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Trucking Accident Lawyers: Semi Smashes Two Pickups Avoiding Rear-End Accident

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June 23rd, 2010: Law Blogger

Semi being towed from Median on Hwy 395You can be highly experienced and well trained in your profession, but sometimes a morning just doesn’t work out, which was the case yesterday morning for the driver of a Semi as he was hauling his load down Highway 395 near Kennewick, WA.

The crash happened at 19th Ave in Kennewick (milepost 15) where State troopers say the semi driver driving in the northbound lanes around 10:15 am collided with the median in an effort to avoid a rear-end accident with other vehicles that were quickly slowing down In front of him.

The maneuver ended badly for the truck driver as it resulted in the semi plowing into both the median and the back of the pickup sending it crashing into another pickup in front of it in a chain reaction collision.

The semi and both trucks had to be towed from the scene.

There were no reports of injuries on the scene, but many times rear-end accident injuries such as whiplash can show up as late as the next day after the victim has relaxed.

Troopers advised that truck drivers and drivers in general look far ahead of the car in front of them in order to determine what the car in front of them will do in a situation. Semi trucks are particularly equipped to do this since they tower above traffic usually. Troopers also advise leaving ample space in for the vehicle to stop.

If you or someone you know is involved in a trucking accident, the trucking company and their insurance provider will have legal representation looking after their best interests. You deserved to have a skilled lawyer fighting on your side to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. Call the Seattle truck accident lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers: 2 Suffer Personal Injuries in Dump Truck Roll-Over

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May 28th, 2010: Law Blogger

Over-turned Dump TruckTwo people suffered serious personal injuries after an afternoon multi-car collision in Lynnwood yesterday, police said. At least three vehicles and a dump truck were involved in the collision.

The dump truck was carrying a load of asphalt and it overturned in the intersection.

The incident blocked one lane in each direction on Highway 99 and 168th Street Southwest in Lynnwood.

All lanes were reopened by 5:25 p.m. Thursday, said the Washington Department of Transportation (DOT).

Though trucks are driven by certified professionals there can be many hazards when being around them. Make sure to allow them lots of room behind you, when driving behind them make sure you follow far enough that you can see their rear view mirrors, and never pass on the right.

If you or someone you know has be involved in a commercial trucking accident, the trucking company has an experienced legal team on their side and so should you. Call the Seattle car accident lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Truck Accident Lawyers: Man Suffers Personal Injuries in Speeding DUI Dump Truck

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May 25th, 2010: Law Blogger

Not the best dump truck testing curveScott L. Lynch, 37, of Newport was driving south on Highway 395 and exiting to Highway 397 at 10:55 pm when he missed a curve, lost control and the 1970 Dodge dump truck rolled onto its side.

He was taken to Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco after the truck accident, said the Washington State Patrol. He later was transferred to another hospital with serious personal injuries.

State patrol investigators said Lynch is under investigation for DUI and speeding.

Speeding in a multi-ton 40 year old vehicle is not the wisest thing to do because the distance it takes to stop the vehicle may reach as far as 25-50 yards depending on the size of the load. That is actually the normal length of many on and off ramps. Then adding DUI driving on top of that just creates a situation where Lynch is lucky he didn’t kill anyone.

If you or a loved one have been personally injured in a trucking accident involving a speeding and/or DUI then some of the best advice you can receive is to find an experienced lawyer to represent you against the insurance company. Call the Seattle car accident lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers: Truck Topples on I-5, Blocks Tacoma Afternoon Commute

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May 19th, 2010: Law Blogger

DOT cam of accidentAre you wondering why the northbound commute through Tacoma was a horrid nightmare yesterday? Well, it was due to a trucking accident. A semi-truck rolled and blocked the two right lanes on northbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma Tuesday afternoon.

The crash happened at about 1:30 pm and also blocked the two left lanes of the onramp at Yakima Avenue. The lanes were cleared in less than an hour, but traffic remained heavy following the rollover as the area was hammered with rain.

The Washington State Patrol haven’t revealed if anyone was injured. Examining the picture we were able to pull off of the DOT cam it doesn’t look like there were any cars involved, but we can’t tell whether there is one truck or two.

Either way, this is the second trucking accident in as many days from trucks toppling on the freeway and blocking everything for hours. It requires a massive crane truck and workers running around on the clogged roadway. It’s just another accident waiting to happen. If you see this please be patient and know that there are crews trying to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

If you or someone you know is involved in a trucking accident, be rest assured that the trucking company and their insurance provider will have legal representation looking after their best interests. You deserved to have an experienced lawyer in your corner fighting to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. Call the Seattle car accident lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Trucking Accident in Everett Closes Hwy 2 Southbound I-5 Ramp

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May 18th, 2010: Law Blogger

semi-roll overA large semi-truck carrying a load of sawdust rolled over on the on-ramp from Southbound Interstate 5 to US 2 at around 10 am Monday morning.

Video from the scene shows the truck on its side. Another truck with a crane was being used to right the truck.

There were no immediate reports of injuries. The cause of the accident was not immediately released, but speed could have been a factor.

Though trucks are driven by certified professionals there can be many hazards when being around them. Make sure to allow them lots of room behind you, when driving behind them make sure you follow far enough that you can see their rear view mirrors, and never pass on the right.

If you or someone you know has be involved in a commercial trucking accident, the trucking company has an experienced legal team on their side and so should you. Call the Seattle car accident lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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I-5 South Closed Due to Trucking Accident near Centralia

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May 12th, 2010: Law Blogger

Credit: Robert W. Scott / West Thurston Regional Fire AuthorityTraffic is a mess on Interstate 5 in Centralia this morning when around 4 am a semi-truck slammed a car into a barrier and slid causing another car to smash into it.

