Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A 30-year-old Seattle man is in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a motorcycle accident in which he crashed into the back a stopped ambulance on Interstate 5 near Northgate reports a Washington State patrol media release.

The motorcycle accident occurred after 6:30 am. Earlier in the morning, there had been several minor injury car accidents on the I-5. The American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance was at the scene of one of the previous accidents and stopped when the motorcyclist ran into it.

An Emergency Medical Technician barely escaped serious injury when the ambulance was hit. The report said that she suffered a hand injury.

According to the report, the cause of the motorcycle accident was most likely inattention on the motorcyclist's part. The ambulance was in the HOV lane with its lights on when it was rear-ended.

The most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Lane errors,
  
• Excessive speed
  
• Driving under the influence
  
• Rider 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 motorcycle and car accidents and the families of those killed.

Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.

The Tacoma News Tribune reports that Lakewood Motorcycle police officer was seriously injured in a motorcycle-car-accident on Steilacoom Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Lakewood is a city south of Tacoma.

According to the report, the officer was headed westbound on Steilacoom Boulevard when a car driven by a woman in her 80's pulled out of a driveway in front of him. The officer did not have time to stop and he crashed into the side of the woman's car.

The driver of the car suffered 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 motor vehicle accidents including car accidents and motorcycle accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your injuries including lost wages, medical bills and for pain and suffering.

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

A 30-year-old man is in serious condition after he was hit while riding his motorcycle at the intersection of Talbot Road South and South 177th Street in Renton according to The Seattle Times. He was taken to Valley Medical Center.

The motorcycle accident occurred around 7:30am. Witnesses said that a Ford Fusion failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle and hit the motorcyclist. The driver of the Ford left the accident scene but the vehicle was later found parked at the Valley Medical Center parking lot. Police believe a woman was driving at the time 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 motorcycle accidents, car accidents and pedestrian accidents due to the negligence of another person. If you've been injured, contact a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury firm to insure that your rights are protected.

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

The Seattle Times reports that King County Assessor, Scott Noble, plead guilty to one count of Vehicular Assault in King County Superior Court in the drunk driving case in which he suffered serious injuries. Noble drove the wrong-way on Interstate 5 and hit a car driven by two young women. Both of the women suffered multiple broken bones.

The drunk driving car accident occurred on January 18. After the head-on car accident, Noble's blood alcohol content was measured at 0.22 percent, almost three times the legal limit of 0.08 percent.

Noble's sentencing will occur on June 19th. As a first-time offender, he is likely to spend three to nine months in jail. Noble said that he will resign as County Assessor before his sentencing.

Noble, age 58, has held the County Assessor's job for 16 years.

Vehicular Assault, RCW 46.61.522, can be charged if a person was driving under the influence, driving recklessly or driving without regard 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 families of those killed.

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

The National Safety Council along with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has chosen May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." Motorcycle safety should be paramount for both motorcyclists and motorists. Across the United States and Washington, there has been a dramatic increase of motorcycle related injury accident and deaths.

In 2007, there were 5,154 fatal motorcycle accidents. This was an increase of nearly 7% over the previous years. Per mile, the likelihood of a fatal motorcycle accident is 35 times more than for drivers of cars and light trucks.

A breakdown of fatal motorcycle accident statistics shows that:

• In 36 of the accidents, speed was involved
  
• In 27% of the accidents, alcohol or drugs were involved.
  
• Over 90% of fatal motorcycle-car crashes occurred on non-interstate roadways.
  
• More than 50% of two-vehicles accidents involving a motorcyclists and a passenger vehicle where the motorcyclist was killed occurred in intersections.

The National Safety Council reminds motorcyclists:

• Avoid riding in poor weather
  
• Wear bright colored protective gear
  
• Wear a U.S. Department of Transportation approved helmet
  
• Use turn signals for every turn or lane change
• Be aware of other motorists blind spot.

Motorcyclists should not ride a motorcycle that is beyond their riding ability. In addition, motorcyclists should get special training. In Washington State, motorcyclists must get a motorcycle endorsement to ride on the highway.

For more motorcycle safety information, see the "Share the Road" 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 motorcycle accidents and the families of those killed due to another motorist's negligence.

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

The Washington State Patrol, in a media release, announced that the National Safety Council reports that deaths attributed to car accidents are down significantly in the first three months of 2009.

In January through March of 2008, there were 108 people killed in car accidents in Washington State. During the same three months of this year, there were only 91. This is a 17% reduction in the number of people killed.

