Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A 24-year-old man was killed in a rollover car accident in the southbound lanes of Highway 99 near the Aurora Bridge in Seattle this morning around 7:27am.

The driver of the vehicle, also a 24-year-old man, was treated at Harborview Medical Center and was arrested upon release. He may be charged with Vehicular Homicide. Washington State Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.520, states that Vehicular Homicide can be charged if a person is killed in a motor vehicle accident and the driver was driving with reckless disregard for the safety of others, was driving under the influence or driving recklessly.

It appears that speed was certainly a factor in this accident. Police are investigating.

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 motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. We aggressively represent the victims of drunken drivers and their familiy.

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Source:
Passenger dies from rollover crash on Aurora
by KOMO staff
Published: May 31, 2010

A motorcyclist was critically injured on Saturday afternoon around 5:30pm in an accident on Interstate 5 in Seattle, just south of the Martin Luther King Jr. Way exit.

According to a report in The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the motorcyclist, a 64-year-old man, was headed north on I-5 on his 2002 Triumph motorcycle when a Honda Civic driven by a 23-year-old man suddenly crossed from the right hand lane of traffic across all lanes of traffic and into the middle barrier. The motorcyclist was unable to avoid the collision and ran into the Honda.

The motorcyclist was taken to Harborview Medical Center and is in critical condition.

The driver of the Honda was also taken to Harborview and his injuries are described as serious.

The Washington State Patrol is asking anyone who may have witnessed events leading up to the accident to contact Detective Russell Haake at 425-401-7788.

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 motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Two Sedro-Wooley residents were injured in a head-on car accident on Thursday afternoon around 4:22pm.

According to a report in the Sky Valley Chronicle, Betty L. Blouin, 55, failed to yield the right-of-way when making a left hand turn onto Mosier Road from Highway 9 and collided with a Mitsubishi driven by Assunta Draper Napoleone, 51.

Both drivers were injured in the motor vehicle accident and taken to Skagit Valley Hospital. Both of the vehicles were considered totaled.

The Washington State Patrol is investigating the accident and they suspect that alcohol may have been a factor.

Washington state vehicle code RCW 46.61.185 states that a driver who turns to the left within an intersection must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.

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 motor vehicle accidents caused by the negligence of another. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Scot Weber, 51, of Silvana has died of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident in on Interstate 5, near Smokey Point, on May 19th.

According to a report in the HearldNet of Everett, Weber was riding his motorcycle northbound on Interstate 5 around 1:30pm when a construction truck pulled from the right-hand shoulder in front of him. Weber, was unable to avoid the accident and crashed his 1983 Yamaha motorcycle into the back of the pickup truck, suffering life-threatening injuries.

Weber was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he died later that evening.

The driver of the truck was uninjured. He may be cited because it is the duty of a driver entering a highway to yield the right-of-way to all vehicles lawfully approaching on the highway.

People who knew Weber said that if anyone could have avoided the motorcycle accident, Weber would have been able to. Weber was described as a "local legend" in the off-motorcycle riding community because he was so intense.

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 family of those killed. We represent families in their wrongful death cases when the death of their loved one was caused because of the negligence of another.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

KOMO News of Seattle reports that one man was critically injured and another seriously injured in a cross-over motor vehicle accident on the Lowell-Snohomish River road in Snohomish around 6:30pm on Wednesday night.

According to the report, a Snohomish man in his 20s was driving eastbound in a Ford pickup truck when he crossed the center line and ran head-on into a Ford Escort driven by a 40-year-old Everett man.

The driver of the Escort suffered life-threatening injuries and he was taken to Harborview Medical in Seattle.

The driver of the pickup was taken to Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland.

It is not known whether alcohol or drugs or driver inattention played a factor in the accident but police are investigating.

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 and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Honda Motor Co. says that it will install a new safety feature on all Honda brand and Acura brand vehicles. The new feature is a brake override safety system which will cut power to the engine , preventing runaway car accidents.

According to Honda, all Honda and Acura passenger vehicles will have the new technology installed by the end of 2011. The new system cuts engine power when both the brake and accelerator are pressed at the same time.

This safety feature is being installed after approximately 6,200 complaints involving sudden acceleration -- including 89 deaths and 57 injuries -- were attributed to some Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles. In March, Honda recalled approximately 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of "soft brakes."

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 and the family of those killed including those caused by defective products. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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The Washington State Patrol reports that John Cabell, 18, of Olympia and his passenger James Cooley, 19, of Rochester were injured in a car accident when the 1990 Pontiac they were riding in went off the road and crashed into trees.

