Automobile Accidents

• Drunken Driver Crashes Car Repeatedly--Potential claims for Serving Customer Too Much Alcohol

  Michael Myers | October 02, 2007 8:29 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  After leaving the Muckleshoot Casino, a man, suspected to be intoxicated, caused a series of crashes in the early morning hours of September 27th. The man hit a vehicle when exiting the Muckleshoot Casino parking lot and, shortly afterwards, hit a street sign while driving down a residential street.According to a witness, the truck "flipped in the air, hit the telephone pole in the air...

• Are Fixed-Gear Bikes Dangerous?

  Ryan Nute | September 27, 2007 4:37 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Read more: Erica Barnett, The StrangerThe recent death of a bicyclist in Seattle is raising questions about the safety of "fixed-gear" bikes (that is, bikes where the cog on the rear wheel is attached directly to the hub rather than spinning freely).http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=322254The problem with these bikes is described in a recent article in The Stranger. Some cyclists...

• Distracted drivers contributing to Motor Vehicle Accidents

  Michael Myers | September 27, 2007 4:20 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Distraction - in its various forms - is an increasing problem in the United States.On July 1, 2007, Washington became one of several states to ban the use of cell phones while driving, unless the driver is using a hands-free devise. Clearly, the influence of distracted drivers on road safety has become an increasing concern of Washington police (and residents). "Anything you can do at home,...

• Woman Backing Out of Driveway Broadsided, Seriously Injured

  Chelsea Gilbert | September 21, 2007 8:02 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A woman backing out of her driveway was broadsided on the driver's side of her car by another vehicle heading south on 131st Avenue SE in east Snohomish. The woman suffered severe injuries and was transported to Harborview Medical Center.The southbound car was being driven by a 17-year-old girl. There were two passengers inside the car. All three persons may have suffered minor injuries,...

• Driver Unable to Stop Runaway Bus in Tacoma

  Chelsea Gilbert | September 09, 2007 6:53 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A Pierce Transit bus was leaving a transit center near the Tacoma Mall last Tuesday when its engine revved and the vehicle took off, seemingly of its own volition. A number of passengers reported injuries.The bus driver, employed with Pierce Transit for four years, said that he was fully applying the brakes as the bus careened out of control, clipping three trees, jumping a curb, hitting...

• Mother Crashes Car, Son Dies--Son's Estate has Claim Against Mother

  Michael Myers | August 31, 2007 8:36 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A recent story in the news caught my attention. It detailed the facts surrounding Debra Whalawitsa's sentence of 90 days home detention for leaving the scene of the car crash that killed her son. Ms. Whalawitsa explained that she suffered a concussion in the accident and wasn't thinking clearly. Concusions and other closed head injuries are frequently overlooked even by trained ER doctors and...

• Tacoma Man Killed in Head-On Collision

  Mark McLean | June 25, 2007 11:32 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A 52 year old Tacoma man was killed in a head on collision near Fort Lewis recently.Accident reconstructionist are experts who are able to preserve evidence of a car accident, and "reconstruct" the accident for the judge and jury. It is important to hire an accident reconstructionist very soon after an accident. As time wears on, the evidence fades and proving your case becomes much more...

• Drunk Driver Causes Crash and Personal Injuries

  Mark McLean | June 25, 2007 10:40 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A drunk driver caused a crash along I-5 in Federal Way, causing personal injuries to 6 victims. Six people were injured in an apparent drunk driving accident that blocked part of I-5 for several hours Sunday night.Police say a northbound van with four people inside crashed into a guardrail and flew down an embankment on the freeway near 300th Street in Federal Way just before 8 o'clock.The...

• Bike to Work Day

  Ryan Nute | May 18, 2007 8:52 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Today is Bike to Work Day across the nation! Last year an estimated 10,000 bicyclists participated in Bike-to-Work Day in the Puget Sound region. I don't live too far away from my office, so I ride to work every day. While I enjoy the commute, riding in the city can be pretty dangerous if you're not paying attention (even if you are). As an article from King-5 notes, the busy construction...

• Toddler Accidentally Run Over by Family Member

  Ryan Nute | May 16, 2007 8:33 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  18-month old Mariana Lopez was struck and killed, apparently after a family member accidentally backed over her.The accident occurred the 26200 block of 195th Place Southeast in the Covington area of southeast King County. The girl was admitted to Harborview Medical Center but died from her injuries. Police are still investigating the accident.This very sad case is made even more complicated...