Authorities believe the following factors have lowered the car accident death rate:

• Road design w/ safety in mind
  
• Rapid response of emergency medical services
  
• Safety devices installed on later model cars including air bags and anti-lock brakes
  
• Higher rate of seat belt compliance
• Greater public awareness of the effects of drunken driving

The major causes of car accident deaths include:

• Speed
  
• Aggressive driving
  
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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. With our help, you may recover compensation for you injuries including loss of wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087 or e-mail attorney@hgfarber.com. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you

We came across a book that might be worthwhile reading to parents of teenagers who are embarking on their driving career. Entitled, Licensed to Drive! Using the Power of Story to Instill Wisdom and Safety in the Next Generation of Drivers by Lynn Bieber, MS MFT, the book teaches teen drivers by telling stories.

Car accident statistics are very worrying to most parents: In a given year, more than 4,000 teenage drivers are killed in car accidents and even more will have their lives altered because of serious injuries and disabilities such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and severe facial cuts and fractures.

The premise of this book is that teenagers can relate to a story better than a lecture. Written by a licensed Marriage Family Therapist the author raised four children and her youngest son was killed in a car accident. She writes from her wisdom and experience.

If you have a teenage driver, you might want to purchase this book. Click here for more information.

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

To discuss your case, contact The Farber Law Group at 1-800-244-9087. We have offices in Seattle and Bellevue to assist you.

Federal Investigators have ruled that the driver of a Boston trolley was at fault in a accident in which he rear-ended a stopped trolley because he was texting at the time of the trolley accident. The accident occurred on Friday night and injured 20 people.

According to CNN.com, trolley operators were already banned from using cell phones while driving but after the accident, they were told to leave mobile devices at home.

A train operator was text messaging in last year's devastating train accident in California in which 25 people were killed.

In Washington State, drivers are banned from text messaging while driving and also banned from using a cell phone without a hands-free device. Violators can receive a $101 ticket.

If you believe your car accident was caused by someone using a telephone, you may have case for the driver's negligence. Read "What if my accident was caused by someone using a cell phone?" for more information.

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This information is brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber law Group. We are a personal injury law firm with offices in Seattle and Bellevueand we represent people seriously injured in car accidents and the families of those killed.

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Seattle's KOMONews.com reports that a 31-year-old motorcyclist has died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a motorcycle accident involving a passenger vehicle.

According to the report, the car and motorcycle collided around 3PM on Thursday near Alder Street and West Cherry Street in Centralia.

The motorcyclist was airlifted to Harborview's trauma center but he died later of his injuries.

The Centralia Police Department along with the Washington State Patrol are investigating the motorcycle accident but they did not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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Contact us if you♦ or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident or if a loved one has been killed.

A motorcyclist, Oscar Anthony Torres, age 44, of Lacey and his passenger, Loretta Ortega, age 54, of Pasco, were both injured when the motorcycle they were riding crashed into a propane tank near Yelm.

According to a report in The Olympian, the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon at Stewart's Meat Market at 17821 on State Route 507.

Police are investigating the cause of the motorcycle accident but said both Ortega and Torres were not seriously injured.

This information is brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and motorcycle accidents. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages.

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

The Seattle 911 police blog at the Seattle PI.com reports that a motorcycle rider suffered a serious head injury in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Wednesday evening on Duwamish Avenue South.

According to the report, the man lost control of his motorcycle and hit a Jersey barrier. The motorcyclist was riding with another cyclist at the time.

The unconscious accident victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

In 2009, there have already been nine fatal motorcycle accidents in Washington State. Motorcyclists are required to get a motorcycle endorsement which requires both a riding as well as a written test.

This information is provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent motor vehicle accident victims and their family. With offices in Seattle and Bellevue, we are here to assist you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A 1993 Lexus that was speeding in the 100 block of Point Brown Avenue SW in Ocean Shores, crossed the center line, smashed into a van parked in front of a residence, throwing the driver and passenger out of the car and severely injuring both. The impact was so intense that the car split in half and flipped over at least twice.

The 43-year-old driver was taken to Grays Harbor Community Hospital. The passenger was also taken to Grays Harbor Hospital and then transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Komo News.com reports that Deputy Chief Russ Fitts of the Ocean Shores Police Department believes that alcohol and excessive speed were believed to be factors in the crash.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have represented victims of drunken drivers for more than 30 years. Contact us if you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries due to a drunken driver and we will work to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

Are you considering buying a motorcycle? Motorcycles sales in the past 8-10 years have tripled and the number of fatalities and injuries have doubled. Some motorcycles, however, have higher accident and death rates than others.