Cooley, who was the most injured of the two, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Cabell was taken to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia.

According to the WSP release, the single car accident occurred around 11:30am Wednesday near Polehn and Case roads. Maytown is located just east of Interstate 5 along SR 122, approximately 12 miles from downtown Olympia.

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 caused by the negligence of another. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Summer is supposed to be fun for kids but summer is the time when emergency rooms see more accidental deaths in children including drowning, heat related injuries and sun burns.

The following are some things to think about in the summer to avoid tragic accidents:

Swimming Pool Accidents - Many people think that pool parties are safe because there are many adults around. The truth of the matter is that adults can be very preoccupied at parties. At parties, a safety monitor should be designated who's job is to be "life guard" at the pool. Another safety measure is to move excess pool toys and inflatables out of the water so that they do not block the view.

Floaties and life vests in swimming pools -- These devices often give a false sense of security and can slip off or not keep a child's head out of the water. Adult supervision is still required.

Drowning -- A child can drown is a matter of a minute or two. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children between 1 and 14.

Sunburns - Many people have the misconception that you cannot get a burn on a cloudy day. However, on on cloudy days UV exposure can be very harmful and sunscreen, hats and protective clothing should be used.

Heat stroke -- heat stroke and exhaustion can happen early in the season before the high temperatures of mid-July and August because many people haven't become acclimatized to the temperature.

Car Temperature - The inside temperature of a car can quickly rise to more than 170 when the outside temperature is between 80 to 100 degrees. Children can suffer brain damage or heat stroke at these high temperatures so never leave a child in a car alone.

Children left in cars -- Every year, between 15 and 25 children are accidentally left in the back seat of their parents or caregivers cars and die due to heat. We did not see these types of accidents before child seats were moved to the back. Visual clues or seat monitors should be used to avoid this type of tragic accident.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We are a personal injury law firm that represents families whose children have been seriously injured or who have died due to the negligence of another.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Two men were killed in an industrial accident at Ferrellgas company, a propane company in Auburn, on Wednesday around 5:15pm.

According to a report in The Seattle Times, the men were operating a boom on a truck that struck or came in close contact to a power line. It is not clear what killed the men but there was a fire after the accident which consumed the truck the men were driving.

Ferrellgas provides propane gas to residential, business, farm and fleet and is located at 3611 A Street SE in Auburn.http://maps.google.com/?q=3611%20A%20Street%20S.E.,Auburn,WA,98002

The Department of Labor and Industries along with the Auburn Fire Department is investigating the cause of the construction accident.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been injured in construction and industrial accidents and the families of those killed. We have more than 30 years experience representing families with their wrongful death claims.

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A speeding car crashed into a parked pickup truck on Vassault Street in North Tacoma on Monday night around 11:00pm, killing one man and injuring two others.

Both of the injured men were taken to Tacoma General Hospital. Their condition was not reported.

According to a report on King5.com of Seattle, witnesses reported seeing the car traveling at up to 120 mph before the motor vehicle accident.

Apparently none of the three men were wearing seat belts because all of them were thrown from the vehicle.

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 and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages including pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

A 35-year-old Newcastle man was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday night when the pickup truck he was driving was rear-ended by a car driven by a 25-year-old Issaquah woman causing his pickup truck to land in a ditch. The injured man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of his injuries; he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

The force of the impact caused the Issaquah woman's Ford Focus to flip onto its top. Police believe that the woman was speeding at the time of the accident. She was treated at the scene of the accident. Police suspect the woman may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. If this is the case, she could be charged with Vehicular Assault.

According to a report in Newcastle-News.com, the accident occurred on state Route 900 near 172nd Place Southeast, southwest of Issaquah around 11:30pm.

The Washington State Patrol is investigating 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 in car accidents caused by the negligence of another. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages.

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The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that Richard J. Hohn, 26, of Tacoma, has been arrested and may be charged with DUI, Vehicular Homicide and illegal lane change in the motorcycle accident death of Ernest E. Geer, 33, of Shoreline on Saturday.

According to the report, Hohn was driving his Toyota 4Runner northbound on Highway 7 around 3:40pm when he attempted a passing maneuver on a curving stretch of the two-lane highway. He struck Geer who was thrown off his motorcycle and was then hit by another vehicle.

