Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A motorcyclist was killed in a Auburn motorcycle accident on State Route 167 near the SR 18 interchange around 5pm on Memorial Day.

According to a report by Seattle's King5.com, the motorcyclist was killed when he was thrown off of his bike after rear-ending a car that had stopped suddenly because of a lost load -- a bag of aluminum cans -- that had been dropped on the highway.

Lost or unsecured loads cause more than 400 Washington state motor vehicle accidents every year. Approximately 12 million pounds of refuse lost from cars and trucks ends up on the highways every year.

Washington State vehicle code RCW 46.61.655 is a statute which covers lost or unsecured loads. Drivers who lose a load are subject to a fine between $216-$5000 and could also face possible jail time.

The Washington State Patrol are asking anyone with information on whomever dropped the load to contact 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 motor vehicle accidents caused by the negligence of another and the family of those killed with their wrongful death claims.

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A Centralia hit-and-run car accident on Interstate 5 injured 4 women late Saturday night. Four women between the ages of 58-71 all suffered back injuries when the car they were riding in was rear-ended by a driver who then fled the accident.

The Olympian reports that a Tacoma man, 30, was speeding in a Mitsubishi Montero on northbound Interstate 5 when he rear-ended a Cadillac driven by a 58-year-old Rochester woman. The Tacoma man then fled the accident scene by foot.

Four women in the Cadillac were taken to Providence Centralia hospital for treatment of back injuries.

The Centralia K-9 unit apprehended the Tacoma man and he faces charges of DUI, reckless driving, hit-and-run among others offenses.

Often a rear-end car accident can leave the victim with whiplash injuries. Whiplash injuries is a descriptive term for hyperflexion/hyperextension injury and occurs when the vehicle is pushed forward on impact and the victim's head snaps backwards. Because the movement is violent and is outside of the neck's normal range of motion, muscles in the neck and upper body are damaged.

The victims in this car accident would be well-advised to contact a personal injury attorney who can determine whether the driver that hit their car was insured.

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 including those with whiplash injuries.

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A Washington state tour bus accident on east bound Interstate 90 outside of Cle Elum killed Ciro R. Astudillo, 51, and Virginia Ocamposoriano, 45, both of Pasco, and injured 21 others on Saturday evening. The bus accident occurred around 6pm on as the chartered bus traveled from Seattle to Moses Lake, Washington.

The bus was returning to Eastern Washington from Seattle's Qwest field where passengers on the bus had attended a soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador.

According to a report, the bus driver. Elmer Schuman, 67, attempted to change lanes from the right into the left lane and cut off a passenger car, a Hyundai Elantra. It appears as if the bus driver over corrected and hit a GMC truck stopped on the side of the road, causing the bus to flip.

The passenger car that swerved to avoid the bus ended up rolling over three times and landed upside down in the median. The female passenger and a toddler in the Elantra apparently suffered minor injuries.

The GMC truck driver, Jeffrey R. Irmer, 24, of Spokane suffered a serious leg injury and he was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

In all, 21 people were injured in the bus accident. 9 of the bus crash victims were hospitalized at Kittitas Valley hospital including a 16-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl.

Driver error is often a factor in bus accidents. In this accident, the bus driver will be tested for the presence of alcohol or drugs but an investigation will also determine if the driver lacked the proper training or was distracted.

The National Transportation Safety Board Chairman has criticized the bus industry saying that buses are not equipped with the advanced safety features available in passenger vehicles including adaptive cruise control and electronic stability control. The lack of safety features built-into buses coupled with a lack of seat belts can make bus crashes deadly.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. If you or a loved one suffered a serious injured due to a bus accident or a loved one was killed, you should contact our experienced Seattle bus accident lawyers at 1-800-455-9087.

Source:
The Seattle Times
Two who died in fatal bus crash near Cle Elum identified as Pasco residents

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The Spokesman-Review reports that Eileen C. Jensen was not criminally negligent in the death of her daughter who was fatally injured in a Spokane car accident. Vehicular homicide charges were brought against Jensen because her baby's car seat was improperly installed.