You should definitely consult the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report on anti-lock brakes for motorcycles before you make your motorcycle purchase. According to the report:

Both the frequency of crashes for which insurance claims are filed and the rate of fatal motorcycle crashes go down among bikes with antilock brakes. … “Even though adding antilocks [brakes] won’t make motorcycling as safe as going by car, it’s something manufacturers can do to reduce the risk of traveling on 2 wheels instead of 4,” Lund says. “It’s a way to reduce the chances of overturning a bike and crashing, so it can save lives among people who choose motorcycles for their basic transportation, to save on gasoline, or just for fun.” Adrian Lund for the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI)

The HLDI study found that insurance claims for motorcycles with anti-lock brakes was 19% lower than without anti-lock brakes. The fatality rate with antilock brakes was 38% lower. Because the anti-lock brakes reduce wheel lockup during braking, many bikes are kept from overturning.

BMW bikes are not included in the statistics because the data could not determine which bikes were fitted with anti-lock brakes and which weren't by looking at Vehicle Identification Numbers. Harley Davidson bikes were also not included because they didn't introduce their anti-lock brake models until after the study was completed.

2008 Model Motorcycles with Antilock Brakes

For a copy of “Antilock braking systems for motorcycles and insurance collision losses” by M. Moore and Y. Yan or “Effectiveness of antilock braking systems in reducing fatal motorcycle crashes” by E. Teoh, write: Publications, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22201, or email publications@iihs.org.

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The Washington State Patrol issued a Media Release announcing they will be targeting motorcyclists in the Puget Sound region in the near future. The will be focusing on the following violations: speed, driving under the influence (DUI), aggressive driving and failing to wear an approved helmet. This comes after the Patrol has seen an increasing number of fatal motorcycle accidents in the past few months. According to the Patrol, there have been 9 motorcycle accident fatalities in the past 12 weeks in the Puget Sound region.

Calling most motorcycle accidents preventable, troopers say that they have noticed riders with little or no experience getting into accidents on bikes so powerful that they can travel in excess of 150 mph. They have also noticed a trend among older riders who purchase large cruising bike without having the experience to ride them.

The Patrol says they will also ticket any motorcyclist caught riding without the proper motorcycle endorsement on their license. Approximately 40% of riders who are killed do not have the proper endorsement. The Patrol say they may impound motorcycles whose riders do not have the endorsement.

According to the Washington State Department of Licensing, a motorcyclist can get the endorsement by:

• Passing a motorcycle knowledge test
• Passing the motorcycle riding test or,
• Completing and passing an approved rider course at a motorcycle training school.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured and the family of those killed in Motorcycle Accidents. Often motorcycle accident victims face special circumstances when they are involved in an accident. Severe injuries can include fractures, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries and even the loss of a limb. With the help of The Farber Law Group, a Washington law firm experienced and knowledgeable in handling motorcycle accident cases, you may be able to recover your damages.

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The Washington State Patrol is conducting a speed emphases patrol on Interstate 5 between Vancouver and Bellingham, Washington on October 22nd and 23rd. The Patrol will be looking for "speeders and aggressive drivers," according to The Seattle Times.

Aggressive drivers exhibit two or more of the following behaviors:

• Unsafe lane changing
  
• Following another vehicle too closely -- "tailgating"
  
• Failing to signal lane changes
  
• Failing to yield

Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste says, “We are using these speed emphasis patrols as a way to change driver’s behavior, we want drivers to slow down and drive safely.”

37 motorcycle troopers will be conducting the patrols.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, a service of The Farber Law Group. Our attorneys represent victims of serious injuries caused by car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents and boating accidents.

