Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) reports that they arrested a Monroe, Washington resident not once but two times in the month of February for extreme drunk driving. In both arrests, the woman's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was measured at above a .300%. In Washington State, a BAC of 0.08% is considered legally intoxicated.

In a media release, the WSP says they first arrested Martha Hernandez, age 26, on February 6th on State Route 522 and she had a BAC of .310%. Hernandez was admitted into the King County Detoxification Center after being processed for DUI.

About three weeks later, on February 24th, found Hernandez passed out in her car. She apparently passed out while driving eastbound on Interstate 90 at mile post 49. Her BAC was measured at the time of her arrest at .357%. She was again booked into King County Jail for Driving Under the Influence.

In Washington State, approximately 45% of all car accident fatalities are alcohol-related. Victims of drunken drivers often suffer horrible injuries including traumatic brain injury, paralysis, or spinal cord damage.

Hopefully, the WSP can convince Ms. Hernandez to stay off the road before she kills or maims someone.

This blog is from Seattle Car Accident attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent the victims of drunken drivers and their families. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one has been killed, due to a drunken driver, contact us. We will aggressively work to insure your rights are protected and you obtain the compensation for your injuries that you deserve.

Call us at 1-88-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Three Michigan tourists were injured in a pedestrian accident in downtown Seattle on Thursday evening reports The Seattle Times. Two of the injured were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, one with "life-threatening injuries" and one with "serious" injuries. The third pedestrian suffered a leg injury.

The pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection of Third Avenue and Lenora Street around 9:20pm, about one-half mile from The Farber Law Group's Seattle Office. Seattle police have arrested the driver of a pickup truck who was turning left onto Third Avenue when he struck the pedestrians who were in a crosswalk.

The driver is under investigation for Vehicular Assault. Vehicular Assault can be charged if someone was seriously injured in a vehicle accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving recklessly or driving without regard for the safety of others.

National Safety Council statistics show that more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured and 5,900 killed after being hit by motor vehicles every year. Washington State law give pedestrians the right of way and car must stop for pedestrians whether in a marked or unmarked cross walk.

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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one killed, in a pedestrian accident, you should contact The Farber Law Group immediately. With our help, we will make sure your rights are protected. We have more than 30 years experience in representing accident victims with serious injuries. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to help you. If you are unable to come to our office, we will come to you.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com.

The Washington State Patrol is investigating King County Assessor, Scott Noble, for drunken driving and vehicular assault after an injury car accident on January 18 when Noble was seriously injured as well as two women in a car that he hit on Interstate 5.

According to a report in The Seattle Times, the accident occurred around 2am on Interstate 5 in Auburn near the Highway 18 on ramp. Witnesses reported seeing Noble's SUV speeding and weaving when he pulled his Toyota Highlander over and then pulled a U-turn, driving southbound in the northbound lanes of the I-5.

Noble ran into a 2005 Liberty driven by Leslie Workman, 26 of Oak Harbor. Workman, who suffered several broken bones in the accident said that she and her passenger were "lucky to be alive." Her passenger, Lyndsey Jones, age 24, also suffered injuries.

Noble and the two women were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, with Noble's injuries being the most severe. Noble was hospitalized for several weeks and has yet to return to his office at the Assessor's office and is said to be working from home.

The results of Noble's blood alcohol content (BAC) test has been forwarded to the King County Prosecutor's office.

Vehicular assault can be charged if someone was seriously injured in a car accident and the driver was driving recklessly or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In Washington State, the driver is deemed under the influence if their BAC was 0.08 or higher.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents caused by drunken drivers. Every year, around 18,000 are killed in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents. Drunken driving can leave victims with severe and permanent injuries and disabilities. With the help of a knowledgeable and experienced car accident lawyer, you may recover compensation for your damages. The Farber Law Group has more than 30 years representing accident victims and their families.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9097 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com.

It's only February 22, 2009 and Washington State has already had its fifth fatal motorcycle accident. In a press release, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) says that they are "alarmed over the high number of fatal crashes occurring so early in 2009." They are hoping this not a trend. Over the last few years, they have seen an increase in motorcycle fatalities: 66 fatal accidents in 2007 and 75 in 2008.

