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Seattle Car Accident Lawyer: 9 yr-old Girl Injured in Accident with Rushing Pizza Man

Law Blogger — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:16:29 +0000

Children and elderly people are probably the most susceptible to injury in a car accident as was demonstrated yesterday in a late afternoon accident. A 9-year-old girl was riding with her father and grandmother on Monroe Road where it intersects with Hazard Road just after 6 pm on yesterday when a pizza delivery driver failed to stop and smashed into their vehicle.

The girl was airlifted to a Spokane hospital with internal injuries and remains in critical condition this morning, said Detective Dave Thornburg of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

The grandmother suffered broken bones and was reported in stable condition today at a Spokane hospital.

The girl’s father had minor personal injuries and started CPR on his daughter until medics arrived, Thornburg said.

A pizza delivery driver agreed to a voluntary blood draw as part of the investigation, but alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision, he said.

Our thoughts are with the family as their daughter heals in the hospital.

Sometimes we get so involved with schedules and deadlines that sometimes we may exceed the speed limit or miss road signs that are set in place to keep people safe. Please leave yourself ample time to go to your next meeting or destination so that you can not be rushed and drive safely for both your benefit and the people around you.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, you need experienced council to represent you with the insurance companies to assure you receive the compensation you deserve. Call the Seattle car accident attorneys at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

Update 6-15-10 - Unfortunately the little girl has died from severe brain injuries. She was declared totally brain dead and was subsequently taken off of life support. Our condolences go out to the family.

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Seattle Car Accident Lawyers: Man Arrested for DUI after Roll-Over Truck Accident

Law Blogger — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:01:28 +0000

A yet unnamed 34 year old man was driving his truck south on Illahee Road in Kitsap County a little past midnight this morning with a 43 year-old Silverdale man as his passenger. The driver was speeding and lost control on the road where it intersects with Roosevelt Street. The truck crossed the center line into the oncoming traffic before striking a road sign, two fences, and then rolling and coming to rest on its side.

The truck may not be salvageable, troopers reported.

Authorities confirmed that the driver was speeding and under the influence of intoxicants.

He was taken to Harrison Medical Center to be treated for a personal injury sustained in the truck accident and upon release from the hospital later in the morning was booked into the Kitsap County jail for DUI.

DUI isn’t the best choice someone can make because their reaction time and judgment is drastically impaired. Speeding under those conditions is further putting the lives of everyone within the vicinity of the driver in jeopardy. Luckily no one innocent was injured or this man would have far bigger problems than a massive fine, in home probation, a suspended license, the inability to enter Canada, and a high insurance premium for the next decade or so.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a DUI accident it is important that you find an experienced attorney to represent you and your best interests. Call the Seattle car accident attorneys Phillips Webster for a consultation.

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Last Weekend of Extra Patrols for “Slow Down or Pay Up” Campaign

Law Blogger — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:47:22 +0000

This is the fourth weekend that extra patrols will be out to catch speeders through “The Slow Down or Pay Up” campaign, said the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

The campaign is scheduled to run from April 9 to May 1, the extra patrols are posted throughout Washington on the weekends: Fridays from 11 am to 7 pm, Saturdays from noon to 8 pm and Sundays from noon to 8 pm.

This program has been launched before in areas around the nation with success and is the first statewide enforcement campaign to catch speeders in Washington, the safety commission said.

Between the years of 2004 to 2008, speeding was a critical factor in 40% of all traffic fatalities in our state. The few minutes a person shaves off of their time by speeding is a risk not worth taking. If a person is speeding then it makes it hard to gauge how fast the car is approaching and may then cause an accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an car accident due to the negligence of another driver due to speeding, some of the best advice you can give is to find an attorney that is experienced in personal injury litigation. Call the Seattle car accidents attorneys at Phillips Webster for a free consultation on your legal rights.

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DUI Roll-Over Accident on 520; Police Bring Out Canine Unit to Track Fleeing Driver

Law Blogger — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:37:36 +0000

A 37-year-old Bellevue man was speeding his Dodge Ram truck eastbound on 520 in Seattle at about 1:30 am this morning. He took the exit to West Lake Sammamish Parkway way too fast, lost control of the truck, and rolled it several times. When the truck settled on its wheels, he panicked, and ran from the scene. There was no one else in the truck, the State patrol says

When police showed up they called a canine unit. The dog help police track the man to the Microsoft Campus where they promptly arrested him.

The State Patrol said the man had head injuries, hand and arm injuries, and was extremely intoxicated.

