Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

The Columbian reports that Sheila M. Walls', age 29, of Estacarda,Oregon, was killed when she drove her 1991 Honda Accord the wrong way on Highway 14 near South Grand Boulevard in Vancouver, Washington, hitting three vehicles.

According to the report, Wall's blood alcohol content (BAC) was .20% at the time of the accident, which is 2-1/2 times the legal limit of 0.08%. She was apparently returning from the memorial service for her employer, Wes Lematta, founder of Columbia Helicopters.

Two people were also injured in the multi-car accident, one seriously. Elizabeth M. Gonsalves, 32, of Camas, suffered a fractured neck, spine, left wrist and abdominal injuries. Her condition has been upgraded after treatment from serious to satisfactory. Brian J. Gonzsalves, 33, suffered a broken ankle and was treated and released from the hospital.

As a safety precaution, Washington State Patrol recommends that if you see a wrong way driver, you should move to the right hand lane because the wrong-way driver believes he or she is in the right hand lane.

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. We aggressively represent the victims of drunken drivers.

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 wrong-way driver, a female, has been jailed and is being investigated for Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, and driving under the influence after a car accident that killed two and injured two in Everett.

According to a report in The Everett Herald Net.com, the woman drove the wrong way on Broadway near Interstate 5 around 9:30pm and ran head-on into Nissan sports utility vehicle, killing the driver of the Nissan and a male passenger. Two other male passengers of the Nissan were seriously injured in the accident.

Vehicular Homicide, RCW 46.61.520, can be charged if a person dies in a car accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, can be charged if a person is seriously injured by a drunken driver.

Every year, of the nearly 700 traffic fatalities in Washington state, approximately 45% are alcohol related.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a drunken driver or if a loved one has been killed, you should contact a personal injury attorney that specializes in representing drunken driving victims and their families. At The Farber Law Group, we aggressively represent victims and their families and will work to determine if a bar, restaurant or other establishment may be liable for over-serving. 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.

Rodney James was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison followed by 18 months of community supervision after pleading guilty to Vehicular Assault after running into Wah Wong, 67, and Jason Wong, 22 with his car.

Both Wongs were seriously injured in the pedestrian accident; Jason Wong has permanent damage to one leg and may lose his left knee after undergoing multiple surgeries.

According to a report in The Seattle Times written by Sara Jean Green, James was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he lost control of his Corvette and hit the Wong's as they stood in their driveway unloading luggage from the trunk of their car.

Vehicular Assault can be charged if a person is seriously injured in a car accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 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 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 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.

Two young brothers have died of injuries sustained in a Saturday night car accident along the Bay Street curve in Tacoma. The Bay Street curve is an area where Tacoma police have installed speed cameras in order to slow down traffic. Jordan Davis age 11 died a short time after the car accident and his brother, Jared Davis, age 8, died Sunday evening after he underwent surgery for his injuries.

According to a report written by Stacey Mulick in Tacoma's The News Tribune, the car accident occurred around 10:35 after the mother, a 41-year-old Bonney Lake woman, and her two sons left the Monster Truck Show held at the Tacoma Dome. The woman lost control of the car along the curve and went over the concrete lane divider and into oncoming traffic. Her car was hit by a small SUV on the passenger side.

The Tacoma Police department is investigating the mother for Vehicular Homicide as they believe alcohol and speed may have contributed to the accident. Vehicular Homicide can be charged if a person is killed in a car accident and the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs 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 people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and the family of those killed.

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 Washington State Patrol, in a media release, reports that while they arrested 257 motorists for driving under the influence (DUI) over New Year's weekend and there were 33 alcohol-involved motor vehicle accidents, no one was killed.
Last year, there were five car accident fatalities in Washington state related to drunk driving and 291 DUI arrests over the New Year's weekend..

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. We aggressively represent the victims of drunken drivers.

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The Tacoma News Tribune reports that Daniel Morse, a 14-year-old Bethel Junior High School student, was hit and killed by a suspected drunken driver Sunday night near Graham. Graham is a city approximately 10 miles south of Puyallup via State Route 161.

According to the report, the skateboarding accident occurred in the 9800 block of 204th Street East around 5:30pm.

The driver of the vehicle that hit Morse was arrested at the scene but released pending an investigation of 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 pedestrian accidents and the family of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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Noel McLane, 47, has been charged with Vehicular Assault for the Monroe-area car accident on Highway 522 near U.S. 2 which seriously injured a Snohomish man, leaving the man disabled.

According to a report written by Jackson Holtz in the Everett Herald, McLane tested positive for methamphetamine, morphine, marijuana and prescription drugs after the September accident.

The car accident occurred when McLane drove his Toyota 4-Runner across the center line, striking an oncoming vehicle.

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

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 medical costs and 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 suspected drunk driver traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 near the Preston exit, crossed the center median and traveled the wrong way in the westbound lanes causing a head-on car accident with a westbound vehicle.

