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Bicycle Accident Lawyers: Woman Suffers Serious Personal Injuries When Hit By Reckless Driver

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August 25th, 2010: Law Blogger

Bicycle AccidentSometimes bicyclists can follow all of the rules, wear a helmet, reflective gear, and ride safely in bike lanes or on the shoulder of the road, and it still doesn’t make a difference. Car just seem to find them sometimes, which a Bellingham woman painfully found out yesterday.

The 36-year-old woman was riding her bicycle on Hannegan Road near Van Wyck Road shortly after 5 pm when she was suddenly plowed into by a Toyota Corolla.

The Corolla had been heading northbound on Hannegan Road when it crossed the centerline, sideswiped a southbound Dodge Durango and continued to the southbound shoulder where it struck the bicyclist, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The bicyclist suffered serious personal injuries including leg and head injuries. She was taken to St. Joseph hospital. She was listed in serious condition today. WSP says that was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The drivers of both the Corolla and the Durango were not hurt.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to have been a factor.

We hope the woman recovers fully.

Injuries suffered in bicycle accidents can be some of the worst because the cyclist usually never sees it coming. They are tooling along one moment and the next thing they know they are being loaded into an ambulance. That’s why helmets are essential. Please wear one every time you ride.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident then it is important that they find an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Bicycle Accident in Soap Lake Leaves Cyclist With Serious Head Injury

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August 20th, 2010: Law Blogger

grant and hwy 28Not a ton happens in the sleepy small town of Soap Lake other than a few tourists periodically indulging in the “healing mud” on the foamy shores of the mineral rich body of water. But Highway 28 that runs through the town has seen some excitement in the form of tragedy lately.

Last month two teenagers were killed and one was severely injured after a car crash on Hwy 28. Now again, on the same stretch of road, a bicyclist is struggling for his life in a Wenatchee hospital.

Andrew W. Hayes, 62, of Soap Lake, is in critical condition this morning at Central Washington Hospital with severe head injuries suffered in a bicycle accident Thursday afternoon.

According to the Washington State Patrol, Hayes was riding his bike at the intersection of Highway 28 and Grant Street in Soap Lake about 2 pm when he collided with a car driven by Vera M. Walker, 80, of Quincy, WA.

Hayes was treated at Columbia Basin Hospital, but upon realizing the extent of his injuries, authorities decided to airlift him to the Wenatchee hospital.

Walker was not injured, according to the State Patrol report.

Head injuries are some of the worst injuries a person can sustain because they can effect how the whole body works. They can affect motor function, cognitive function, and can even change a person’s personality. There have also been studies that show people with traumatic brain injuries are highly prone to depression. We hope that this bicyclist recovers fully without any lasting symptoms.

Phillips Webster represents victims of bicycle accidents and their families through personal injury lawsuits. The car insurance companies have legal representatives on their side to secure their best interest and you should too.

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Bicyclist Suffers Serious Personal Injuries in Head-On Collision with Truck in North Seattle

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August 19th, 2010: Law Blogger

bicycle accident in north seattleSeattle is considered a bicycle friendly town as compared to the rest of the United States. But you move a little bit north and a little bit south of the Seattle-core and its burrows and that bicycle friendly sentiment begins to wear thin. A prime example of this is the corner of North 145th and 1st Avenue Northeast where a bicyclist was hit just this morning.

The details are sketchy at this time since the bicycle accident just happened in the last couple of hours, but a bicyclist was in a head-on collision with a pickup truck on a busy residential intersection with no bike lanes near a school around 6 am.

Police and medical units arrived to the scene in only a few minutes and immediately began to stabilize the cyclist. The person was then rushed to the hospital with serious personal injuries.

There has been no further update as to their current condition.

The pickup driver is fine and their truck’s front end is dented.

Our thoughts are with the cyclist in the hospital.

Both bicyclists and drivers alike need to heed the same laws with regards to how they treat intersections whether they have stop lights or stop signs. Though bicycles are slower, their choice of transportation does not mean that other vehicles that share the road are allowed to put them in danger. Bicyclist also need to show patience, wait for lights, and take their turn, and realize that unless they are walking their bikes, they are not pedestrians.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident then it is important that they find an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Driver Suffers Medical Emergency, Clips Bicycle, Then Crashes in Friday Harbor

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August 18th, 2010: Law Blogger

Accident in Friday HarborMedical emergencies come on suddenly and if the person is driving it could put the sufferer and everyone around them in danger. Many medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes result in panic, paralysis, or unconsciousness. All of these lead to an out of control vehicle, essentially turning it into a giant steel weapon as a bicyclist painfully found out on Monday.