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Have you been in a car accident and wondered what to do? As a Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, we can recommend you do the following things immediately following your accident:

• Call the police and wait until they arrive.
• Take pictures of the accident. If you have a cell phone camera, that will work. Otherwise, carry one of those disposable kind in your car emergency kit.
• Be sure to write down pertinent details including
  • Name, phone number, address and insurance information of the person who was involved in the accident with you.
  • Note the date and time of the accident.
  • Note the location of the accident, street name and what direction you were heading in.
  • Gather the name and phone numbers of any witnesses.
  • Note the driving and road conditions -- sunny, rainy, foggy, lots of traffic, etc.
  • If you suspect the other person was talking on a cell phone at the time of the accident, click here for more information.
• Call your insurance company immediately. Your insurance agent should be able to give you information on obtaining a rental car and offer advice if the motorist who hit you was uninsured. Keep your claim number and policy number handy.
• Keep records such as names, dates, times of everyone you talk to in conjunction with the accident including your insurance company, police officer and your doctor.
• Hire an attorney if you have permanent scarring, loss of a limb, traumatic brain injury, whiplash, had to spend a night or more in the hospital, had to miss many days work, or if you will have to have ongoing therapy.
• Contact the insurance company of the person who hit you and tell them you want to file a third party claim. Be careful, however, if they pressure you to make a statement or sign documents of settlement.
• Get the name and phone number of your claims adjuster who is assigned to assess the damages to your car. If the car is totaled, research your car's value on Kelly Blue book, Edmunds.com and recent auto advertisements. Be prepared to negotiate an equitable settlement for your car. Be sure to itemize special features of your car including brand new tires, high end stereo systems, etc.
• Have the repair estimate authorized before repairs begin.
• Do not settle the medical part of your claim until your treatments are concluded. If you settle too early, you can not be reimbursed for any additional medical costs.

This information was provided by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident you should contact The Farber Law Group with more than 30 years experience in representing motor vehicle accident victims. We represent victims on a contingency fee basis; this means you pay nothing unless we recover a settlement for you.

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A multiple car and motorcycle crash last week on State Route 20 near Sedro-Wooley, Washington in Skagit County killed one man at the accident scene and now a second man has died a week after the accident at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

The accident occurred last week when a pickup truck crossed the center line and hit another car. Two motorcycles then rear-ended one of the crashed vehicles.

A Burlington man, Anthony M. Burwell, 21, died at the scene; he was one of the motorcyclists.

Tuesday morning, Shawn R. Tygret, 34, of Concrete died of his injuries at Harborview. He was driving in his Buick Sedan when the truck him head-on.

The driver of the truck has been arrested for vehicular homicide. Investigators believe he may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

Vehicular homicide can be charged if a person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle results in a person's death within three years of the accident. Negligence includes being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving with reckless disregard to the safety of others.

If a you have been a victim of a drunken driver or a family member has been killed, you need to contact a personal injury attorney. At The Farber Law Group, we help victims of drunken driving recover compensation for the damages they have suffered.

We thoroughly investigate your accident and then aggressively pursue compensation on your behalf. We represent drunken driving victims on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

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

The accident information was compiled from KOMONews.com.

In Washington State there are around 250,000 motor vehicle accidents every year. Of those accidents, there are approximately 1,500 fatalities and around 140,000 injuries. If you've been in a car accident, you might wonder, "Should I call a lawyer? What kind of lawyer should I call?"

Personal injury attorneys specialize in representing people who have been seriously injured in car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and motorcycle accidents due to another person's reckless or negligent actions. If the other driver is cited in an accident, then the police officer has determined they were the negligent party. Sometimes it is not so clear and the court will have to assign degrees of blame.

We recommend you call a personal injury attorney if you have received serious injuries which may be permanent, or even life threatening. You should call a Washington Personal Injury Attorney in the following cases:

• If you suffered broken bones
  
• If you received cuts so severe that you'll have a permanent or disfiguring scar
  
• If y our injuries prohibit you from participating in your favorite activities or prevent you from working.
  
• If your injuries caused you to be hospitalized
  
• If you received a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
  
• If your injuries necessitate long-term care or therapy
  
• If you lost a limb
  
• If an insurance company is not treating you fairly or trying to coerce you to settle your medical claim before your treatment is complete.

More questions? Then, call The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in representing motor vehicle accident victims. With our help, you may recover compensation for the injuries you suffered, loss of wages and for pain and suffering.

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

After motorcycle or car accidents, insurance companies try to assign a dollar amount for compensation for injuries and property damage. Insurance companies have tables which assign a value to various injuries; these tables are very impersonal and cannot take into account how the injury changed a person's life, how it took away their ability to do things that they love, and the ability to financially care for oneself and family. A table of numbers can not put a value on how the injury might impact a person for the rest of their life. And, certainly a table or statistical data can not put a value on a human life.

A Washington personal injury attorney knows you personally; they know how the accident impacted you and your family and they fight and use their legal expertise to insure you receive just and fair compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering.

