrian collisions, and some of those pedestrians will be children despite the best efforts of the police. When a pedestrian is involved in a collision, because they have no physical protection, it is particularly important to speak with a pedestrian accident attorney to protect their rights. If you or your child has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you need an experienced attorney who can explain your rights, and evaluate the details of your particular situation. Jason Epstein is an aggressive Seattle pedestrian accident attorney who can make sure that your interests are protected while you recover from your injuries. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.