Speed Demon Knocks Out Power in Oregon Town | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

It’s always fun to take a new car for a spin. One driver took his fun a little bit too far in Boring, Oregon of all places. The 42-year-old from Battle Ground, Washington had just purchased a Chevrolet Corvette and decided to take a drive last night. He ended up running right into a power pole, bringing the power lines down and causing a huge power outage in Boring, effecting thousands of...

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Man in Path of Light Rail Hit in SoDo | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

The Sound Transit light rail trains have been around for a few years now, so you would think that people would be used to them being here by now. But every few months, we seem to hear new reports of someone being injured by one. The most recent incident occurred this morning in the SoDo District, just south of Safeco Field. The light rail train hit a man, believed to be in his 50s. He was taken...

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Oregon Man Saved by Neighbors | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

A man in Oregon has his neighbors to thank for saving his life this past weekend. Scott Lakey was doing work under his truck when it rolled off the ramps he had it set up on. It landed on Lakey’s chest, crushing him. Lakey was stuck with three broken ribs, unable to move and feeling like he was drifting in and out of consciousness. He remained that way for ten minutes, before his next-door...

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Mexican Gas Tanker Crashes and Kills 20 | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Mexico has two very big problems, which contributed to the deaths of over 20 people as well as the injuries of almost three dozen this morning. A natural gas tanker crashed into a center divider on a highway in Mexico City. It burst into flames immediately. Mexico’s public safety has been put under the spotlight in recent months, as it has been found that very heavy trucks traveling on its...

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Spokane Smokers Face Tickets | Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer

Smokers in Spokane are running out of options, and quickly. The Spokane Transit Authority recently took away the only designated smoking area at the STA Plaza, leaving bus-riding smokers with hardly any options. And now they could really pay for that. The Spokane City Council has given the go-ahead to police to write smokers tickets if they are not abiding by the Washington State law that...

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New Device Measures BAC Using Your Smartphone | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Alcohoot. It’s a cool name, and an even cooler concept. So what is it? Alcohoot is ‘the world’s first enforcement-grade smartphone breathalyzer.” Basically, you take the Alcohoot and plug it right into your smartphone. Not only is it’s design functional, it’s pretty nice-looking too. But the main thing is, it was made to help you monitor your alcohol intake and measure your blood...

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Tacoma Traffic to Get Worse | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Traffic in Tacoma already causes throbbing headaches to drivers and especially daily commuters. But they’re about to see even worse conditions in the coming months. On Saturday at 12:01 AM, Exit 132 A for South 38th Street will officially be closed. And not just for a day or for the weekend. The ramp will remain closed for three months, and when it reopens, a new ramp will be in its place....

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In a Motorcycle Accident? Here’s What You Should Do Next | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

According to the Centers for Disease Contro1 and Prevention, well over one million people were treated in a U.S. emergency department for motorcycle-related injuries. Most of the non-fatal injuries involved the leg/foot, or head/neck. If you are ever in a motorcycle accident, there are several steps you should take afterward: 1. Write an account of the accident. This can often be the most...

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Boy Without Helmet Killed in Tragic Accident | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

A 10-year-old was riding home from a friend’s house in Spanaway Thursday night when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup was a 64-year-old man who, it seems, did all he could to avoid hitting the boy, but there simply wasn’t enough time. The driver was not speeding and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Detective Ed Troyer is calling the incident...

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95 Cars Involved in Massive Virginia Pileup | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer

Virginia’s Interstate 77 saw quite the sight on Sunday afternoon. Nearly 100 vehicles were involved in pile-ups on the interstate that left three people dead and over 20 people injured. Virginia state police reported that there had been 17 separate cashes within one mile of each other. What could possibly cause such turmoil? It is reported that excessive fog played a starring role, despite...

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