A lot of million-dollar settlements make the news. Some amounts may seem very large but one needs to know first hand the pain and suffering an accident victim endures, the therapy they may require for years to come, the adjustments to their lives and losing the mobility we all take for granted. When one puts a face on a victim, they realize these awards are not out of line.

Recently in the West Seattle Blog, there was an article entitled "Crash survivor: In the blink of an eye, everything can change." This article is a first person account from accident victim, Karen Derby, who tells about her battle to come back from serious leg and facial injuries after a motorcycle crash caused by a minivan driver who ran a Stop sign. Derby's account -- including photos that are distressing to look at -- tell about her harrowing accident, her recovery process which is ongoing and has required multiple surgeries to repair her leg and a plate to be installed in her eye socket. Five surgeries in all with maybe more to come. She says that Harborview Medical Center and the surgeons there are "amazing" and the physical therapists deserve high praise. She, unfortunately, has gotten to know her surgeons and therapists all too well.

Derby is not a client of The Farber Law Group but we thought her description was so eloquent and compelling and tells the story that is familiar and similar to clients we represent.

If you have been involved in a car or motorcycle accident that resulted in serious injuries, you need the services of the Washington Injury Attorney specialists at The Farber Law Group. At The Farber Law Group, we get to know you and we know that you deserve someone to fight for you so that your accident and injuries are not made equivalent to a number on an insurance company's table.

Contact The Farber Law Group today for a free case consultation. We represent accident victims on a contingent fee basis meaning you do not pay anything unless we recover a settlement for you.

For more information, read Common Questions that people have after suffering an accident.

KOMO News.com reports that the force of impact between a motorcycle and a automobile launched the motorcyclist into the air where he landed 20' away after knocking down a high school student waiting for the bus.

According to the report, Christopher Elston, 24, of Vanouver was heading north on Northeast 159th Avenue when a Saturn turned left onto Northeast 73rd Street directly in front of him. The Suzuki motorcycle hit the Saturn and launched Elston into the air.

Elston was taken to Southwest Washington Medical Center for treatment of a compound fracture to his left leg. His injuries are described as "serious." The high school student was apparently only stunned, not injured.

The police are investigating the accident to determine if anyone should be cited.

It appears as if the Saturn failed to yield the right of way to Elston. WPI 70.0201, provides that a driver intending to turn left within an intersection shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within or close to the intersection that the turn would create an immediate hazard. The primary duty is with the driver turning left to provide a reasonable margin of safety.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an automobile accident or a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, you may be fully compensated for your medical costs, loss of wages and pain and suffering.

Contact the Washington injury attorneys at The Farber Law Group. We have more than 30 years experience in Washington state and will make sure your rights are protected.

KOMONews.com reports that three people were seriously injured when a motorcyclist driven by a man and carrying a passenger, crashed into a pedestrian.

According to the report, the motorcycle accident occurred on Interurban Avenue near the I-5 overpass in Tukwila, Washington around 10 pm.

The motorcyclist and the pedestrian, a man, were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with critical injuries. The motorcycle passenger, a woman, was taken to Harborview with serious injuries.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the motorcycle accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. Located in Bellevue, Washington, we represent people with serious injuries all over Western Washington including Kent, Tacoma, Federal Way, Seattle, Everett, Kirkland, Renton and Sea-Tac.

Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

The Farber Law Group, located in Bellevue, Washington represents people who have been seriously hurt in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, single or multiple truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents and bicycle accidents throughout Western Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

People are often seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents and their injuries can include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury and whiplash, broken limbs, severe lacerations and internal injuries.

In Washington State, there were 568 fatal car accidents in 2007. Mr. Farber is experienced in representing the families who have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident through the negligence of another person. While no amount money can compensate for the loss of a loved one, a successful wrongful death claim may help a family through a very difficult time, especially when they have lost the major wage earner.

With more than 30 years experience in Western Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Farber represents cases in Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, Renton, Auburn, Spokane, Bothell, Federal Way, Tacoma, Arlington, Marysville, Puyallup, Tacoma and Bellingham. For out-of-state cases, Mr. Farber works with partner attorneys.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 31-year-old Redmond man died in a motorcycle accident this morning after his motorcycle hit a curb and he was thrown off the bike.

Redmond police are investigating the accident but they believe the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed.