Police believe that Hohn may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Washington state motor vehicle code, RCW 46.61.520 "Vehicular Homicide," says that a driver can be charged with Vehicular Homicide if a person is killed in an accident and the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving with reckless disregard to the safety of others or driving recklessly.

When a driver is charged with Vehicular Homicide, he or she is tried by the State of Washington. In addition, the family of a person killed as a result of Vehicular Homicide can bring a suit for wrongful death.  The Washington state wrongful death statute allows the family of a person who was wrongfully killed to recover damages in a civil action on behalf of their deceased loved one.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in handling wrongful death cases.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

A 22-year-old woman was injured in a pedestrian accident near Meadowdale Neighborhood Park in Lynnwood on Friday reports the HearldNet of Everett. The driver of the vehicle that hit the woman fled the accident scene.

According to the report, the woman was in a crosswalk when she was hit by a blue SUV. Her right ankle was broken and she suffered other injuries to her leg.

The driver of the SUV is described as white man between 23 and 35 years of age, and between 5'10" and 6' feet tall. Lynnwood police are asking anyone with information about the pedestrian accident or the driver to call officer Savell at 425-670-5600.

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 pedestrian accidents and the family of those killed.

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The League of American Bicyclists has ranked Washington as the most Bicycle Friendly State (BFS) in the nation. This is the third year in a row that Washington has garnered the honor.

The League ranks all 50 states based on data they collect based on the following factors:

• Legislation - laws and regulations which enhance bicycle safety and rights
  
• Programs and policies - including bike trails, Complete Streets policies, etc.
  
• Infrastructure - miles of bicycle routes, bicycle trails and bicycle-related projects.
  
• Education and encouragement - bicycle education directed both motorists and cyclists and promotion of bicycle tourism.
  
• Evaluation & Planning - how bicycling is included in the state's highway safety plan, recreation plans and transportation plans. Also includes bicycle accident statistics and bicycle commuting rates.
  
• Enforcement - training of law enforcement and traffic judges to protect cyclists' rights.

Washington state vehicle code provides that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles (RCW 46.61.755). 

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 bicycle accidents and the family of those killed. Because bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries including traumatic brain injury, fractures and even death, it is important that you have a bicycle accident lawyer who will fight to make sure your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

The HeraldNet of Everett reports that an 88-year-old man died of injuries he sustained when he drove his car off of East Fakkema Road near Taylor Road and into an embankment in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. According to the report, the man was driving alone in his Nissan Maxima when the accident occurred around 11:40pm on Thursday. The man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle but he succumbed to his injuries. 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 and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages, including pain and suffering. Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

A 40-year-old Seattle man was seriously injured in a bicycle accident this morning when he was hit by a car on Southwest Admiral Way at The Bridge. (see map).

It appears that the bicyclist may have been hit by a motorist making a left hand turn. The bicyclist was trapped under the vehicle and the car had to be jacked up and the bicycle cut into pieces before the cyclist could be extricated. The driver of the car was not injured.

According to one report, the bicyclist was undergoing surgery on his pelvis.

The Seattle Police have asked anyone who witness the accident to contact Detective Tim Wear at (206) 684-8935.

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 bicycle accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages which includes medical bills, lost wages (past and future), pain and suffering, disability, paid caregivers, and property damage.

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The City of Bellevue is hosting several public open houses on May 18th at which residents can provide input on 108th Avenue SE improvement plans. Bellevue wants to improve the road for bicyclists and pedestrians to prevent accidents and improve safety.

Bellevue has a budget of $7 million to improve the stretch of 108th Avenue Southeast through Enatai, between Bellevue Way and Interstate 90. Street map here.

The street has become increasingly important for bicycle commuters and pedestrians who walk to schools, parks, swimming polls and churches.

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 bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Source:
The Seattle Times
Bellevue Blog
Posted by Katherine Long
"Pedestrian, bike improvements planned for Bellevue's 108th Avenue SE"

Christopher J. Torres, 21, of Richland is in fair condition at Kennewick General Hospital after being involved in a head-on motor vehicle accident in Finley on May 17 reports The News Tribune of Tacoma.

According to the report, Torres was traveling northbound on Highway 397 when he crossed the center line and hit a southbound pickup truck driven by Elias E. Magallon Cano, 17, of Kennewick. The motor vehicle accident occurred around 8:35pm.

Cano and his passenger, Kalah Caldwell, 19, of Benton City were treated for injures and released

The Washington State Patrol believes alcohol may have been a factor in the car 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 in motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. We aggressively represent the victims of drunken drivers.

