School Bus Crash in Puyallup Scares Parents | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Perhaps some of the scariest automobile crashes that we hear about are those involving school buses. Bus means multiple people and school means kids. Puyallup had a scare on February 5th when a school bus coming from Zeiger Elementary crashed in South Hill. Even worse, gunshots had recently been reported in the area, so residents were already on their toes. Luckily, no children were injured in...

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$182,000 Federal Distracted Driving Grant | Seattle Personal Injury Attorney

In Washington, we have laws against both texting and talking on hand-held phones when driving, so we can understand the importance of other states following our noteworthy lead and implementing the same restrictions. Lawmakers across the country have noticed the positive impact that laws such as ours have, and are attempting to make the same changes happen in their home states. Senators Jay...

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The Dangers of Distracted Walking | Seattle Injury Lawyer

We live in a world that is constantly wired. Imagine walking down the street and visualize the people around you. How many of them are looking down at their smart phones, texting away, checking emails, picking out a song to listen to? According to a study conducted by Beth Ebel in cooperation with the University of Washington, one-third of pedestrians in Seattle are distracted by their mobile...

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Are You Teaching Your Kids to Text and Drive?

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Black Boxes in Cars | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Most of us feel at home in our cars and don’t consider if our actions are in compliance with the law until red and blue lights come flashing behind us. Technology has allowed data like speed, brake use and even whether or not the drivers and passengers are buckled to be recorded and retrieved later. You may have seen Progressive using this technology to offer safe drivers better rates. These...

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Stronger Distracted Driving Laws in WA? | Seattle Accident Attorney

Thankfully, Washington State already has strong texting and driving laws.  A driver caught texting and driving will receive a $124 ticket, and that fine stays the same for the first three offenses.  Some might not think that is a severe enough punishment—and by increasing that fine with each infraction, Washington could be eligible for a grant from the federal government. A lot of people in...

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2 Teens Injured in Hit and Run | Seattle Accident Attorney

Mid-morning Wednesday, two teenagers suffered injuries in a hit and run. The girls were walking near Chief Sealth High School, and according to a witness a 30 year old woman in a Black Honda went and intentionally hit them with her car. The witness had been walking with the seventeen and eighteen year old, who had apparently had run-ins with the driver before. A nearby nurse came to help the...

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One Killed in Texting and Driving Accident | Seattle Injury Lawyer

Friday, a woman in Nipomo (a city in California) was charged with involuntary manslaughter and hit and run causing death—both felonies. The 23 year old was driving her Prius when she swerved off the road. Her statement claimed that she knew she had hit something, but failed to stop or report the incident to authorities. She also admitted to having been texting at the time of the accident. She...

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Late Night Crash in Federal Way Kills Tanker Driver | Seattle Injury Attorney

Late Sunday night saw a three vehicle crash on I-5 near 336th St. in Federal Way that resulted in the death of one and injuries to five. The crash occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. when a 21-year-old from Renton was driving his Nissan Altima southbound, lost control and struck the barrier. A 24-year-old Tacoma woman behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry hit the Nissan, pushing the vehicle into the...

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12-Year-Old Survives Hit and Run | Seattle Accident Attorney

A 12-year-old girl in Kent, WA is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a car and dragged over 12 feet while riding her bicycle to Mill Creek Middle School. The incident happened Thursday morning in the 900 block of Central Avenue. The driver — a 58-year-old Kent woman — left the scene without stopping. She later turned herself in after being tracked down at her place...

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