The car accident occurred on a Spokane street when Jensen rear-ended another vehicle. The airbags in Jensen's Honda deployed and caused a brain injury to her daughter, Chloe Jensen, who died 11 months later.

Vehicular Homicide, RCW 46.61.520, can be charged if a person is killed in a motor vehicle accident and the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, was driving recklessly or driving with reckless disregard to the safety of others.

Witnesses described Jensen's driving prior to the accident as "aggressive" and "reckless."

Jensen's public defender successfully argued that Jensen's lapse was not criminally negligent.
Superior Court Judge Tari Eitzen concurred and charges were dismissed.

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

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The Seattle Times reports that a 50-year-old woman suffered a hairline fracture to her hip when a 15-year-old boy pushed her in front of a slow moving Metro bus near 3rd Avenue and Seneca Street in Seattle.

The injured woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after the 3pm incident.

According to the report, the 15-year-old runaway, was apprehended and booked into the Youth Services Center for investigation of assault.

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 Seattle motor vehicle and bus accidents and the family of those killed.

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Many people ask us, "What are the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit after being injured in a car accident?"

In Washington State, the law sets a three year time limit from the date of a motor vehicle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions based on the facts.

If you have been involved in a car accident and your injuries are serious, you should consult with an experienced Washington personal injury attorney to make sure your rights are protected. Even though your statute of limitations may not expire for several years, by hiring a personal injury attorney promptly, you can maximize the value of your personal injury claim and make sure you avoid mistakes like not documenting your injuries and treatment correctly and also not getting the full value of witnesses to your 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 Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Redmond car accidents and the family of those killed.

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The Seattle Times reports that Sally Eustis, 61, of Seattle, was killed in a Walla Walla bicycle accident on Saturday morning.

According to a report in the Tri City Herald, Eustis was bicycle riding with her sister-in-law, Terri Wolber, when she was struck by an SUV driven by Melvin J. Bohleen of Datyton around 10:30am on Middle Waitsburg Road about four miles outside of Walla Walla.

The bicycle accident is being investigated but, according to the Tri City Herald, Bohleen attempted to pass the bicyclists when he struck Eustis from behind. Eustis was wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the accident.

In the Seattle Times obituary written by Jack Broom and it said that Eustis was director of sales and marking for Heartwood, a furniture and mill work company founded by her husband, Howard.

The obituary said that Eustis, a graduate of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, had worked for Nordstorm and The Bon Marche before joining Heartwood.

Eustis was in Walla Walla to attend her nephew's graduation from Whitman College.

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 bicycle accidents and the family of those killed.

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The Bellevue Reporter reports that local law enforcement agencies working in conjunction with the Washington State Patrol are stepping up their enforcement of seat belt laws between May 23 and June 5.

Police departments involved in the "Target Zero" seat belt emphasis patrols include : Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Clyde Hill, Covington, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Pacific, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Snoqualmie and Tukwila.

Seat belt law emphasis is one proven way to reduce traffic accident fatalities. Studies show that drivers who fail to use a seat belt also engage in other risky behaviors. By concentrating on seat belt enforcement, aggressive driving, distracted driving, equipment violations and speeding, law enforcement can reduce traffic accidents and fatalities.

Washington state has a seat belt compliance rate of nearly 96% which is one of the highest in the nation.

For more information, see Target Zero which explains Washington's plan to end traffic fatalities and serious 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 motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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A man was critically injured in a Bellevue car accident on Bellevue Way near the entrance to the I-90 reports the Bellevue Reporter.

According to the report, the injured man attempted to make a U-turn at the Sweyolocken boat ramp when his BMW was hit by a Mitsubishi truck.

The Bellevue Fire Department had to use the jaws of life to extract the man from the BMW. His injuries were serious and he was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

The driver of the Mitsubishi was not injured in the car accident.

This information is provided by Bellevue car accident lawyers at The Farber Law Group. We represent car accident victims and their families.

