Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

The Washington State Patrol reports that a Yelm man, driving a Ford pickup truck, was seriously injured in a Thurston County 3-vehicle accident on Bald Hills Road at 128th Avenue around 3:34pm on January 27.

According to the media release, the Yelm man was waiting to make a left onto 128th Avenue from northbound Bald Hills Road when he was rear-ended which pushed his pickup truck into the southbound lanes where it collided with a southbound vehicle. The force of the collision caused the pickup truck to roll.

The Yelm man was seriously injured and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His two passengers, both juveniles, were treated to St. Pete's Hospital.

The driver of the vehicle that rear-ended the pickup truck was cited for Negligent Driving in the second degree.

Washington Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.526 -- Negligent driving -- can be cited if the driver of a motor vehicle is both negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property. The driver is subject to a fine of $250.

When a person is seriously injured in a motor vehicle caused by the negligence of another person, he/she can file a claim in civil court seeking damages for medical costs, loss of wages and for pain and suffering.

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.

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Kenneth Folden, 28, of Olalla, was killed in an all-terrain vehicle accident five miles of Port Orchard on Sunday afternoon reports Tacoma's The News Tribune.

According to the report, the ATV accident occurred around 3:50pm on Olympic drive when the all-terrain vehicle lost a tire and Folden was thrown off the ATV and hit a tree.

A 26-year-old woman was also thrown from the vehicle and she suffered broken bones and internal injuries. She was transported to Tacoma General Hospital.

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.

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A 65-year-old man was injured in a Auburn pedestrian accident this morning outside of Donut Star when he was hit by a suspected drunken driver.

The News Tribune of Tacoma reports that the man was loading his car in a parking lot in the 900 block of Auburn Way South when a vehicle headed northbound on Auburn Way South failed to negotiate the turn, entered the parking lot and hit the man.

The injured man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Auburn police arrested the driver and may charge him with Vehicular Assault because they suspect he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. Washington vehicle code RCW 46.61.522 states that a person can be charged with Vehicular Assault if a person is seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident and the driver was impaired.

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 medical costs and for pain and suffering.

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Cali Alvarado, 16, has been charged with 'Vehicular Homicide' in the Bellingham pedestrian accident death of Anna Brulotte, 2 reports The Seattle Times.

Anna was with her mother and her two siblings when she was struck by a car while crossing a street. One car had stopped to allow the family to cross but that car was rear-ended by Alvarado's vehicle, pushing it forward into the crosswalk, killing Anna and injuring her mother.

The Whatcom County prosecutors have charged Alvarado under statute RCW 46.61.520 which provides a driver can be charged with "Vehicular Homicide" if a person dies as a result of negligent operation of a motor vehicle. To be found guilty, the prosecutors must prove that Alvarado was driving recklessly, driving under the influence or driving without regard for the safety of others. The report said that Alvarado was speeding and not paying attention at the time of the accident.

In 2009, there were 4,409 pedestrians killed in motor vehicle accidents which accounts for approximately 12% of motor vehicle fatalities.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent victims of car and pedestrian accidents and their families. We also represent families in their wrongful death lawsuits. The state of Washington has a wrongful death statute which allows the family of a person killed by the illegal or wrongful act of another seek damages on behalf of their deceased loved one.

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The Spokesman-Review reports that there were almost 150 motor vehicle accidents in and about Spokane on Friday morning due to icy road conditions.

The report said that Interstate 90 was "littered with damaged and disabled" vehicles and was like a sheet of ice.

A freezing rain turned to ice when a storm system moved in right before 8am.

Some drivers do not know how to drive on icy roads. If at all possible, motorists should delay their driving when there are icy conditions. If you are out on the road, here are some driving tips:

• Wear your seat belt and make sure your passengers are buckled up as well.
  
• Turn on your defroster so that you have visibility.
  
• When braking, turning or changing speeds, do all of these actions SLOWLY.
  
• Warn other drivers of your intentions by using your turn signals and give them fair warning that you will be braking by tapping on your brakes.
  
• Allow for a greater distance between yourself and other vehicles. You need more stopping room when there is ice on the roadway.
  
• If you don't have anti-lock brakes, pump your brakes slowly and gently.
  
• If you skid, turn your vehicle's wheels in the direction of the skid.
  
• First and foremost: DRIVE SLOWLY.

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 due to the negligence of another driver.

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A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a Seattle-area pedestrian accident just south of Seattle reports the Seattle PI.com. Apparently the teen ran out of a driveway and was hit by a Dodge pick-up. and the 21-year-old pick-up truck driver was unable to avoid the boy.

According to the report, the pedestrian accident occurred in the 10800 block of 26th Ave Southwest in unincorporated King County.

According to the King County Public Health department, approximately 26 pedestrians are killed every year after being hit by motor vehicles. Approximately 62% of those killed are male.

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 due to the negligence of another.

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The Seattle City Council questioned Director Peter Hahn, Seattle's Transportation head, about the excessive number of potholes on Seattle streets.

Hahn told the Council that the Department has a backlog of fixing potholes in the "middle hundreds," reports The Seattle Times. (Editors note: Is that 500 or more? Curious he used that language.)

Hahn believes that the $20 increase in car tab fees will enable the Transportation Dept. to have the funds to reduce the backlog of potholes requiring repair.

In the meantime, dangerous potholes in Seattle can cause automobile accidents. Drivers have complained that potholes damage their vehicles and can cause a car accident when a motorist swerves to avoid them.

Personal injury claim can be brought as a result of Seattle pothole accidents, however, they are sometimes difficult to prosecute. To seek damages for a pothole accident one must determine who is responsible for maintaining the roadway and also provide evidence that the city had prior written notice about the pothole's existence. Cities and counties do have a duty of care to ensure that highways and streets are maintained to ensure public safety.

If you were involved in a car accident resulting in significant damages, then it behooves you to seek compensation from the municipality. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you determine if a case exists.

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.

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The Seattle PI.com reports that a woman who may have been driving under the influence caused a Vancouver motor vehicle accident involving a two-tank fuel truck when she drove the wrong-way on a one-way street. The woman was apparently driving on a suspended license.

The driver suffered minor injuries in the car accident but her 22-year-old-male passenger suffered life-threatening injuries requiring immediate surgery.

The report stated that no fuel was spilled in the tanker truck accident.

The driver may face charges of Vehicular Assault. Washington Vehicle Code RCW 46.61.522 Vehicular State provides that a driver can be charged if a person is seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol, driving recklessly or driving with reckless disregard to the safety of others.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent victims of drunken drivers and their families.

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A man is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center after being injured in a Seattle Link Light Rail accident on Thursday afternoon.

The Seattle Times reported the pedestrian accident occurred near South Holgate Street and Fifth Avenue South around 12:45pm.

The report said that the man, who appeared to be in his 40s, crossed the intersection "even though the gates were down and the warning lights were flashing."

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 motor vehicle accidents and pedestrian accidents and the family of those killed.

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A woman in her 20's was killed instantly when her car was involved in an car accident with a Seattle Metro bus.

Seattle's KOMO news reports that the woman hit the bus headon in the 4300 block of First Avenue South in Georgetown around 12:05am on Saturday night.

Witnesses said that the woman was speeding in a white Acura and approached the bus from the opposite direction when her car slammed into the bus. It did not appear that the driver tried to slow or stop her vehicle and there were no skid marks.

One of the passengers on the bus suffered back pain and was taken to a local hospital.

Police are investigating the cause of this accident to determine if alcohol was involved, mechanical failure or if this unfortunate accident was perhaps a suicide.

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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