A previous blog reported that the Washington State Patrol says 80% of motorcycle fatalities are accidents which do not involve another vehicle and that excessive speed is often the cause of the accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have represented motorcycle accident victims for more than 30 years.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, or a loved one killed, in an accident caused by the negligence of another, contact us for a free case evaluation.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has issued a media release saying that new data on motorcycle accident deaths shows that 80% of fatal motorcycle collisions are the fault of the rider. According to State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste, "half of fatal collisions don't even involve a second vehicle."

The Patrol says that most deaths are caused by "easily correctable errors". These correctable errors are:

• Excessive speed
  
• Errors in lane travel which result in hitting a fixed object like a guard rail, sign or tree or hitting oncoming traffic.

Batiste says that if riders slowed down, they would save their own life. He also said that inexperience is another cause of deaths. Statistics show that half of the riders who die do not have a motorcycle endorsement on their license. While motor vehicle fatalities are down overall, motorcycle fatalities are slightly up this year with 48 riders being killed this year compared to 43 for the same time period in 2007 and 59 in 2006.

WSP says they are going to enforce the law requiring a motorcycle endorsement. If they stop a motorcyclist and the cyclist does not have the endorsement, they will ticket the rider and probably impound the bike. To help riders get the endorsement, the Department of Licensing is offering additional courses in rider safety.

For information on obtaining your motorcycle endorsement, see the Washington State Department of Licensing web-site.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We have represented motorcycle accident victims in Western Washington for more than 30 years.

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The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that Harold G. Zoll, a 70-year-old Seattle man, was killed while riding his motorcycle on Saturday evening.

The accident occurred near Elbe in Pierce County. State troopers said that Zoll was on Highway 7, a two-lane highway which is considerably twisty, when he attempted to pass on the left a 19-year-old Kent woman driving an SUV.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent motorcycle accident victims and car accident victims in the greater Seattle area. With our help, you may be compensated for your losses.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just released a statistical summary of traffic safety for the year 2007. According to the report, more than 41,000 Americans were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2007 and more than 2.49 million people were injured.

The good news is that the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents has decreased by 10% in Washington State where there were 568 fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2007 compared with 633 accidents in 2006.

The bad news is that the number of motorcycle accident fatalities continues to rise. Motorcycle accident fatalities across the States account for 13% of the total fatalities and went up 17% over all.

Fatalities caused by a drunk driver decreased by 3.7% with 13,000 deaths attributed to someone driving under the influence.

The report notes that, in the United States, there were 4,654 pedestrians killed in 2007 and 698 bicyclists were killed.

Trucking accident fatalities remained about the same from the previous year.

Traffic injuries and death may be down because Americans are driving less with gas prices being so high. The concern is that, as more people ride bicycles and motorcycles to avoid high gas prices, accidents and fatalities in this group may continue to rise.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent the victims of car, motorcycle, pedestrian and bicycle accidents. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident due to the negligence of another person, you should contact a personal injury attorney to insure your rights are preserved. With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries including pain and suffering.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 20-year-old Kent man was killed in a motorcycle accident after he crashed his motorcycle into a car. The accident occurred in an unincorporated area of King County near Kent, Washington on Southeast 208th Street.

According to Deputy Fire Marshal for Kent, Don Barberie, medics were unable to revive the man after the accident. The driver of the car involved in the accident was not injured.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. Our attorneys have more than 30 years experience representing motorcycle accident victims.

Contact us today for a free case evaluation. We represent motorcycle accident victims on a contingent fee basis, that means you do not pay attorneys fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Seattle's KomoNews.com reports that two men have been killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday afternoon. According to Police Officer Andrew Hankins Jr., a 29-year-old man and a 31-year-old man collided as they headed East on 56th Street on Saturday afternoon. Hankins said that both motorcyclists were traveling at a "high rate of speed." It was not clear whether the two men were racing.

East 56th Street between East B and East E streets were closed for several hours while police investigated the accident.

This information was brought to you by Seattle Car Accident Lawyer Blog, a service of The Farber law Group. As motorcycle accident specialists, we represent people who have been seriously injured or killed in motorcycle accidents in Western Washington including Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Kent, Tacoma and Olympia.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, contact The Farber Law Group today. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover a settlement for you.