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The Seattle Times reports that a woman has died of injuries she received when she was hit by a Seattle Transit Link Light rail train near Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and Renton Avenue South in Seattle on Sunday morning.

According to the report, the unidentified woman was walking on the tracks around 12:50am and did not respond when the train operator sounded the train's warning horn.

The woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where she died of her 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 Seattle motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed.

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A Grandview couple, Abelino Ayala Saucedo, 77, and Margarita Saucedo, 76, were killed when the car they were riding in was involved in a head-on car accident near Grandview as they were being driven to their 50th wedding celebration. Neither were wearing safety belts at the time of the Grandview motor vehicle accident.

According to the Yakima Herald.com, the couple were riding in a car being driven by Maria D. Arreguin, 44 of Grandview, when it crossed the centerline on Forsell Road near North Forsell Road and hit a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Angela Marie Ott, 32, head-on.

Arreguin was seriously injured in the car accident and was taken to the intensive care unit of Sunnyside Community Hospital.

Four people in the Tahoe suffered minor injuries and were treated and released including the driver of the Tahoe, Angela Marie Ott, 32, and passengers Taylor Colson, 14, Kylie Colson, 12, and Jordon Colson, 10. Reagan Colson, 12, of Toppenish suffered a fractured arm in the accident.

The two car-accident is currently under investigation but police do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors.

Unfortunately the Saucedo's were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accidents. When used properly, seat belts reduce the risk of fatalities to front seat passenger occupants by 45%. It is estimated that 17,000 lives every year could be saved by wearing a seat belt.

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. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Seattle's KIRO TV.com reports that a Maple Valley rollover car accident on Interstate 405 near State Route 169 was caused by a case of road rage.

According to the report, a couple was driving their prized 1967 Pontiac GTO in the carpool lane when a Dodge Durango pickup truck, driven by a man who appeared to be angry at them for not speeding up, pulled in front of them and intentionally slammed on his brakes.

The driver of the Pontiac tried to avoid colliding with the Durango and perhaps hit a guard fail, causing the Pontiac to flip.

Luckily, the couple were wearing their seatbelts and neither were seriously injured in the car accident.

The Washington State Patrol is asking anyone with information about the accident or the identity of the driver of the Durango to contact them.

According to AAA, road range or aggressive driving is a factor in up to 56% of fatal car accident. Most drivers believe that road rage or aggressive driving is dangerous but it is most certainly criminal.

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 Seattle car accidents and the family of those who have died.

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The Seattle Post-Intelligencer had a an article that caught our notice. A man was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Kirkland. Besides driving at an inconsistent speed, the driver garnered the attention of the police by vomiting not once, but twice out his car's window.

In this case, the man refused a take field sobriety tests and breathylazer tests but Washington law allows police to get a search warrant for a blood alcohol test. Refusing to submit to blood alcohol tests can result in automatic suspension of your driver's license even if you were not above the legal limit.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent victims of drunken drivers and their family. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra are the only large pickup trucks on the market to earn their top rating of "GOOD" in roof strength evaluations.

Roof strength is an important safety feature because, in rollover motor vehicle accidents, the roof protects the vehicle occupants from serious injuries. According to the IIHS, 10,000 people are killed every year in rollover car accidents. The Institute has found that by increasing the roof strength, there is an estimated 50 percent reduction in serious and fatal injuries in rollover motor vehicle accidents.

The IIHS tests a vehicle's roof strength by pushing a metal plate against one corner of a vehicle's roof. The maximum force before the roof is crushed 5 inches is measured and compared with the vehicles weight.

The Nisan Titan received an Acceptable rating while the Chevrolet Silverado and Dodge Ram only received a Marginal rating.

For more information, see the IIHS 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 car and truck accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Seattle's King5.com reports that a woman was injured in a pedestrian accident when she was hit by a Metro bus near the Northgate transit center.

The report quoted witnesses saying the woman crossed the street against the light. It also said the woman was struck by a mirror on the bus.