He was first taken to Overlake Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and then he was taken by police to be processed for DUI.

The truck was totaled.

A DUI driver at any speed is a detriment to society. A DUI driver at a high speed is a killing machine. The man luckily did not get the opportunity to go into side streets and residential areas where families and property can be hurt or destroyed.

If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident involving a drunk driver then finding an experienced car accident attorney is important. Call the Seattle car accident lawyers for a free consultation.

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Minor and Deadly Weekend Accidents

Washington Legal — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:03:32 +0000

Over the weekend a Grant County Sheriff’s deputy was killed in a car accident near Quincy Sunday night while this week an East Wenatchee woman was in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with a head injury suffered in a four-car accident Thursday.

The latter happened at 4:50 p.m. Thursday when a Chevrolet Monte Carlo crossed the centerline of Highway 97A about two miles south of Entiat and struck head-on a northbound Mini Cooper. Upon impact both cars impacted additional victims one being a Honda Accord, the driver reportedly not injured, the other being a Toyota Prius, the driver of which was reportedly sent to Harborview.

This weekend Grant County Emergency Services reported a deputy on routine patrol involved in a deadly one-car accident.

The Washington State Patrol was also at the scene at State Highway 283 and Road No. NW conducting an investigation.

The scene is about 10 miles southeast of Quincy, and 12 miles south of Ephrata.

These two examples demonstrate the extent of car accidents which can range from deadly to minor. Four car accidents to one car accidents are all common and prove the need for cautious and careful driving.

Cautionary Steps to Avoid Car Collisions in Washington

Washington Legal — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:59:22 +0000

Downtown Seattle—A nasty accident occurred on 20th and Main that has left one or more people injured, both of whom were transported to Harborview for treatment of unspecified injuries.
A collision that seems to have involved three vehicles were involved, including a DirecTV van, resulted in a child in a car-seat being ejected.
Too often car accidents—which are already a headache (no pun intended)—become more serious when small but significant actions are avoided. In this case the child’s car seat, which was improperly placed in the car resulted in serious injuries. While there is no way of knowing whether the accident would have caused serious injuries anyway, the possibilities when proper action is taken greatly reduces the chances of greater problems.

Such actions that can help drivers in car accidents include:

1. Wearing seatbelts.
2. Well-maintained vehicle.
3. Avoiding distractions (i.e. cell phones, radio, etc.)

A few small steps can help reduce the injuries inherent in an auto collision.

Bellingham Man Dies in Car Crash, Alcohol Suspected

Washington Legal — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:26 +0000

The death of 25-year-old Bellingham man who was killed early Saturday, Dec. 12, when his car drove off the North Cascades Highway into a gully and hit a power pole, reinforces the importance of seatbelts.

The accident victim died when his 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser crossed over the centerline heading eastbound and left the highway near Challenger Road, just west of the town of Concrete. The crash occurred about 4:40 a.m.

The driver was ejected from his vehicle and alcohol is suspected as having contributed to the accident.

The deadly combination of drinking and driving while not wearing seatbelts has lead to several deadly crashes as of late. State troopers who have seen an increase in roadside collision with police vehicles have initiated programs to crackdown on impaired driving. Drunk driving, which can lead to reckless driving habits and hazardous speeds, puts both the driver and others in danger. Seatbelt usage can reduce the injuries associated with a car accident and often are the decisive factor between life and death.

Car Accident in Orting Kills Driver

Washington Legal — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:49:49 +0000

Highway 162 was closed for about six hours Sunday morning at the 136th Street East Bridge near Orting after a single-car crash that killed a 49-year-old man.

Driving a 1993 Ford Escort, the man was taken from the scene by ambulance and later died at Tacoma General Hospital.

According to the Patrol report, the Ford Escort was traveling eastbound on Highway 162 when the driver struck the bridge. The car came to rest in the middle of the roadway. The accident happened at milepost 6 two miles west of Orting at 3:13 a.m. this morning.

The collision had caused undetermined damage to the bridge and the roadway was closed until DOT personnel could inspect it.

Washington state is littered with rivers and lakes. As a result bridges of all sizes and styles have been constructed over the 150+ year history of the state. Narrow lanes and icy conditions often make bridge driving more hazardous. Cool breezes of wind off of rivers and lakes can reduce road surface temperatures five degrees or more often leading to ice when surrounding temperatures may be above freezing. With a strong winter system approaching, drivers should take care and beware of dangerous bridges while traveling during the winter.

While it is unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a role in this crash, it serves as a reminder that bridges can lead to serious and deadly accidents.