The scene quickly became a sea of flashing lights as police and fire crews responded to the crash. The West Thurston Regional Fire Authority says three people were taken to Providence Centralia Hospital with serious personal injuries.

The investigation into this trucking accident closed all southbound lanes of I-5, traffic was detoured from Grand Mound (Exit 88) to Highway 99 and then back on I-5 at Centralia (Exit 82).

Early morning trucking accidents are rare, but when they happen they can be deadly. Trucks are operated by professionals, but they are human none-the-less. They drive at odd hours to avoid traffic, but often times this can be the cause of serious injury accidents when fatigue sets in.

If you or someone you know has be involved in a commercial trucking accident, the trucking company has an experienced legal team on their side and so should you. Call the Seattle car accident lawyers at Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Two Men Injured in Trucking Accident on Rainier Ave.

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April 8th, 2010: Law Blogger

9600 block of Rainier Ave SA man and his passenger were driving down Rainier Avenue South around the 9600 block this morning when they suddenly swerved, sending them into a spin, where they crossed the center line, and were t-boned by an oncoming commercial truck traveling northbound.

Both men were reported as being seriously injured by police.

Police have blocked off the lanes for investigation. There has been no information as to the where the two men in the car were taken and what their current state is. There also has been no indication as to whether drugs or alcohol was involved.

This is where Rainier Avenue meets Lake Washington. Generally high speeds are not expected in this section because the road becomes more of a winding residential street rather than a commercial center like most of it is. Our speculation is that the car may have been going over the designated speed around one of the curves because spinning, even on wet roads takes some good velocity.

Please watch you speed and drive defensively.

If you or someone you know is injured in a commercial trucking accident you may be entitled to compensation to help you through the mounting medical bills associated with your injury. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation.

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Wrong Way Fatality Trucking Accident on I-5

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March 29th, 2010: Law Blogger

head-on collisionGarrett M. Felt, 24, of Orting, was driving a 2005 Honda Civic south in the northbound lanes of I-5 Berkeley Street SW at about 2:10 am Sunday when he crashed head-on into a semi truck that was heading north.

Witnesses say that he nearly collided with several motorists before slamming into the semi, including a state trooper who was attempting to alert the driver that he was going the wrong way. Felt was not wearing a seat belt.

There was nothing the semi driver could do to avoid the head-on collision while hauling about 59,000 pounds of cargo, state troopers said

Apparently Felt turned the wrong way onto I-5 at 84th Street and continued down the freeway for nearly six miles in the wrong direction, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.

Police and medical responders arrived at the crash scene within seconds. Life-saving measures were attempted on Felt, but they were unsuccessful. Felt was pronounced dead at the scene. The 60-year-old driver of the semi was not hurt.

The Washington State Patrol said it has not been determined if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.

Our condolences go out to the Felt family.

This unfortunate situation sounds like an odd set of circumstances that warrants more investigation. On the surface the time and nature of the head-on collision seems to be a DUI fatality accident, but the fact that a he had many signs that he was going the wrong way might mean he was attempting to cause a fatality trucking accident.

If you or a loved one is injured or killed in a trucking accident it would be in your best interest to contact experienced legal council to help you through the process. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation into your legal options.

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Trucking Accident Fatality in Auburn

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March 24th, 2010: Law Blogger

trucking accidentAround 4:30 am yesterday morning a 29 year old man was driving his black ’98 Crown Victoira southbound on SR-167 just north of 15th Street NW when, witnesses say, he drifted completely off of the roadway onto the right shoulder and slammed into a semi truck that was parked on the side of the freeway.

The car did not appear to slow down or attempt to stop in any way when the driver hit the rear end of the semi truck containing the driver, a 51-year-old El Dorado Springs Missouri resident.

When fire crews arrived at the scene they declared the driver of the Crown Royal dead. The semi truck driver was not injured in the trucking accident.

Wrongful DeathThe truck driver advised troopers he pulled off the highway to look at directions. Troopers are investigating what caused the driver of the Crown Victoria to drive off the roadway prior to collide with the semi.

The right lane of southbound SR167 was closed for approximately until almost 8 am while troopers investigated the scene.

The victim has not been identified pending informing the family. Our condolences go out to them.

When trucks are forced to stop it is important that they remain completely lit and properly placed so to not block any part of the lane. Many times it is hard to know if they are stopped or moving slowly. Please be careful.

If you or a loved one are seriously injured or killed in a trucking accident then protect yourself. Find legal council that has your best interest in mind. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation as to your legal options.

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Commercial Vehicle Fatality Accident on Hwy 167 this Morning Causes Back-ups

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March 23rd, 2010: Law Blogger

wrongful deathTragedy struck this morning on Highway 167 in Auburn when a semi-truck broke down and was forced to park on the shoulder of the southbound highway. A driver was then traveling down the highway and was caught unaware of the parked semi. The driver hit the stationary truck at full speed.

Firefighters quickly responded, but unfortunately pronounced the driver dead at the scene. There were no other passengers in the car and the driver of the truck was unhurt, according to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

The incident is under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.

The accident caused a distraction and there was a southbound backup of two miles on the highway and a three-mile backup northbound even though there were no lanes were blocked, the Washington State Department of Transportation said,

The driver has not been identified pending notification of the family. Our condolences go out to them.

This is terrible set of circumstances. Until the investigation is done we won’t know the root cause, whether it was that the semi was not properly pulled to the side of the road or that the driver was in some way distracted. Regardless, the hazards on the road are many and highly unpredictable. Please be careful.

If you or a loved one are injured or killed by a commercial vehicle be rest assured that the company who owns the vehicle are getting professional legal council regarding the commercial vehicle accident. It is important that you too get experienced lawyers on your side to protect your interests. Call Phillips Webster for a free consultation as to your legal options.

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