Last year, the WSP investigated 584 motorcycle accidents and issued citations or warnings to 4,409 motorcycle riders for excessive speed.

When the WSP and the Washington Traffic Safety commission analyze motorcycle accident statistics, they find that in accidents involving just a single vehicle, excessive speed is the number one cause of accidents followed by driving under the influence and the inability to stay in the lane. In fatal motorcycle accidents, around 40% of the riders were found to be under the influence of alcohol.

In Washington State, motorcycle riders are required to have a motorcycle endorsement. The WSP found that in 34% of motorcycle fatalities, the rider did not have the required endorsement. To get an endorsement a motorcycle rider must:

• Pass a motorcycle knowledge test and pass a motorcycle riding test. Or,
  
• Complete an approved rider course at a motorcycle training school.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents and the families of those killed. The Farber Law Group handles motorcycle accident cases on a contingent fee basis. This means we do not charge you attorneys fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com to set up a free and confidential case consultation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue and, if your injuries are so severe you can't come to us, we will come to you.

The Seattle Times reports that an unidentified male pedestrian, age 44, was seriously injured after being hit by a Sound Transit bus Friday evening in Everett. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of injuries.

The pedestrian accident happened at the intersection of Pacific and Wetmore avenues around 5pm.

Police are investigating the cause of the accident and do not know if the man was in a crosswalk when he was hit. They will examine a video that was taken by the bus' camera.

Every year, more than 100,000 pedestrians are injured and 5,900 pedestrians are killed by motor vehicles according to the National Safety Council.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in pedestrian accidents, car accidents and motorcycle accidents. We have more than 30 years experience in representing accident victims and their families. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free and confidential case evaluation. Our offices are in Seattle and Bellevue.

KOMONews.com reports that two Auburn men, one 33 and one 28, were injured in a car accident when the Hummer they were driving crashed and rolled over on Interstate 5 (I-5) early Saturday morning in Martha Lake, just northwest of Lynnwood.

The accident occurred as the vehicle was going north on I-5 just past the Interstate 405 connection. The Hummer went off the highway, hit a guardrail and rolled over.

Both the driver and passenger were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of injuries. The vehicle was totaled.

Police believe that drugs or alcohol may have played a part in the accident.

This information is brought you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of Th eFarber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in car accidents due to drunk drivers. With our help you may recover compensation for your injuries including loss of wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free an confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to help you.

A Bellevue police officer suffered minor injuries after his police cruiser was hit by a van carrying four teenagers.

According to an article in The BellevueReporter.com, the officer was headed westbound on Eighth Street when he was hit by a van traveling southbound on Bellevue Way. The van had four juveniles inside. Police arrested the driver of the van as well as one passenger because of an outstanding warrant. The motor vehicle accident occurred on Monday morning, February 16, around 5am. Police believe the van ran a red light.

The police officer was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and then released.

Police are investigating whether alcohol or drugs were involved. Charges may be pending.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have injuries, including whiplash, due to car accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to help you.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com for a free case consultation.

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The Seattle Times reports that a Pierce Transit shuttle van for disabled people was involved in an rear-end motor vehicle accident on Highway 512 in Lakewood. Injuries were said to be mild but the driver and all five passengers were taken to St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood as a precaution. Lakewood is a city about 7 miles south of Tacoma via the Interstate 5.

The auto accident occurred when the van was rear-ended by a semi-truck which pushed the van into another vehicle. Washington State Trooper Brandy Kessler says that the semi-truck driver was driving too fast.

This information has been provided by the Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been injured in car accidents including whiplash injuries. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages including medical costs, loss of wages and for pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or email attorney@hgfarber.com . We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue and have more than 30 years experience to help you.

King5.Com reports that Brandon J. Harris, 35, of Olympia was killed in a pedestrian accident on Monday afternoon.

The pedestrian accident occurred on 183rd Avenue in Olympia. According to the report, Harris had parked his car on the right side of the street and crossed the street to talk to a family member. When he crossed back to his car, he was hit by a small car driven by a Rochester woman.