Motorcyclists are passionate about their mode of transportation. They get to their destination in a convenient and economical fashion. Parking is easier. Filling up the gas tank is easier on the pocketbook. There are also many pleasurable aspects of riding a motorcycle: wind in the face, the feel of the road, and the speed. In Washington State, there are many beautiful places to ride a motorcycle and many drive through the North Cascades, along the Olympic Peninsula and along the Gorge for the pleasure that being closer to nature that riding a motorcycle provides. The downside of riding a motorcycle, however, is the danger involved. Through no fault of their own, motorcycle riding is more dangerous than driving in a car and there is the peril of motorcycle accidents and severe injuries.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, chances are it was the fault of the other driver. Drivers are notorious for making dangerous lane changes, being inattentive and being just downright negligent in their behavior with motorcyclists. If your accident was due to the negligence of the other driver, you should be careful to choose the right Motorcycle Personal Injury Attorney.

A Motorcycle Injury Attorney will have experience with accidents involving motorcycles. Ask them how many motorcycle cases they have handled and the results of those cases. A Motorcycle Injury Attorney will be an expert on the motor vehicle laws in Washington State as they pertain to motorcyclists.

An expert Motorcycle Attorney will know about medical care and can guide you on getting the proper treatment and having the documentation in order so that you can get just compensation for your treatment. With the help of an experienced personal injury attorney, you can receive compensation for your medical expenses, loss of current and future income, permanent or partial disability, property damage including expensive gear like leathers and helmets and also for pain and suffering.

When you've been involved in an accident, it is important that you work fast to retain your attorney. A motorcycle injury attorney will make sure you keep your documentation straight and can help you build your case. If you wait too long, it might be more difficult to talk to witnesses, police officers involved and also get proper documentation like photographs of the accident scene and of your motorcycle. Your attorney will also help guide you in navigating the medical system.

At The Farber Law Group, we handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means that you do not pay attorneys fees unless we recover a settlement for you. It allows you to seek justice even though you are a victim and it allows you to have your day in court. We represent clients all over the Pacific Northwest including Bellingham, Kent, Redmond, and in the tri-cities area, including Pasco, Richland and Kennewick.

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See our Motorcycle Accident Resources.

Also, read our Frequently Asked Questions after an accident.

Steven D. Marshall, 29, of Kelso is in critical condition at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland after crashing his motorcycle into an SUV reports The Daily News Online. The motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Minor Road and Mount Brynion Road in East Kelso.

Kelso Police Sergeant Darr Kirk, who was on patrol, said that Marshall sped past him on Mount Brynion Road at about 75mph in a posted 25mph zone.

Marshall was conscious but had severe injuries. He was wearing a helmet. The driver of the SUV, a man from Castle Rock, was not injured according to Kirk.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and motorcycle accidents.

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The Seattle Times reports that a 35-year-old Kirkland man died in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 5 in Seattle in the early morning hours. The State Highway Patrol reports that the man hit a barrier at the Mercer Street exit and was killed at the scene. Police are investigating the accident.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. Our
attorneys are motorcycle accident specialists who will work to insure you are fairly compensated for your injuries including medical expenses, loss of wages and pain and suffering.

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The Seattle Times reports that two people were killed in a motorcycle accident in Monroe and one other person has serious injuries. The accident occurred on Highway 203 and Tualco Road just south of Monroe. According to the report, Thomas Devine, 44, of Newcastle was riding his motorcycle south on Highway 203. A car driven by Myka Campell, 17, of Everett was merging onto Highway 203 from Tualco Road when the crash occurred. Devine on his motorcycle crashed into Campbell's car with such impact that the car on its roof.

Devine was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Campell was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where she died of her injuries. Along with Campbell was an 18-year-old male passenger who was also airlifted to Harborview; his condition is unknown at this time.

The cause of the accident is being investigated. Some witnesses said that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and others said that Campbell pulled out in front of Devine. In 80% of accident cases involving motorcyclists and automobiles, the motorcyclist is not at fault. Driver inexperience and pulling out in front of the motorcyclist or inattention is often the cause.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, call the motorcycle accident attorneys at The Farber Law Group. With more than 30 years experience in representing clients with serious injuries, we will help you recover your damages including pain and suffering.

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Seattle's KOMO news reports that a Bremerton motorcycle officer was injured while on patrol on Wednesday around 4:30pm near the intersection of 6th Street and Hewitt.

The condition of the officer is not known but the report said that he was "conscious and breathing" when medical units arrived. He was taken to Harrison Medical Center.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents and car accidents.

