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• Pedestrian Killed by Greyhound Bus

  Michael Myers | April 03, 2006 11:03 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  The Tacoma News Tribune reported today that a Greyhound Bus killed a pedestrian while traveling westbound on I-90. For the full story, click here."We were all dozing off and it was completely quiet, and all of a sudden out of nowhere you hear this screeching sound and the shatter of glass and simultaneously I heard a scream from the bus driver, 'Oh my God!'" said passenger Jeremy Simons.State...

• Truck Safety a Big Concern

  Michael Myers | March 28, 2006 9:47 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  On February 7, 2006, the Tacoma Daily Index reported on an alarming study regarding container trucks:The issue arose after police officers noticed a spike in the number of accidents involving container trucks on Pacific Highway East, which runs through the city. Officers operated emphasis patrols on Sept. 23 and Oct. 25 to inspect container trucks, and discovered that a number of vehicles...

• Fatal car accident involving teen driver

  Michael Myers | March 22, 2006 11:57 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  The Tacoma News Tribune reports today that another teen driver has been charged with vehicular assault and homicide. The underage driver admitted to drinking about five cans of beer before taking off in the Jeep. Some people feel that the driving age should be at least as high as the drinking age because driving a vehicle is controlling a deadly weapon.Everybodytalksabout was driving at a high...

• Ports Really More At Risk In Dubai Hands?

  Michael Myers | March 20, 2006 12:47 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Long-time maritime law blogger Marc Marling weighs in on the Dubai Ports world controversy. I agree with Marc in his assessment that this whole thing has gotten out of control. As he states:Instead of spending significant airtime on this political debate which has resulted in the odd pairings of George Bush and Jimmy Carter on the same side with Barbara Boxer and Bill Frist on the other, it...

• Let's Go Sailing Passengers Injured--Rights and Remedies on the Water

  Michael Myers | September 16, 2008 11:54 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Yesterday KIRO TV reported a collision between a Bayliner Trophy and a 42-foot sailboat near Alki Point.  Three people suffered injuries.  "They told me this guy came out of nowhere and smashed into...

• Fatal I-5 Crash a Reminder of the Importance of UIM Insurance

  Chelsea Gilbert | October 12, 2007 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  In the early hours of the morning on September 9th a drunk driver headed the wrong way on I-5 caused a collision that resulted in the death of one young woman. According to police, Cerrissa R. Christensen, 27, had a history of drunk driving and DUI arrests. Christensen was being pursued by police when she crashed into a northbound 1988 Chevrolet pickup. A passenger in the pickup, 18-year-old...

• Verdict Reached in WTO Trial

  Ryan Nute | February 01, 2007 9:18 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A federal jury found that the City of Seattle was liable for the improper search and seizure of 147 people who were arrested during the tumult surrounding the 1999 WTO meeting and protests. The jury found that the plaintiffs' First Amendment rights had not been violated. The case now moves to the issue of the plaintiffs' damages, which may be postponed pending an appeal by the city.A federal...

• Worker Injured When Arm Caught in Meat Grinder

  Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 12:04 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  An employee of Golden Steer Choice Meats was injured Thursday when his left arm became caught in a meat grinder. He was transported by ambulance to Harborview Medical Center. The accident is being investigated by safety officials.The injured employee (Robert Frye) will likely have a workers' compensation claim for his injuries. Depending on the facts he may also have claims against the...

• Schools Held Accountable in Discrimination Suit

  Staff Writer | October 19, 2006 7:54 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A class action discrimination suit against a central Washington school district by Latino parents went to the U.S. District Court in Spokane. The parents alleged that the school district was discriminating against their children based on their race and that their civil rights were being violated.In a landmark agreement, the Washington school district agreed to meet the demands of the parents who...

• Family Members may be Liable

  Michael Myers | July 07, 2006 10:26 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A recent accident involved an adult driving a motorcycle with an eleven year old girl on board. According to the Tacoma New Tribune, An Olympia woman was killed and a child injured when their motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon in Thurston County, the Washington State Patrol reported.The truck was westbound on 62nd Avenue Southwest and was making a left onto Nels Street...