Harris was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle♦ where he was pronounced dead.

Police are investigating the accident but they believe no charges will be filed.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people with serious injuries due to car accidents and the families of those killed. We have more than 30 years experience representing people in injury and wrongful death cases. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to help you with your case.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free case evaluation. Call us toll free at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com.

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that a Granite Falls man was seriously injured and later died of his injuries after he was hit by a car on State Route 92 while riding a lawn mower. The motor vehicle accident occurred around noon on Sunday at 75th Street NE. The man was struck and injured by a small car and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he died.

Granite Falls is a small town north east of Marysville and about 43 miles north east from Seattle. It is located in Snohomish County and has a population of about 2,200. Granite Falls is a small town where it is not unusual for someone to ride a riding lawn mower on the highway in order to mow a neighbor's yard. Police said drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the accident.

This information is provided by Seattle car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in motor vehicle accidents. Serious injures can include whiplash, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, cuts and lacerations and traumatic brain injury.

Contact The Farber Law Group today at 1-800-244-9087 or email attorney@hgfarber.com. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to serve you.

CNN just had an article entitled Officials crack down on booze-serving parents. The article profiled the story of a 16-year-old star football player who was killed in a car accident and police believe he was driving under the influence. They also believe that the teenager had been served alcohol by one of his pal's mothers. If the mother, Kecia Evangela Whitfield, age 43, is convicted she could be required to serve a year in prison as well as pay thousands of dollars in fines.

Increasingly, states are creating "social host liability" laws and imposing heavy penalties on adults who serve alcohol to minors even in their own home. There are a lot of parents who believe that if they allow teenager to drink at home, that it will be safer for the teenagers. Some parents have a belief that if the drinking is done at home then they control binge drinking, and problems associated with it like rape, sexual assault and alcohol poisoning. This belief is becoming a trend in some areas.

In all states, it is legal to give your child alcohol. It is, however, illegal to give another person's child alcohol.

Social Host Liability

In 24 states, legislatures have enacted laws which hold adults who serve or provide alcohol to a minor to be held criminally liable if the minor is killed or injured or kills or injures another person. This law is similar to dram shop laws for businesses.

With dram shop liability, if a person is injured or killed by a drunk driver, then the restaurant, bar or social club that served the obviously intoxicated person can be found negligent as well.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one been killed by a drunken driver, you should contact the law offices of Herbert G. Farber. We are a personal injury firm with offices in Bellevue and Seattle and we have considerable experience in representing victims of drunken drivers. We will aggressively pursue your claim. We represent victims on a contingency fee basis meaning you pay nothing unless we recover a settlement for you.

A Kirkland man had his Jaguar XJ6 taken at knife-point in the 13000 block of 166th Way Northeast around noon on Saturday afternoon reports The Seattle Times. A Medina police officer saw the Jaguar heading west on State Route 520 and pursued it. The chase went across Lake Washington and onto the Interstate 5 headed south and ended when the Jaguar crashed into two other vehicles on Interstate 5 at Pine Street.

The driver of the Jaguar suffered injuries and had to be extricated from the stolen car. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Charges are pending. A driver of one of the cars hit by the Jaguar also suffered injuries.

The Medina police are investigating whether they followed proper protocol in pursuing the Jaguar.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in car accidents. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to serve you.

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Two buses ferrying the Eastern Washington University track team and their coaches to a meet at the University of Washington were involved in a rear-end bus accident on State Route 520 near the 84th Avenue exit in Bellevue. Four passengers were taken to area hospitals with injuries. Others had minor injuries that were treated at the accident scene.

According to reports on The Seattle Times and KomoNews.com, the accident occurred around rush hour on Friday evening. The buses were in the right hand HOV lane when a driver that was described as "erratic" cut in front of the first bus. The first bus drive braked abruptly and the second bus rear-ended the first bus.

Police are investigating the driver of the car for Driving Under the Influence. The driver of the car drove off after the bus accident but was apprehended shortly after the collision after hitting a barrier in the mid-span area of the 520 bridge. Reports said that police had calls about the driver prior to the accident. One person wrote on the KOMO news blog that the driver of the car intentionally pulled in front of the buses and braked.