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The City of Vancouver, Washington has agreed to pay Gary L. Graham $300,000 for injuries he suffered when Officer Chris Kershaw turned his police car in front of Graham's motorcycle, causing him to crash reports The Columbian. The motorcycle accident, which occurred in May of 2004, caused severe injuries to Graham including a head injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), a back injury, and a leg fracture that required surgery. Graham has residual neurological problems and has a cognitive disorder associated with the brain damage.

According to a City of Vancouver staff report, Graham was deprived of oxygen for about 5 minutes after the accident and Washington State Patrol officers arriving to the scene of the accident thought he was brain dead.

The motor vehicle accident occurred in the early morning hours of May 2, 2004. Both Graham and Kershaw were traveling west on Mill Plain Boulevard. Responding to a call, Officer Kershaw crossed two lanes and pulled in front of Graham, neglecting to turn his lights or sirens on. Graham was unable to avoid the collision.

According to The Columbian, Graham's medical bills were almost $90,000 thousand and his lost wages and motorcycle were approximately $30,000 more.

In 80% of the cases of motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles, the cyclist is not at fault. Motorcycle accidents are often caused the negligence of another driver.

This information was brought to you by Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent motorcycle accident victims in the greater Seattle area and in Western Washington. We handle motorcycle accidents on a contingent fee basis; that means we will not charge you any attorneys fees unless we recover a settlement for you.

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Romero Paniagua, 41, of Quicy, Washington suffered a broken pelvis when his motorcycle hit a car that pulled out in front of him. The motorcycle accident occurred one mile west of Ephrata reports The Wenatchee World. The driver of the car, who was not injured, was Sarita Rodriquez, 22 of Moses Lake. She was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

According to Department of Transportation statistics, 80% of all motorcycle accidents were not the fault of the rider. Bikers are often seriously injured because of drivers making unsafe lane changes or not paying attention.

When a motorcyclist is hurt, often their damages are large. Besides damage to the motorcycle, there are expensive personal items such as helmets, glove, jackets and pants. The motorcyclist is as also entitled to receive payment for all medical bills including consideration of future medical bills. Any rehabilitation costs, loss of wages and compensation for pain and suffering are also recoverable.

The Farber Law Group handles motorcycle accidents on a contingent fee basis. That means that you do not pay anything unless we recover a settlement for you. With the help of The Farber Law Group, a Washington law firm experienced and knowledgeable in handling motorcycle accidents cases, you may be able to recover your damages. Contact us today.

See our Motorcycle Resources.

A 74-year-old Sammamish man was killed while riding his motorcycle on Monday on State Route 202 near Fall City, Washington reports The Seattle-Post Intelligencer. The motorcycle accident occurred around 3 pm when a 28-year-old man driving a sports utility vehicle crossed the center line and hit the motorcyclist head-on.

Washington State Patrol investigators have booked the man driving the sports utility vehicle into King County Jail. They may charge him with vehicular homicide. In Washington State, a driver can be charged with vehicular homicide if someone is killed in an automobile accident and the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In this Fall City accident, the driver of the sports utility vehicle is suspected of being under the influence.

In addition to vehicular homicide charges, the family of the deceased can sue the driver under wrongful death provisions. With the help of The Farber Law Group, a Bellevue, Washington personal injury attorney firm, we may be able to help you recover damages for wrongful death.

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A motorcyclist suffered a collapsed lung and broken bones after colliding with a deer on Highway 2, east of Wenatchee. The Seattle Times reports that Daniel Wickersheim of Duvall, Washington was taken to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee after the motorcycle accident for treatment.

Wickersheim's wife, Kay Wickersheim, was thrown from the bike in the accident but she did not sustain any substantial injuries.

This information was brought to you by the Washington Injury Attorney, a service of The Farber Law Group. We specialize in representing motorcycle accident victims and car accident victims in Bellevue, Seattle, Wenatchee, Spokane, Kent, Renton and Everett.

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The Hearld Net reported that the Washington State Patrol is investigating an accident that occurred at U.S. 2 and Highway 9 near Snohomish, Washington involving three motorcyclists and a fuel tanker truck on Saturday afternoon. Troopers at the scene said that it appears that three motorcyclists were traveling together when the one motorcyclist clipped another one, and lost control of his motorcycle careening into the tanker truck. One motorcyclist was killed and the other was taken to Everett Medical Center.

Westbound U.S. 2 was closed for several hours. The Washington State Patrol has not released the name of the dead cyclist.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, you should contact a motorcycle accident specialist. The Farber Law Group has more than 30 years experience in representing cyclists with serious personal injuries. Contact us today for a free consultation.