Every year, more than 4,000 people are killed in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian often taken chances and make poor choices which can lead to fatal results. Common mistakes pedestrians make include:

• Failure to yield the right-of-way
  
• Crossing in the middle of a block instead of at an intersection
  
• Walking along a roadway in the wrong direction
  
• Failing to wear light colored clothes and reflective materials late at night.

Common mistakes drivers make include:

• Failing to yield for a pedestrian at an intersection when going straight
  
• Failing to yield for a pedestrian when turning
  
• Backing up
  
• Driver distraction -- not paying attention -- including cell phone or texting while driving
  
• Driver impatience -- jumping a light or running a red light
  

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident due to the negligence of another, you should contact The Farber law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in pedestrian accidents and the family of those who have died.
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A 75-year-old Blaine woman was killed and a 87-year-old Camano Island man, Robert L. Gwaltney, with whom she was riding was critically injured when their Honda was rear-ended by a semi truck on Interstate 5 near Arlington at 3:30am today reports The Herald Net.com of Everett. Gwaltney, who was driving, was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

According to the report, the Honda was in the far right southbound lane of I-5 and was either barely moving or stopped. The semi truck was driven by a 44-year-old Stanwood man. He was unable to stop or avoid hitting the Honda.

The impact of the collision forced the Honda across all lanes of traffic until it stopped in the median.

The Highway patrol is investigating why the Honda was moving so slowly. Hopefully they will determine whether a medical issue or a malfunction in the vehicle was the cause. The report said that alcohol was not a factor.

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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Two people were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a Lynnwood motor vehicle accident involving a Community Transit bus.

The HeraldNet.com of Everett reports that the car accident occurred on Highway 99 near 40th Avenue West around 9am when a car driven by Yollymar Delgado, 22, of Lynnwood, turned into the path of an oncoming bus.

Delgado and his passenger, a woman, were thrown from the car. Their injuries appeared to be serious.

The force of the impact caused Delgado's vehicle to be pushed into a car driven by a 17-year-old boy also from Lynnwood. The teen complained of neck and back pain and he was taken for treatment at an area hospital.

Delgado most likely will be cited with vehicle code RCW 46.61.185 "Vehicle Turning Left" which states that a vehicle turning left within an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

It is really unfortunate that Delgado and his passenger were apparently not wearing seat belts at the time of impact. Seat belts prevent motorists from being thrown from vehicle which prevents very serious 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 motor vehicle accidents including those who have suffered whiplash injuries and the families of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Two people were injured in a Highway 169 head-on Maple Valley car accident on Wednesday.

The Seattle Times reports that the driver of a southbound vehicle lost control and crossed the centerline line, causing the head-on collision.

A third vehicle was also involved in the accident.

Both drivers involved in the head-on collision were taken to area hospitals and are expected to recover.

Head-on car collisions result in the highest number of fatalities because the combined forces are so high. Although head-on car accidents account for about two percent of crashes, they account for more than 10 percent of fatal automobile accidents.

Property damage is also usually very high with most vehicles declared a total loss by the insurance companies. For example, if both vehicles are traveling at 50mph, the combined speed equals 100mph. Head-on collisions are often caused when vehicles are passing, speeding or driver inattention.

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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The Herald Net.com reports that a 20-year-old Lynnwood woman was seriously injured in a Everett car accident on northbound Interstate 5 on Thursday night when her car's hood became unlatched. The woman was driving a Volkswagen Beetle and her view was obstructed by the hood.

According to the report, she swerved and her vehicle was hit by a bus.

The woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where her condition has been upgraded from the intensive care unit.

This type of motor vehicle accident occurs in different forms on a far too often basis. This driver was lucky. We have seen other cases in which a driver has lost a load which obstructed a driver's view and caused an accident or snow and ice left on top of a car becomes dislodged and obstructs a driver's view.

In this case, if a mechanic failed to properly fasten the hood latch of the woman's vehicle, the mechanic may be liable for damages.

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 lost loads.

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