Stephanie Clark reporting for The Tacoma News Tribune writes that the suspected DUI driver, a 53-year-old Newcastle resident, narrowly missed colliding with a semi-truck before running head-on into a 2006 Honda Civic driven by a 29-year-old North Bend resident.

The drivers of both vehicles involved in the car accident were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where they were both being treated for life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Acura has a prior DUI conviction and faces charges in this accident.

Repeat DUI offenders are especially problematic in our society. Often, hardcore drunk drivers do not respond to deterrence efforts. When an accident occurs, victims need an aggressive personal injury attorney who will determine if the offender had prior convictions, whether he or she was served by a restaurant or bar that knowingly served a obviously drunken driver or whether the drunken driver was in the course of his/her employment.

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 families of those killed.

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 Washington State Patrol trooper was injured after a suspected drunken driver crashed into his patrol car as it was parked on the right shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 in Seatac on Saturday night reports Seattle's KOMONews.com.

According to the report, the trooper was responding to several 911 calls reporting a possible DUI driver and was parked when Julio Martins-Paes, 44 of Seattle, crossed several lanes of traffic and plowed into the parked patrol car.

The patrol man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Martins-Paes was seriously injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment; he will be charged with driving under the influence. In Washington state the intoxication standard for DUI is 0.08 percent.

KOMO News reports that Martins-Paes was driving while his license was suspended because of a prior DUI conviction.

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. We aggressively pursue compensation from drunken drivers on your behalf.

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The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that a Seattle police detective suffered possible head and neck injuries after a drunken driver pulled out in front of him, causing a car accident in downtown Seattle.

According to the report, the officer was driving to work in his personal car around 2:56am on Pine Street when the car accident occurred.

The officer was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment.

The driver of the SUV was given a field sobriety test and then arrested for possible DUI. Washington vehicle code RCW 46.61.502, "Driving under the Influence", prescribes that a person is under the influence if they have an alcohol concentration of 0.08% of higher. A person who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be charged with a Class C felony.

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. We aggressive represent victims of drunken drivers and help them obtain compensation they are entitled to for their damages.

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The family of a couple, John and Carol Munkberg, killed by a drunken driver have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of two saloons that served alcohol to the drunk driver that killed them. The lawsuit is against Doug and Denny Freier who own two Big Horn County Wyoming saloons reports the Trib.com.

John and Carol Munkberg were killed in a car accident in January of 2008 caused by Randall LaBrie whose blood alcohol content at the time of the accident was 0.16%, two times the legal limit. LaBrie and his two passengers were also killed in the car accident.

The Munkberg family is represented by Pat Crank , the former Wyoming state attorney general. In seeking compensation from the bar owners, the lawsuit tests a 2002 Wyoming Supreme Court decision which limits a bar owner's liability when they serve an obviously drunk person.

Many states have a "Dram Shop Act" which can hold a liquor seller liable for any damages caused by an intoxicated person if they sell or serve alcohol to a person under the legal age or to an obviously intoxicated person. A dram shop includes bars, restaurants, hotels and night clubs.

The lawyers at The Farber Law Group have successfully navigated complex Dram Shop litigation to provided compensation needed for victims who suffered catastrophic and serious injuries and for families whose loved ones were killed. Our investigators determine whether a business continued to serve an intoxicated person.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent victims of drunken drivers and their families.

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The Seattle Times reports that four people were killed in a two-car accident on Sunday northeast of Marysville when a suspected drunken driver ran a stop sign.

The car accident occurred near the intersection of 108th Street Northeast and Highway 9. All four of the victims were traveling south on Highway 9 in a Hyundai when their car was hit by a Ford Explorer. Two of the victims reportedly died instantly.

The driver of the Explorer at first fled the accident scene but a woman living in the neighborhood persuaded him to return to the scene. He was transported to Providence Everett Regional medical center with minor injuries. He most likely will be charged with vehicular homicide if it turns out that he was driving under the influence at the time of the accident. His male passenger was treated for minor 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.

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A Washington State trooper was injured in a car accident today in Federal Way when her car was hit by a drunk driver reports The Olympian.

According to the report, the 31-year-old officer was driving her WSP southbound on 16th Avenue South and was about to enter Highway 18 when a white Ford pickup traveling westbound on Highway 18 lost control of his vehicle while turning, went over the raised median and hit the trooper's vehicle.

The driver of the pickup truck, a 46-year-old University Place man, was arrested for investigation of DUI with prescription medicine. The trooper was taken to St. Francis Hospital and she is said to be in stable condition.

If the trooper is seriously injured, he could be charged with Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Faber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents caused by drunken drivers. We aggressively pursue compensation for your damages.

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A Washington State trooper was injured in a rear-end car accident on Interstate 5 near Arlington. The driver who hit him has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence reports KOMO News.com. The trooper reportedly sustained injuries to his back and leg but they are considered not life-threatening.