King County Metro sent two buses to take the student athletes and coaches on to the University of Washington. The two buses involved in the accident had to be towed from the scene.

This information is provided by the Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, including whiplash injuries. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries including pain and suffering. With offices in Bellevue and Seattle, we have more than 30 years experience in the Pacific Northwest.

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A 32-year old Seattle man was critically injured and his passenger was killed on the northbound Interstate 5 in Seattle near the NE 50th street exit in a roll-over car accident.

A report in The Seattle Times said that police were responding to a call about erratic driving when they came upon an SUV engulfed in flames. Witnesses had seen the SUV, a Chevrolet Blazer, speeding shortly before 2am. Apparently, the driver lost control of the Blazer, it hit some light poles, rolled and ended up on its top. The driver was able to extricate himself from the vehicle. He was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with life threatening injuries. His passenger died at the scene.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in motor vehicle accidents.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087. We have an office in Seattle and one in Bellevue to serve you.

The Seattle Times reports that a Kent man, age 35, was killed in a motorcycle accident Wednesday evening around 6:00pm. The motor vehicle accident happened on the ramp merging onto southbound Interstate 5 from eastbound Highway 518 in Tukwila. According to the article, the motorcycle and a car collided when both vehicles were changing lanes.

This information is provided by the Seattle Car Accident lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in motorcycle and car accidents. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we work hard for our clients to help them recover all the damages for which they are entitled.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail us at attorney@hgfarber.com.

King5.com reports that a Burien taxi cab driver was killed early this morning on State Route 509 and South Street.

According to the report, the taxi driver's car spun out and when he got out of his tax, he was hit by three other vehicles who could not stop on the icy road.

This information is brought to you by Seattle car Accident lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in car accidents and pedestrian accidents. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we work hard to help our clients obtain compensation for their damages.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study today which revealed that three pickup trucks had marginal or poor ratings in side impact crash tests. The test results may seem a bit surprising because the three pickup trucks should have an advantage because of their size, weight and height. The three trucks are the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, and Nissan Titan.

The side crash tests determines the safety for passengers in crashes with SUVs or pickups. The Insurance Institute can compare side crash test results with other vehicles of the same type and in the same weight category. These three trucks did worse in their results than many of the cars that were tested.

The Institute said that passengers in trucks have a higher seating position and the crash dummies are head and shoulders above the striking barrier. Passengers in cars are usually more vulnerable because their bodies are in line with the front of vehicles that might hit them.

This information is provided by Seattle car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car and truck accidents. If you or a loved one has a serious injury due to another's negligence, contact The Farber Law Group. With officers in Seattle and Bellevue, we will work hard to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

A 44-year-old King County Sheriff's deputy was taken to Overlake Hospital in Bellevue with minor injures in a single car accident on Tuesday. According to a report in the Bellevue Reporter, the deputy crashed into the Jersey Barrier on Interstate 405 north of Northeast Eighth Street. Apparently she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions.

The report said the motor vehicle accident occurred around 6am and the southbound HOV lane had to be closed for a couple of hours.

The officer suffered facial cuts and was treated and released.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We are a personal injury law firm with offices in Bellevue and Seattle. If you or a loved one has serious injuries due to a car accident you should contact us. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries.

The Everett HeraldNet.com reports that Snohomish County has agreed to pay a bicyclist $300,000 for a bicycle accident he suffered in late 2005 when he was hit by a public works employee while riding his bicycle to work.

According to the report, Ryan Abbott, who was in his late 20's, was riding his bicycle east on Hewitt Avenue around 6:25 am in downtown Everett when a county utility worker pulled in front of him. Abbott suffered broken elbows which rendered him unable to perform his physically demanding job at a lumber yard. The settlement will allow him to train for a new career.

The case did not go to trial and the settlement was reached with the help of a mediator.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in bicycle accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. With our help you may recover compensation for your injuries. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to help you.

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A 26-year-old Auburn woman was killed in a car accident on Interstate 5 south of Federal Way and State Route 18 in King County, Washington. The woman, who was a passenger in the car, was killed when the Honda Accord she was riding in veered off of the road and crashed into trees.