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A motorcyclist was seriously injured today around 1:45pm when a construction truck pulled out in front of him on northbound Interstate 5 in Arlington.

According to a report on King 5 of Seattle, the motorcycle accident occurred around 1:30pm near the State Route 531 interchange.

The motorcyclist was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were blocked after 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 in motorcycle accidents caused by the negligence of another. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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The Washington State Patrol, in a media release, reminds motorists to properly secure loads on vehicles or risk a fine of $5,000 and a year in jail time.

Washington State Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.655:

No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public highway unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping there from.

Every year in the state of Washington, nearly 12 million pounds of refuse lands on county, state and interstate roads. This refuse is an eyesore, harms our wildlife and can cause traffic accidents. Every year, more than 400 motor vehicle accidents are caused by unsecured loads some resulting in devastating injuries and occasionally death.

Motorists often have the mistaken belief that if they carry something heavy in a pickup truck or trailer, they don't need to tie it down. While a couch, refrigerator or household furniture might not blow out of the back of a truck, the momentum of heavy objects when a vehicle stops can have disastrous consequences.

The Washington State Patrol tells witnesses to lost loads to call 911 immediately and provide the following information:

• location where you saw the vehicle
  
• direction in which the vehicle was traveling
  
• the road the vehicle was traveling on
  
• description of the vehicle including color
  
• vehicle license plate number
  
• name of trucking company or other identifying information on the vehicle
  
• a description of what you saw
  
• identify yourself as a witness or a victim.

Besides calling 911 regarding a lost load, you can report the incident on the WSP web site.
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 motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Eight children from Brewster were injured on Saturday night in a two-car accident when a car driven by Adriana Gomez Saucedo, 18, attempted to pass a GMC Yukon driven by Maria Zaudio Orozco, 49, and the two vehicles collided.

The motor vehicle accident occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound on Highway 97, approximately 10 miles north of Brewster. Gomez Saucedo hit the GMC driven by Zaudio Orozco while attempting to pass; both vehicles left the roadway and Gomez Saucedo's car rolled at least twice.

According to a report in The Wenatchee World, four teenagers in Gomez Saucedo's Mazda were injured including  Cynthia Ramirez Arellano, 16, head injury; Edith Saucedo Gomez, 17, back and pelvis injury; Bernice Gomez Saucedo, 14, head injury; Carina Valasquez, 16, arm and head injury. Adriana Gomez Saucedo was not injured.

The four children injured in Zaudio Orozco's vehicle included  Laura Zamudio, 17, neck and head injury; Cynthia Ramirez, 16, neck injury; Esteban Orozco, 1, neck injury; Olga Orozco, 5, neck injury. Zaudio Orozco and Armando Zamudio, 42, a passenger, were not injured.

All eight victims were taken to Okanogan Douglas Hospital in Brewster for treatment.

Passing accidents can cause severe injuries and often involve fatalities. This is because the vehicles involved are usually traveling at speeds of 25mph or more and often involved head-on collisions. Passing maneuvers can be especially dangerous for new or inexperienced drivers.

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 and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages including pain and suffering.

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The Seattle Times reports that a two year-old girl was killed in a tragic pedestrian accident today in Outlook, Washington, when she ran into the roadway and was hit by a car. Outlook is a small community in Yakima county located between Yakima and Richland.

The report said that the girl's mother was checking her mail on the other side of Outlook road when her daughter ran into the roadway.

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 pedestrian and car accidents and the family of those killed.

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The Washington State Patrol is warning drivers that they will fully enforce the new primary cell phone law starting June 10. In a media release, the WSP says they will not offer a grace period and they will ticket drivers they see texting while driving or failing to use a hands-free device.

WSP Chief John R Batiste says:

“Drivers have already had nearly two years to adjust their driving habits. We will fully enforce this law from day one.”

The new cell phone law is intended to reduce car accidents, reduce injuries and save lives. Studies show that driver distraction have caused a significant number of auto collisions.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who ave been seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. If you believe your car accident was caused by someone's negligent use of a cell phone read, "What if my car accident was caused by someone using a cell phone?"

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A 69-year-old Puyallup woman, Merita Gayares, was killed this morning in a pedestrian accident around 9am on South Hill in Tacoma.

According to a report in The News Tribune, a pickup truck driven by a 19-year-old man, Edgardo Solorzano of Bonney Lake, working for a Puyallup car dealership, hit Gayares as he pulled out of a business complex in the 12200 block of Meridian Avenue.