According to the report, the accident happened near milepost 204 about two miles north of the Seattle Premium Outlet mall a little before 12:00pm today when the vehicle the trooper was driving was rear-ended in the north bound lanes.

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.

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The Yakima Herald reports that two people were injured in a roll-over car accident at the intersection of Ashue and Fort roads near Wapato around 12:03am on Wednesday morning. Injured in the car accident were Eddie L. Dick, age 61 of White Swan, and his passenger Angela Goudy, 44 of Toppenish. Neither were wearing seat belts. Goudy was treated at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and released. Dick is in satisfactory condition at the same hospital.

According to the report, police believe that Dick may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. He was driving a 2008 4-door Suzuki and went off the road causing the vehicle to roll.

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.

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A suspected drunk driver, Ivan R. Allen of Soda Springs Idaho, is accused of causing a car accident which seriously injured an Auburn man around 3:16 am this morning on SR-18 near Peasley Canyon in Auburn.

According to a Washington State Patrol media release, Allen, age 25, was witnessed driving his Toyota Tacoma erratically on the northbound I-5 near Federal Way. One witness followed Allen when he exited, went onto Weyerhaeuser Way and then drove eastbound on the westbound lane of SR-18. Allen traveled approximately 1-1/2 miles in the wrong direction before he collided with a Subaru driven by a 42-year-old Auburn man.

The Auburn man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious injuries. Allen was also taken to Harborview but his injuries did not appear as serious. Both vehicles were totaled in the crash.

Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, can be charged if a person is seriously injured in a car accident and a driver was under the influence.

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 drunk drivers. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries, 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 26-year-old Milton woman is in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and Vehicle Assault after she caused a car accident on Interstate 5 in Seattle early Saturday morning.

According a to a report on KOMO News.com, the Milton woman was driving southbound on I-5 near Interstate 90 when she hit a jersey barrier. The force of the accident spun her car around and she proceeded to drive the wrong-way. A car driven by a 44-year-old Seattle woman hit a jersey barrier as she tried to avoid the northbound car and the two cars collided.

Both women were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment .

Washington State Patrol believes the Milton woman was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the accident. Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, can be charged if a person is seriously injured in a car accident and the driver was under the influence.

The victim may be entitled to compensation for medical costs 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 by drunk drivers and the family of those killed.

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.

Isaiah E. Miller, a 21-year-old sailor based on the USS John C. Stennis in Bremerton, was seriously injured in a two-car accident allegedly caused by a suspected drunk driver on October 21 .

The two-car accident occurred at 2:00pm on State Route 16 in Gorst, south of Bremerton. According to the Washington State Patrol, Miller was driving westbound when Jeremy T. Workman, 31, of Port Orchard attempted to turn onto eastbound State Route 16. Workman lost control of his pickup truck and it spun and collided with Miller's Nissan Altima.

Miller was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with eye and facial injuries and a broken hand.

Workman was treated for a laceration to his hand then booked into Kitsap County Jail. He faces charges of Vehicular Assault because it is believed he was under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the accident. Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, can be charged if a person is injured in an accident and the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving recklessly or with out regard to the safety of others. Workman faces up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $20,000 if convicted.

The Patrol says they have arrested 702 drunken or impaired drivers in Kitsap County this year.

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

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An unidentified Seattle man, age 51, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with life threatening injuries after a pedestrian accident in Seattle.

According to The Seattle Times, the unidentified man was walking on the shoulder of an Interstate 5 ramp when he was hit by a car. The driver of the car drove off but a Bremerton man called 911, described the vehicle and followed it until Washington State Patrol troopers apprehended the driver, a 45-year-old woman.

The woman was arrested for driving under the influence and felony hit-and-run.

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 families 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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The Seattle Times reprinted an article that appeared in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about a man who plead guilty to a charge of drunk driving. His vehicle? A motorized La-Z-Boy reclining chair!

Dennis LeRoy Anderson, age 61, of Proctor Minnesota, drove his chair while his blood alcohol content was 0.29 percent, more than three times the legal limit. In Washington state, the legal limit for drunk driving is 0.08%.

Anderson was driving his chair, which has a gasoline-powered lawnmower engine and has headlights and an antenna, when he ran into a Dodge Intrepid parked outside of a bar. Anderson's chair is quite the engineering feat -- it has a steering wheel and can travel at speeds between 15 and 20 miles per hour. Anderson had previously lost his driver's license because a previous DUI.

Anderson received 180 days of jail time and a $2,000 fine for his driving-a-chair-while-intoxicated plea. His jail time and half of the fine was stayed if he complies with court-ordered monitoring, random alcohol testing and meets other conditions. His La-Z-Boy was impounded and will be sold at police auction.

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 by drunk drivers. With our help, you may receive compensation for your injuries including damages 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.