According to a report in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the accident happened around 3:30 am on Saturday morning. The driver of the car, a 35-year-old Tacoma man, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of his injuries. His condition is unknown at this time.

The State Patrol believe drugs or alcohol may have been involved in the accident. In Washington State, if a person is killed in a car accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the driver can be charged with Vehicular Homicide. In addition, the family of the deceased can bring a civil suit under Washington State wrongful death statutes which allows the family of a person killed in an accident to recover damages if a person's negligence caused a family member's death.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We are a personal injury law firm that represents people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in auto accidents. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we will work hard to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free and confidential case evaluation.

The Seattle Times reports that a Bellingham woman, age 36, received an eye injury after a dump truck carrying a load of pea gravel dropped part of its load on Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle. Apparently, the gravel hit the passenger side front window of the truck the woman was a passenger in, shattering the window and blowing glass injured the woman's eye.

The car accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 underneath the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.

The article said the driver of the pickup truck was not injured.

In Washington State, Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.655 -- the "unsecured load" or "Maria's law" -- requires that no vehicle should be driven on a highway with a load that is not fastened or secured from dropping, sifting, or leaking content from a vehicle. The vehicle code specifies that a load must be securely fastened or covered to prevent a hazard on the highway. Failure to secure a load is a second degree misdemeanor.

The "unsecured load" or "Maria's law" was enacted after Maria Federici, a Renton resident, was severely injured and blinded because a pickup truck lost a load. She was awarded a $15.5 million settlement by a King County jury in 2007.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of the personal injury attorney firm, The Farber law Group. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in auto accidents including those caused by unsecured loads.

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A University of Washington molecular neurobiologist, Kevin Black, 39, of Ballard was killed in a bicycle accident on Wednesday morning in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

The bicycle accident occurred around 9 am near Northwest 64th Street and 24th Avenue Northwest in Ballard. According to the report in The Seattle Post Intelligencer, Black was riding south on 24th Avenue when he was hit by a van driven by a female also heading south. Police are investigating the cause of the accident but Black may have attempted to pass the van on the left as the van made a left turn.

Bystanders provided CPR on Black and he was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he was pronounced dead.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the families of those killed in car accident, motorcycle accident and bicycle accidents.

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A Kent, Washington man, Tyrone Kinzer (age 43) has been arrested for investigation of DUI and second-degree assault after a car accident that injured two women in Oregon.

According to The Seattle Times, the accident occurred at 11:36 pm on Highway 11 about 10 miles southwest of Walla Walla, Washington. Kinzer, driving a 2003 Toyota, apparently rear-ended a 1998 Ford Taurus. The driver of the Taurus fled the accident scene, leaving behind two injured passengers, a woman, age 23, with critical injuries and a woman, age 43, with minor injuries.

Kinzer was treated for injuries at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla before he was booked into the Walla Walla County Jail. Police are looking for the driver of the Taurus.

This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and the families of those killed. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we work hard to help accident victims recover compensation for their damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free case evaluation.

Seattle's King5.com reports that two women were injured when they collided head-on in a car accident on State Route 18 near Preston. According to the report, the auto accident occurred around 6:30am at Highway 18 near Raging River. This location is approximately two miles south of Interstate 90.

Both cars had extensive front-end damage and both drivers suffered "non-life threatening" injuries. One woman had to be extricated from her vehicle.

The Washington State Patrol did not give a reason for the accident.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have serious injuries -- including whiplash -- because of car accidents. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we will work to insure your rights are protected.

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Seattle's KOMO News.com reports that a man in a wheelchair was hit by a car and killed while attempting to cross Highway 99 in an unmarked crosswalk on Saturday night in Mukilteo.

According to the report, the accident occurred at Highway 99 and Gibson road around 10pm. The wheel-chair bound man, age 58, was hit by a Kia Sedona driven by an Everett man, age 26. The report said it is unlikely that charges will be filed against the driver.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents. We also represent the families of those who have been killed.

Contact us today for a free and confidential case evaluation.