Police said that speed, drugs and alcohol were not factors in the pedestrian accident. The driver of the pickup truck may be cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

It is not known whether driver inattention was a factor in the pedestrian accident.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent accident victims and their families. We have more than 30 years representing families with their wrongful death cases. Washington state has a wrongful death statute which allows the family members of a person who has been killed due to the negligence of another to bring a civil action against the person or entity whose negligence caused a family member's death.

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The Washington State Patrol blames mechanical malfunction for causing a rollover motor vehicle accident in Spokane Valley today.

According to a report in the Spokesman-Review, the rear end of Deborah A. McKinney's Ford Explorer SUV became detached causing the vehicle to roll.

McKinney was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane where she is listed in satisfactory condition. Her passenger, Timothy L. Stearns, 45, was listed in serious condition at the same hospital.

The report said that both McKinney and Stearns were thrown from the SUV in the accident and that the pair were not wearing seat belts.

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 motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may be able to obtain compensation for your damages.

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Three people were injured early Wednesday morning around 3:30am in a motor vehicle accident involving two cars and a semi truck on Interstate 5 near Centralia. The accident occurred near milepost 88 in south Thurston County.

The injured were taken to Providence Centralia Hospital.

The accident is blamed on the semi truck driver who apparently hit two cars that had slowed due to construction work.

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 motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Seattle's KIRO TV.com reports that a 26-year-old woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident when she was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the street in the 15200 block of Tukwila International Boulevard around 2am on Monday morning.

According to one report, the woman was unconscious and was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment.

The driver of the pickup truck left the accident scene but police followed a fluid trail and found the truck at 13000 block of 34th Avenue South. Police used dogs to search for the suspect and found and arrested him.

The driver of the truck may be charged with Vehicular Assault because police believe that alcohol was involved in the accident. Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, can be charged if a person is seriously injured in an accident and the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver may also be charged with hit-and-run. Washington Vehicle Code RCW 46.52.020 states that a driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury or death of any person shall immediately stop their vehicle or as close to as possible until the police arrive.

In addition to criminal charges, victims of hit-and-run drivers can potentially have a successful claim under civil law asking for damages including lost wages, rehabilitation costs and medical expenses.

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 pedestrian accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages including for pain and suffering.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

A 38-year-old Bothell man was critically injured in a car accident Saturday afternoon when the car he was driving crossed the center-line on U.S. Route 2 and hit an empty tanker truck. The unidentified man died of his injuries on route to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

According to a report in The Seattle Times, the motor vehicle accident occurred on around 12:15pm near Monroe.

The 50-year-old tanker truck driver from Anacortes was uninjured in the accident. One report said that two other vehicles were hit by flying debris.

There are many concerns about the safety of U.S. 2 between Monroe and the Cascades. This route is a vital link between eastern Washington and the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma and is considered the "gateway" to the Cascades ferrying outdoor enthusiasts and freight.

In 1997, the US 2 Safety Coalition was formed because of the number of fatal car accidents in eastern Snohomish County on this highway. In about a 10 year period, there have been more than 50 fatal motor vehicle accidents on the highway between Snohomish and Stevens pass and more than 20 of these have been "cross-over" accidents in which a driver crossed the center line. Many people, including the Safety Coalition, have lobbied the state legislature to allocate funds to improve the safety of the highway including putting in barriers or creating a divided highway. Many people believe that congestion relief on Highway 2 and safety concerns are ignored in favor of road improvements in more populous areas.

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 and the family of those killed. With our help, you may be able to receive compensation for your damages.

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The Seattle Times reports that Kenneth Laymon, 45, was using his cell phone to send and receive calls right before the accident in Alabama on March 26 that killed Laymon and 10 members of a Mennonite sect that were traveling together to attend a wedding.

According to the report, Laymon was also driving more than 70 mph when he lost control of his tractor-trailer rig, crossed the center line and hit a van carrying the 10 people he killed.

Studies show that when a driver looks at a cell phone or map while driving, they are taking their eyes off of the forward roadway for 4-5 seconds. When driving at speeds of 70mph or more, the vehicle can travel a considerable distance in those 4-5 seconds, thus greatly increasing the chances of an accident like this. It is critically important that motorists keep their eyes on the forward roadway for everyone's safety.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. We will work hard to obtain compensation for your damages including medical costs and for pain and suffering.