The motorist was driving her Jaguar across the street from Friday Harbor Middle School when she suddenly suffered a serious medical emergency causing her to swerve suddenly, clip a bicyclist, and side swipe a car. The car then jumped the curb, causing her tires to explode, and drove through a fence into a field where she finally came to a stop.

Police and medical units were on the scene quickly to aid both the woman and the bicyclist.

The driver, whose name was not available, had to be airlifted off the island to St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. The hospital has not updated her condition.

Authorities said that the cyclist did not suffer any serious personal injuries and was treated at the scene.

The parked car was partially damaged.

A police spokesman said that he believed there were no drugs or alcohol involved, but that the female driver had suffered a medical emergency.

We hope the woman recovers quickly and fully.

If you are at high risk of a medical emergency such as heart attack or stroke, the odds are slim that they will happen while driving, but please keep in mind that driving can be stressful and the abrupt unpredictability of driving can aid in spurring on a cardio-event. If you are at risk, consult your doctor and ask them about the dangers of driving in your particular case, and please try to take public transit whenever possible.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious personal injuries in a car accident with a negligent driver you will need skilled legal counsel to walk you through the steps to assure that your best interests are represented to assure that you get the compensation you deserve. Call Washington Car Accident Lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Rider Dies of Traumatic Head Injury After Bicycle Accident with Truck in Spokane

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August 16th, 2010: Law Blogger

Spokane Bicycle AccidentMany new or occasional bicyclists are surprised when they are stopped by police for the first time and cited for everything from running a red light to reckless riding. Many don’t know that they are essentially subject to the same rules as a car as any other two wheeled vehicle like a motorcycle or moped. Perhaps it was that misperception that caused a man’s death in Spokane yesterday.

Investigators say the 38-year-old male rider was crossing the intersection at Second Avenue and Scott Street in downtown Spokane at about 6 pm Sunday evening when he failed to yield to traffic and was hit by the driver of a red pickup truck.

The cyclist was literally run over by the truck and sustained serious head injuries and internal injuries in the collision.

Police and medical crews rushed to scene, but the cyclist was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival. Officers say he was not wearing a helmet.

The truck remained in the intersection with the bicycle lodged under it for more than an hour, witnesses said.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.

This tragedy might have been completely avoided with the proper used of equipment and a reasonable level of patience  and attention on both the rider’s and the driver’s part. Surviving a traumatic head injury is hard, but recovering from one takes years of daily work and therapy.

Please ride safely and wear a helmet every time.

Phillips Webster represents victims of bicycle accidents and their families through personal injury lawsuits or wrongful death lawsuits. The car insurance companies have legal representatives on their side to secure their best interest and you should too.

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Bicycle Accident Attorneys: Suspect says Hit-and-Run “Intentional”; Cyclist Still in ICU

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August 3rd, 2010: Law Blogger

Bicycle Accident AttorneysThe Northwest is one of the most popular areas in the country for bicycle riding and there are thousands of year-round riders. That has made many local drivers more aware of bicyclists on the road than other drivers around the country. This does not keep cyclists from serious bicycle accidents though. These accidents are generally true accidents, but when the serious personal injuries caused in the accident are allegedly intentional as was the case this weekend in Spokane, then that is just disturbing.

Jonathan McElfish, 42, of Spokane, was riding his bicycle near Sprague and Dearborn in the Spokane Valley on Sunday morning when Dallas Cress, 22, of Spokane, suddenly ran over him with his red 1996 Ford Mustang. He then took off leaving McElfish in critical condition on the road.

Medical crews and police quickly responded and rushed McElfish to the hospital where he was listed as having critical injuries. Today he was upgraded to serious condition by the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he remains a patient.

Late in the afternoon on Sunday, Cress called into Crime Check and admitted he was the driver who “intentionally” struck the bicyclist.

Investigators went to his location and took a verbal and written confession from Cress. They also seized the Mustang Cress he said he was driving the night of collision as evidence.

Police say that since Cress has been cooperating with law enforcement about his involvement in this incident and there is further investigation to complete in this matter, he has not been physically arrested.

Authorities said that assault charges will likely be filed at a later date once the entire investigation is completed.

We hope that the victim recovers swiftly and fully.

This story raises some questions about when the suspect will be arrested and why there is a delay. Many times it is under the advice of prosecutors who choose to create a stronger case in order to make the charges more concrete. We hope that the investigation is strong so that McElfish can get justice.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident then it is important that they find an experiencedpersonal injury lawyer. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Washington Bicycle Accident Lawyers: Cyclist Suffers Personal Injuries from Disabled Truck on Highway

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July 21st, 2010: Law Blogger

Riding Washington HighwaysSometimes things don’t even have to move to cause injury bicycle accidents. Train tracks are one of those things, so are pot holes, but parked cars? Sure, lots of people open their doors without looking and suddenly a bicycle and rider are flying through the air, but yesterday, the truck was disabled and the cyclist still went flying.

