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Head On Collisions in Washington

fatalities, head on collisions, head trauma, injuries, Washington, Washington auto accident attorney

October 14th, 2009: Washington Law Blogger

Head on collisions are among the most dangerous types of auto accidents that occur, and there are several dangers that arise as soon as such an incident occurs. Statistically speaking, estimated indicate that while head on collisions account for only about 2% of all traffic collisions, they also account for approximately 10% of all traffic fatalities. Given the damage that always results from these situations, anyone who has been injured in such a crash needs to contact a Washington auto accident attorney as soon as possible. Below is an overview of the issue.

Basic Physics

Many head on collisions tend to occur at a high rate of speed, which only increases the force involved and the danger and damage that results. For instance, if two cars collide going 40 miles per hour, it’s roughly the same as a stationary car being hit by a vehicle that’s moving at 80 miles per hour. Head on collisions also tend to be more common on highways, which only increases the average speed at which these incidents occur.

Dangers Involved

When two vehicles collide in a head on fashion, the fallout that occurs is extreme. Drivers and passengers in both vehicles face the prospect of having the engine pushed towards them, and if the engine enters the passenger compartment it can crush anyone inside. Such an occurrence can also burn the vehicle’s occupants given the high temperatures that tend to accompany engines that have been running.

Aside from the possibility of the engine collapsing the passenger compartment, there is also the issue of neck and head trauma that can result, even if the occupants are wearing seat belts. The reason is that when someone is hit from the front, the body tends to move violently to the back and towards the front, meaning that anyone could damage their necks, heads and brains on either the seat backs, the wind shield or both.

How to Proceed

If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in a head on collision, you need to take immediate action. Contact a Washington auto accident attorney at Phillips & Webster as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Posted in Auto Accidents

Why You Need to be Prepared

auto accident attorneys, Auto Accidents, fatal accidents, injury accidents, insurance, property damage collisions, seattle, Washington

June 5th, 2009: Washington Law Blogger

We’ve been covering in some detail what you need to remember and what you need to do in the aftermath of a car accident in Washington, and there are many reasons why this is important. One of them is because of a basic statistical analysis, it’s quite possible that you or someone you love will be involved in some sort of traffic collision during your lifetime, particularly if you drive often as part of your routine.

Below are some of those statistics that are published by the Washington State Department of Transportation for the year of 2005:

1. Total reported collisions – 51,901

2. Fatal collisions – 274

3. Disabling injury collisions – 890

4. Evident injury collisions – 5,010

5. Total injury collisions – 19,541

6. Property damage collisions – 32,086

As you see, if you add this up over a period of years, you are taking a risk every time you hit the road. It should be restated that the statistics above only represent collisions that are reported, and not those that are simply handled without insurance companies or the police getting involved.

Clearly, everyone who uses the roads in Washington needs to drive with the ultimate defensive style, but even then there could come a time when an accident occurs that is simply not your fault and could not have been avoided. That’s why it’s important to remember how to proceed in such a way that you maximize your safety, minimize the risk of additional injuries occurring and such that your rights are protected.

Therefore, if you’ve been injured in an auto accident in Seattle, you need to contact the attorneys at Phillips & Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Posted in Auto Accidents

Children’s Amusement Ride Topples, Sends Two to Hospital

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May 1st, 2009: Washington Law Blogger

The Puyallup Spring Fair was held recently, and like any fair, it consisted of carnival games, food and of course amusement rides. These rides have been proven many times to be extremely dangerous, and that general concern appears to have been reaffirmed once again with news that one of the rides at the fair suddenly toppled with people riding in it.

According to the Seattle Times:

“The Lolli Swing ride in Kiddyland, the children’s section of the fair, toppled at about 6:40 p.m. Friday. The ride has swing-type seats that rotate around a central pillar, and has operated at the fair for the past five years.

There was no immediate word on the cause of the accident, although officials told KOMO Radio that they were looking at the possibility that soggy ground under the ride may have simply given way. Officials said the ride was inspected on Wednesday.

Witness Shelly Cummings told KING-TV that her son was aboard the ride when it fell over but was OK. In her words, “It just all of a sudden toppled over.”

Although no word yet has been released regarding the severity of the injuries caused, the issue could prove to be somewhat complicated in a legal sense in terms of where the liability for this accident falls. If the ground was wet and slippery and the fair’s management knew about it and put the ride up anyway, they could be at fault. If it was the duty of the ride company to inspect the ground before initiating the ride, they could be a potential defendant as well.

Regardless, if you have been injured in such a circumstance, contact the Washington personal injury attorneys at Phillips & Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Posted in Product Liability

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Nationwide Insurance

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April 28th, 2009: Washington Law Blogger

Nationwide Insurance is a leading insurer in the United States, and a major component of Nationwide’s revenue is its health insurance coverage that’s sold to consumers. While the company deals in policies all over the United States, it recently came under fire because of its alleged conduct towards Washington consumers, as a class action lawsuit has been filed against Nationwide for selling inadequate coverage to its policy holders.

According to the KUOW:

“The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 400 Washington clients who bought insurance from Nationwide. A company spokesperson says they can’t comment while the case is being reviewed. State law allows insurers to sell plans with limited medical benefits. But companies are also required to fully disclose the policy’s limitations — for example, how much it would pay for hospital care, or whether their primary doctor is covered by the plan. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler says it’s easy to be swayed by the cheapest option available. But consumers need to do some research before buying insurance, and look out for these words in their brochures.”

While it is technically legal to sell health insurance with policy limits, the law also requires that the insurance company fully disclose these limits to its policy holders, and this appears to be the crux of the current legal issue in which Nationwide is embroiled. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that Nationwide did not clearly disclose these limits and in effect hid the limits in the ‘fine print’ of their enormous policy documents.

Unfortunately, insurance companies have been sued many times before for such conduct. If you or someone you love has been harmed because of the conduct of an insurance company, you need to contact the Washington insurance lawyers at the law firm of Phillips & Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Posted in Insurance Company