Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Pedicab Accident

The wife of a man killed in a pedicab accident in downtown Seattle last year has filed suit against the cab company and the cab manufacturer for wrongful death. Mary Dzioba, wife of Peter Dzioba, filed the claim against Cascadia Cabs of Seattle and manufacturer Ningbo Nanyang of China on Monday. Dzioba was thrown from the pedicab after the driver, who reportedly could not brake at a red light, collided with a scooter and a minivan. His wife was also thrown from the cab, but experienced non-life threatening injuries. The lawsuit claims that the cab's brakes were faulty.

Many automobile accidents are caused by defective products. Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. However, the death is more difficult to accept when it is the result of a poorly designed or manufactured product. If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by a faulty product, you may have a claim for wrongful death. An experienced Seattle accident lawyer can help bring the responsible parties to justice in your case.

If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by a product defect, contact the Seattle accident attorneys at Peizer, Richards & Ziontz at (206) 682-7700 to discuss your case. Our Seattle accident lawyers handle personal injury and auto accident cases in Alki, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Bellevue, Bothell, Brighton, Broadmor, Broadway, Fauntleroy, Fremont, Georgetown, Green Lakes, Hazelwood, Kenmore, Kirkland, Laurelhurst, Madrona, Medina, Mercer Island, Metum, Midlakes, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach, Redmond, Renton, Richmond Beach, Shoreline, Wallingford, and Yarrow Point. Our Seattle accident lawyers offer a free initial consultation in all auto accident cases.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Cyclist Hits, Seriously Injures Seattle Pedestrian

A Seattle pedestrian was rushed to the hospital Tuesday evening after being hit by a cyclist while crossing the street. The pedestrian was attempting to cross Beacon Street near College when struck by a bicycle heading north on Beacon. According to news reports, the pedestrian suffered life-threatening head injuries in the accident. His injures have since been downgraded to non-life threatening.

This incident is a sad reminder that even bicycles can cause serious injuries and even death to other cyclists or pedestrians involved in the accident. It is important that both cyclists and pedestrians follow all applicable traffic laws in order to reduce the risk of accidents and of injury. Pedestrians or cyclists injured in any type of accident should contact a Seattle accident lawyer to recover compensation for their medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages that resulted from the accident.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, contact the experienced Seattle accident lawyers at Peizer, Richards & Ziontz at (206) 682-7700 to discuss your case. The injury lawyers at Peizer, Richards & Ziontz handle personal injury and auto accident cases in Seattle, Alki, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Bellevue, Bothell, Brighton, Broadmor, Broadway, Fauntleroy, Fremont, Georgetown, Green Lakes, Hazelwood, Kenmore, Kirkland, Laurelhurst, Madrona, Medina, Mercer Island, Metum, Midlakes, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach, Redmond, Renton, Richmond Beach, Shoreline, Wallingford, and Yarrow Point. Our Seattle accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay a fee unless you receive monetary compensation in your case.