Thomas A. Syfrett, 52, of Camas, WA, was riding his bike yesterday afternoon when he crashed into the rear of a 1996 Chevrolet pickup that was disabled and parked on the eastbound shoulder of state Highway 14 near Ellsworth Road, awaiting a tow truck, according to a bulletin from the Washington State Patrol.

Syfrett suffered personal injuries and was taken to Southwest Washington Medical Center where he’s recovering.

Syfrett told officers that he didn’t see the truck and the cause of the collision was inattention.

He wore a helmet and suffered cuts and abrasions to his face. No citation was immediately issued but the crash was under investigation. The crash totaled the Schwinn bicycle and caused $750 damage to the truck, the bulletin said.

There we are. Not all bicycle injuries are someone else’s fault, yet, most of the time they are. There are so many distractions for cyclists such as debris, passing cars, and even dogs that sometimes a large parked vehicle can seem to jump out at you.

We hope he recovers quickly and fully.

If you or a loved one are a victim of a serious bicycle accident it is important that you call Phillips Webster for a consultation into your legal options.

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Washington Bicycle Accident Lawyers: King County Judge Reflects on His Severe Injury Accident

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July 15th, 2010: Law Blogger

bicycle wreckRiding a bicycle to work is becoming much more popular with every passing year. Some people do it to keep in shape, some do it to lower their carbon footprint, others do it because it’s often faster than sitting in traffic. Whatever the reason, there are many hazards that can lead to a bicycle accident, even in Seattle, as a local Judge found out this year.

Every week, King County Judge Michael Hayden trades in his loose robe for a tight bike shirt, jumps on his bike, and goes riding with a group of buddies.

On March 24, the judge and his riding group were headed south on the Airport Way bridge, just entering the heart of Georgetown, when they ran into trouble. Witnesses say the driver of a yellow Toyota FJ Cruiser, who seemed impatient, was trying to get around a slow-moving UPS truck. The driver swerved into the lane of cyclists without looking, and hit Hayden.

After the accident the driver of the Toyota sped away.

“It is not something you want to see happen,” said John Lindseth, who was among a dozen other riders with Hayden when he was hit. “I was watching (the car) going, ‘I sure hope he doesn’t try to fit between those two’, and then Mike was down in a heap.”

“I felt the impact,” Hayden said. “The most dramatic was heading toward the pavement and having the immediate flash that this is it.”

All of his fellow riders clamored for their phones and called 911. Medical crews quickly arrived.

Hayden was rushed to the hospital with serious personal injuries, and is still undergoing physical therapy for his injuries.

Hayden said he hopes the driver is caught, but knows the chances of that happening are very small. His therapy has finally gotten him back out on the roads doing something he still loves.

“I just feel very lucky,” the judge said. “I just count my blessings that I can still be out here after an accident like that.

Bicycle accidents can be some of the worst types of accidents since many cyclists wear very little protective gear so to not restrict their movement and regulate their heat. Yet, at the same time they are moving at street speeds. This can be a double jeopardy in an accident with any sized car.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident then it is important that they find an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Personal Injury: Firecrews Must Lift Car Off of Man after Injury Bicycle Accident

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May 20th, 2010: Law Blogger

West Seattle Bicycle AccidentAccording to a Twitter alert sent out by the Seattle Fire Department, a car has struck a bicyclist in West Seattle.

The incident took place at Admiral Way and Spokane Street around an hour ago.

Many firefighters were called to the scene to lift the car off the victim.

The 40-year-old man was reported as conscious and has been transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious personal injuries.

Several police and at least a dozen firefighters arrived at the scene as well a medic unit and several fire trucks.

Harborview has not released the condition of the rider.

Seattle is considered a bicycle friendly city with many people who depend on that mode of transportation to get around. It is important to be aware of riders because a bicycle accident almost always ends in personal injury or wrongful death.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident then it is important that they find an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Seattle Car Accident Lawyers: DUI Bicyclist Personally Injured in Car Accident

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May 18th, 2010: Law Blogger

Bent BicyclePolice say around 10:00 pm last night a vehicle was making at turn at the intersection of Howard and Indiana in north Spokane, when a cyclist rode in front of the car. The bicyclist went rolling into the road along with his bent and mangled bike.

The cyclist suffered personal injuries, and was taken to the hospital. Police say he appeared to also be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Both the driver of the car and the bicyclist were cited in the crash.

This is an odd situation, but not a unique one. Just because a person chooses not to drive to the bar or party and instead rides a bike does not keep them from being a hazard on the road as is the case in this story. Bicycles are subject to many of the same traffic laws as cars, so please, if you choose to ride a bike, check the rules of the road.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious personal injuries in a bicycle accident then it is important that they find an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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