- Ryan Nute | December 23, 2006 5:39 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)8-year old Leneeka Warren was attacked by a pit bull on December 15, 2006.Reportedly the dog was being handled by a pair of teenage boys when it got loose. Leneeka spent nine hours in the emergency room at Harborview Medical Center. Civl and criminal charges may be issued. Additionally, Leneeka likely has civil tort claims against the boys who handled the dog and possibly the dog's owner. ...
- Ryan Nute | December 23, 2006 5:17 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsMichael Griffith of Parkland, Washington was killed while changing a tire on the shoulder of I-5 when a truck drifted from its lane and struck him.Read more: Injuryboard.com; Paul Sand, The News Tribune
- Ryan Nute | December 22, 2006 9:40 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsEight cars were involved in a mass crash on northbound I-5 in Tacoma, Washington on Thursday evening.At this juncture the media have not been advised as to the suspected cause of the accident or whether any of the occupants of the vehicles sustained injuries. It can be difficult in multi-vehicle crashes to determine who was at fault for the collision(s). Did you know that plaintiffs risk not...
- Ryan Nute | December 21, 2006 11:48 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThree men were injured, two seriously, in a one-car collision that occurred on Aurora Avenue near Green Lake today. The driver of the Toyota Corolla is believed to have been traveling too fast for the conditions and may have hit a tree due to a sudden rain squall. The two seriously injured occupants are being treated at Harborview Medical Center.The injured passengers likely have claims...
- Ryan Nute | December 21, 2006 10:12 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA woman was struck and killed at a darkened intersection in Renton on Wednesday evening.The woman was struck while crossing the street. Reportedly the intersection was very dark due to power outages caused by the recent storm. The driver unsuccessfully swerved to avoid the pedestrian.Read more: King 5 News
- Ryan Nute | December 20, 2006 12:17 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsHigh school student Keito Swan was seriously injured in October 2005 when he was struck by a bus while crossing the street.His claims against the Marysville School District were settled for $8 million. The settlement was approved by a judge. In Washington as well as many other states court approval is required for settlements involving minors or incapacitated persons.Claims are also being...
- Ryan Nute | December 20, 2006 11:55 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA man who pulled over on the shoulder of I-5 in Tacoma, Washington to change a tire was killed after a pickup truck "drifted" from its lane and struck him.The victim was transported to Madigan Army Medical Center, where he died. Officials are continuing to investigate but reported the pickup's driver was arrested on an unrelated traffic warrant and may face charges in this case. Read more:...
- Ryan Nute | December 19, 2006 11:55 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA skateboarder is at the Madigan Army Medical Center in critical condition after being struck by a car in Puyallup, Washington.Investigators are not sure whether the driver of the car knew he struck the skateboarder. The accident reportedly occurred when the skateboarder ran a stop sign and hit a car before he was struck by the second vehicle. RCW 46.52.020 (1) provides as follows: "A driver...
- Ryan Nute | December 18, 2006 10:41 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsScientists Tony Gamar and Daniel Johnson were killed in an accident involving trucker Garland Massingham. His employer, J.B. Leonard Trucking, hired him in 2004 despite a prior conviction for methamphetamine and allowed him to continue driving after the fatal crash. Last month, the State Patrol reported that Massingham had again tested positive for methamphetamine after an incident where he...
- Ryan Nute | December 18, 2006 9:43 AM |
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MiscellaneousIt's the time of year when businesses and individuals throw parties to celebrate the holidays. But if they're not careful, they could face claims for personal injuries caused by intoxicated guests.Businesses serving alcohol to obviously intoxicated persons are liable when, for example, the drunk patron causes a car crash. "Social hosts" can also face similar claims.If you or a loved one is...
- Ryan Nute | December 18, 2006 9:33 AM |
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Medical MalpracticeAs you may know, the Seattle Times has been investigating a number of instances where it claims judges improperly sealed files in a number of medical malpractice and other court cases.There is often tension between litigants' desire to keep court records out of the public eye and the fact that our court system is the "third branch" of government whose records are public. Plaintiffs often face...
- Ryan Nute | December 15, 2006 12:08 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsJalisa Mustin, a 15-year old Lincoln High School student, was severely injured in a crash on I-5 in September 2006.Jalisa sustained head injuries. The benefit is being held to pay for his medical expenses.This unfortunate situation illustrates how quickly medical bills can mount in a serious injury accident and the importance of ensuring that you and your loved ones have appropriate insurance...
- Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 4:50 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsRandy Sidlowski, a resident of Auburn, Washington, was killed Wednesday after his vehicle was stuck on train tracks.The accident occurred in North Dakota near the Williston depot. The reasons for the crash are being investigated. Accidents involving trains are more frequent than you might think. In some cases these accidents could have been prevented. Sometimes collisions result from product...
- Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 4:09 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsResidents of the Lake City area of Seattle staged a protest last Tuesday by carrying signs and parading across crosswalks to bring attention to pedestrian safety.The group (named "Feet First") conducted the demonstration in an area they believe is dangerous for pedestrians. (Some drivers weren't too happy.) More cars and more development (including residential) has contributed to the...
- Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 3:37 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA 76-year old man walking in a crosswalk was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon. He was critically injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center.Reportedly the driver and her passenger misinformed the investigating authorities. The driver was arrested.Pedestrian safety is a significant issue in major metropolitan areas. Preventing such accidents is a joint effort between drivers,...
- Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 3:11 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA Bellevue woman was seriously injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a "horrific" motor vehicle collision early Thursday on the Evergreen Point Bridge.Authorities suspect the five-car pileup was caused by a drunk driver who collided with a parked car. About six people were injured in the ensuing series of collisions.The victims of this accident likely have...
- Ryan Nute | December 14, 2006 12:04 PM |
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Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)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...
- Ryan Nute | December 13, 2006 12:09 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsEighteen-year old Megan Holschen died in a horrific crossover crash that occurred on I-5 on December 15, 2004. Her family members were also seriously injured. The accident occurred when a large SUV crashed through a cable barrier.The Holschens contended that the State negligently placed cable barriers in the freeway median. The State is also defending against other pending claims relating to...