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Silvio Oberon has been awarded a $1.45 motor vehicle accident settlement for serious spinal cord injuries he received when he was rear ended by a city of Palo Alto utility worker. Oberon had originally asked for $5million in his lawsuit.

The motor vehicle accident was caused by driver inattention; Oberon's vehicle, was rear-ended when Ruben Salas, who worked for the city, reached for a cell phone.

Oberon's injuries cause him to suffer severe pain due to peripheral neuropathy which is a painful nerve condition. He was fitted with an electronic stimulator which was implanted to help control his back pain.

Spinal Cord Injuries can have devastating consequence including paraplegia, quadriplegia, loss of bowel and bladder control, loss of sexual functioning and muscle atrophy.

Spinal cord injuries can be caused by car accidents, falls, gunshots, diving and sporting accident.

If you have received a spinal cord injury due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages including for pain and suffering.

The Farber Law Group does not charge you any attorneys' fees, until and unless they recover money for you. They then receive a percentage only of what they help you recover. The Farber Law Group has been successful in winning millions of dollars of compensation for people who have sustained serious injury. Call or contact us online today to discuss your case.

See our Spinal Cord Injury Resources

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Daniel Noble, 31, was acquitted of felony hit-and-run in the pedestrian accident that injured two Washington State University (WSU) students in December 2009.

Superior Court Judge David Frazier ruled that Noble was temporarily insane when he injured Neil Waldbjorn, 19, of Malaga, WA and Hogun Hahm, 23, of Pullman, WA. Both students suffered a broken leg in the accident.

Noble had faced charges of Vehicular Assault and ht and run driving in the incident.

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 pedestrian accidents and the family of those killed.

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Source:
The Lewiston Tribune Online
May 5, 2010, 4:34pm
"Noble acquitted"

The Seattle Times reports that a 91-year-old Seattle woman was fatally injured in a pedestrian accident while she was walking on a sidewalk in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.

According to the report, the woman was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 34-year-old man who was backing up into a parking space. The woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center where she died of her injuries.

The pedestrian accident occurred at Harvard Avenue East and East Thomas Street.

The driver of the pickup truck was arrested and may be face charges; Vehicular Homicide may be charged if a person dies of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident and the driver was driving recklessly, driving with reckless disregard to the safety of others or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In additional to criminal charges, the family of the deceased may file a civil suit against the negligent party under Washingon State's wrongful death statute.

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

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Today, The Tacoma News Tribune and The Olympian both reported that Washington State Superintendent of public instruction, Randy Dorn, is legally allowed to drive even though he recently pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and received a 90-day driver's license suspension.

This may surprise some, but Washington State has an Ignition Interlock Driver License which allows some drivers to drive vehicles that are equipped with an ignition interlock device while their regular driver's license is suspended for alcohol-related DUI.

The ignition interlock device requires the driver to blow into the device and the vehicle will not start if the device detects alcohol on the driver's breath. The device may also require additional "Rolling retests" while the vehicle is being driven according to the Department of Licensing web-site.

The cost of installing and leasing an ignition interlock device is the responsibility of the driver. For more information about the Law, see the DOL web-site.

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 motor vehicle accidents caused by drunken drivers and the family of those killed.

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A 51-year-old Tacoma woman was injured in a car accident on Interstate 5 near the 72nd Street exit in Tacoma around 1:25am Sunday morning. The woman was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment; her injuries appear to be serious but not life-threatening.

The multi-car accident occurred when several cars were slowed and stopped at a construction site when a Isuzu Trooper driven by a 22-year-old Lakewood man rear-ended one vehicle, causing a chair-reaction car accident reports Seattle's KOMO News.com.

The Washington State Patrol have arrested the Lakewood man and may charge him with Vehicular Assault. They said that he was speeding and may have been driving under the influence at the time of the accident. Washington Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.522, Vehicular Assault, can be charged if someone was seriously injured in a car accident and the driver was driving recklessly, driving without regard for the safety of others or driving under the influence of alcohol or drug.

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 caused by drunken drivers and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages including medical costs and pain and suffering.

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A 25-year-old man from Oak Harbor, Washington was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence (DUI) after he crossed the center line on Highway 20 and caused a car accident. Oak Harbor is the largest incorporated city on Whidbey Island and is the home of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

According to the report in the HeraldNet.com of Everett, the man hit a vehicle driven by a sheriff's deputy for Island County.

No one appeared to be injured in the car accident.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent victims of drunken drivers who have been seriously inured and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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