The collapse of the bridge over Skagit River has caused its fair share of problems since Memorial Day weekend, and now, a Washington State Patrol trooper has died after being hit while directing traffic around the site. That trooper was 38-yea-old Sean O’Connell. O’Connell was described by Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste as a […]
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Distracted Semi Driver Crashes Rig, Backs Up Traffic | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsIt’s unnerving enough knowing that people in smaller cars are driving while distracted, but to know that some semi truck drivers are as well is even more unsettling. One truck driver’s actions this morning ruined the Tuesday commute for hundreds of people. The accident happened just after 7 AM this morning on I-405 southbound near […]
Essential Riding Skills for Bicyclists | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Bicycle Accidents, Blog, Personal InjuryWe hear about pedestrians being hit by cars all the time, but apparently motor vehicles aren’t the only thing they have to fear. An Australian politician has gone so far as to call them “silent killers”. So who are these elusive characters? They’re cyclists and they’re stirring up quite the commotion everywhere from London to […]
Rhode Island Lawmakers Work to Combat Distracted Driving | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsLawmakers in Rhode Island have passed a bill that would make it a requirement that student drivers undergo training and testing on distracted driving before they are able to receive their driver’s licenses. The bill focuses on addressing the issues of the dangers of talking on the phone and texting while driving. Representative Joseph McNamara […]
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsThey’re called “The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer” and they are here. The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day holds seven of the top ten deadliest days for teenage drivers out of the entire year. Teens are busy rushing between end-of-school parties and summer activities, and it’s easy for them to forget safe driving […]
FedEx Trailers Destroy Morning Commute | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsThousands of drivers on I-5 South in Seattle faced the hell of all commutes yesterday morning when traffic was backed up for five miles. The backup was the result of a huge, fiery FedEx truck crash that took place at around 4:30 AM. The truck had two trailers, both of which were empty. The trailers […]
Unattached Trailer Crashes into Minivan, Killing Seven | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsA tragic accident on Wednesday left seven people, including four young children, dead in Truxton, New York. The victims were identified as 26-year-old Teresa Bush and her two children, 5-year-old Jasmine and 4-year-old Alexis, 7-year-old Alyssa Mead and her brother 4-year-old Tyler, 21-year-old Lena Beckwith and 24-year-old Carino Vanorden. The eighth passenger in the minivan […]
Bicyclist Taken to Hospital After Collision | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Bicycle Accidents, Blog, In The NewsA car hit a man this morning while driving in the 9400 block of Airport Way South, close to Boeing Field. Fortunately, the bicyclist survived, but he is currently at Harborview Medical Center. When medics arrived on the scene, they performed CPR on the bicyclist. His injuries are serious. It is unknown why the driver […]
Busy Bridge Collapses, Taking Vehicles With It | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, In The News, Personal InjurySome of the biggest news of this year’s Memorial Day Weekend came from Mount Vernon, where the heavily used I-5 bridge over the Skagit River collapsed Friday evening, sending two vehicles plunging into the freezing cold water below. Fortunately, despite the terrifying downfall of the bridge, no one was killed and those who fell in […]
Teens Dead After Speed-Related Crash | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The News, Personal InjuryFive teens are dead in Newport Beach, California after they were involved in a car accident that erupted into flames over the holiday weekend. Their names have not been released, but it has been reported that the victims were three girls and two boys. They were riding in an Infiniti and hit a tree that […]
520 Toll Spikes to Go into Effect this Summer | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car AccidentsAh, 520. Commuters have such a love-hate relationship with the bridge. On the one hand, it’s a quick (sometimes) and easy (also sometimes) way to get to Bellevue from Seattle, or vice-versa. On the other hand, it has a pricey toll, is closed what seems like every other weekend and is in dire need of […]
WA Gas Prices Keep Rising | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsMy vehicle doesn’t have what I would consider a huge gas tank, but when I went to fill it up the other day, I have to admit that I gasped a little bit when I saw my grand total. And with Memorial Day Weekend approaching quickly, a lot of drivers across Washington State will probably […]