Automobile Accidents

• U.S. 2 is Site of Multiple Fatality Accidents

  Michael Myers | March 27, 2006 2:39 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Since 1999, over 40 people have died in 33 car accidents on U.S. 2. Of those accidents, 11 were head-on collisions. Despite a state gasoline tax, U.S. 2 has not received any funds to make safety improvements, whereas the nearby Highway 9 has received $133 million to rebuild eight intersections. However, the state legislature has allocated $1.3 million to study possible improvements on Highway...

• 1 Killed, 2 Injured in Alcohol Related Car Accident

  Michael Myers | March 27, 2006 2:32 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On Sunday at approximately 2 a.m., an SUV crossed the center line on a British Columbia highway and collided with an oncoming car. The driver of the car died at the scene. The passenger in the car suffered injuries and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. The SUV's driver and passenger also suffered injuries and were taken to St. Joseph Hospital. Authorities believe alcohol was a...

• New Washington Law Adopts More Reasonable Definition of an Auto Accident

  Michael Myers | March 26, 2006 2:19 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On June 7, a new law in Washington will become effective which will redefine an "accident" to be an "event that was not intended or foreseen by a person who was injured during the event." The movement to change the definition arose from an accident where a driver intentionally rammed into another car because of a domestic violence dispute. That car then collided into Ethel Adams. Adams'...

• Update on Bus Accident in Chile(2)

  Michael Myers | March 26, 2006 1:58 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  A bus accident in Chile killed 10 and injured 2 residents of Monroe, Washington. Authorities now report the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel before he swerved to avoid an oncoming truck. The bus then tumbled 300 feet into a ravine.The families of the victims should contact a personal injury lawyer right away. An attorney can help maneuver within the international law issues to ensure...

• Driver and Passenger Critically Injured in Car Accident

  Michael Myers | March 24, 2006 9:56 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On March 23 just after 1 a.m., a Dodge sedan was turning onto wrth Ave. N.E. from Lake City Way N.E. when the driver lost control of the car. The car collided with three parked cars and then flipped over. The man and woman in the car suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to Harborview Medical Center. Authorities are investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the accident.The...

• Update on Bus Accident in Chile

  Michael Myers | March 23, 2006 8:01 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On March 22, a bus containing American tourists plunged 300 feet down a ravine. Updated reports indicate the bus attempted to avoid an oncoming truck and swerved off the roadway and down the mountainside. Twelve American tourists have been reported killed.A personal injury attorney can be extremely helpful when dealing with accidents that occur abroad. The families of the victims should...

• 11 Killed, 5 Injured in Bus Accident Abroad

  Michael Myers | March 23, 2006 6:45 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On March 22, a bus carrying cruise ship tourists was returning from Lauca National Park in northern Chile when it plunged 300 feet down a ravine. Eleven people were killed, most of whom were American tourists. Three Americans, the Chilean bus driver and the tour guide were injured in the accident. The cause of the accident is unknown.A personal injury lawyer can be extremely helpful when...

• Police on Patrol for Drunk Drivers

  Michael Myers | March 22, 2006 11:59 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On March 18, Pierce County law enforcement officials announced they were going to crack down on drunk drivers. They request residents to report any suspected drunk drivers by calling 911 and providing the driver's location and a description of the car and behavior. Characteristics of drunk driving include swerving, drifting, driving with left wheels on the center line, and even driving at...

• Update on Passenger Involved in Rollover Accident

  Michael Myers | March 22, 2006 11:38 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On March 20, a car launched over railroad tracks and flipped over several times before landing in a Marysville field. The 24-year-old passenger was apparently thrown from the car when it rolled over. He died on March 21. The 21-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault. Authorities are awaiting the toxicology reports on the driver.The passenger's family should...

• Speeding Teen Drivers Without Valid License Kills 2

  Michael Myers | March 22, 2006 11:35 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  On March 14, an 18-year-old was speeding, without a valid driver's license, when he veered into oncoming traffic and flipped over. The car burst into flames. Two of the four passengers died at the scene. The driver was charged with vehicular homicide.The families of the passengers should contact a personal injury attorney right away to discuss their options and preserve their rights.For more...