Speeding and other reckless driving behaviors are increasingly dangerous to all drivers on the road. As a Seattle personal injury lawyer, I am aware of the damages that one may sustain as a result of a negligent vehicle accident. The King 5 News station has reported that six people were injured Saturday morning when a car collided into an emergency aid vehicle. The accident occurred around 1a.m. on the corner of Fourth Ave. and Cherry Street. Witnesses claim that a silver Infinity, carrying four passengers, sped through a red light just before striking the aid vehicle. Two Seattle firefighters were injured in the collision and taken to a nearby hospital were they were later released. All four passengers of the Infinity were also taken to nearby hospitals, one in critical condition. The police are still investigating whether alcohol or drugs are a factor in the incident. Even though this accident occurred in downtown Seattle, speeding is a problem in the neighboring streets of Bellvue as well.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010, speeding contributed to around 175 traffic fatalities in the state of Washington. Speeding through red lights, especially on busy downtown streets, is extremely dangerous and reckless. No one was fatally injured in this accident but due to the high risk associated with speeding, it is an unnecessary risk for anyone to take.
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a car accident due to a negligent driver, then contact a dedicated Bellevue personal injury attorney today to further discuss your options and legal rights. Distracted and reckless driving behaviors can cause numerous physical and emotional damages to everyone involved. Medical bills, insurance companies, and even emotional stress can all take a toll in the aftermath of a negligent vehicle collision. If you have been a victim in a car crash that wasn’t your fault, you may need legal representation to ensure you the full compensation that you deserve. For more information and a free consultation, call me at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
As a Seattle personal injury lawyer, it is a natural part of my job to work with people who have suffered terrible injury and loss through no fault of their own. Fortunately, once in a while I get to learn about people who go out of their way to help others. King5.com reported yesterday evening a story of some firemen helping a family whose home was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago to have a happy holiday. The Kruick family of Stanwood lost their home, two family pets, and everything they owned, including the Christmas gifts for the family. Family in the area is able to provide them a place to stay, but replacing their possessions and the Christmas gifts is not something that they are able to do immediately. While the family has insurance on their home, it will not cover the contents of the home. The firefighters at Snohomish Fire District 19 took up a collection, including a collection at the school of the fire chief’s daughter, and were able to raise enough money to make sure that the Kruicks had presents for the holiday. Ordinary people going to extraordinary measures to help others are part of why I love my job.
At this time of year, we do hear these wonderful stories of people helping each other, and we are reminded of some of the things that are truly important. Of course, these private tragedies happen year-round, and there is always a family that could use a hand from someone. The real reason why I love my job is that all year long I get to be there for families who have lost what they have and need someone to help them get it back.
If you have been injured in a fire or other accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, physical healing and looking after the well-being of your family will obviously be your first priority. But remember, the accident that someone else caused should not be a source of financial hardship for your family. The Seattle personal injury lawyers at Premier Law Group are dedicated, year-round, to helping families recover the compensation that they need to recover from accident injuries. Whether you need to pay medical bills, either current or future, recover lost wages or any other financial costs involved in your injury accident. For more information and a free consultation call me at (206)285-1743.
As a Seattle aggressive driving accident attorney, I understand that this can be a busy time of the year but driving recklessly is not the way to get ahead of the crowds. According to Komo News, a man was pulled over for driving 105mph along I-5 on Wednesday morning. The driver of a BMW SUV was speeding and only slowed down for traffic but continued to weave in and out of traffic without using signals for lane changes. When the police officer who pulled over the SUV asked the man why he was speeding, the man replied he was on his way to the outlet mall. The SUV contained three passengers in addition to the driver. The police officer warned the man about unsafe driving and the severe injuries that may result as the consequence. The driver also received a $550 ticket for negligent and unsafe driving. Other vehicles were also pulled over throughout the morning for speeding in the upper 80′s and 90′s.
Aggressive driving is defined as driving behaviors that endanger the lives of other motorists on the road. Reckless driving such as speeding, failing to follow traffic signs, and changing lanes without signaling are all considered aggressive driving. These types of traffic offenses often lead to many vehicle accidents that can include serious to fatal injuries. Make sure to be a responsible driver this holiday season.
If you or a family member have been severely injured in a negligent driving accident, contact a dedicated Seattle aggressive driving accident lawyer today. Speeding and weaving in and out of traffic is highly dangerous driving behaviors and can cause serious traffic accidents. Deciding if and when to take legal action after a devastating car crash can be confusing. Call me at Premier Law Group and I can help make your decision less stressful by dedicating my time to your case in order to protect your legal and medical rights. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.
Being hurt in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence can leave many questions and concerns. As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I understand how devastating an injury when you least expect it can be on you and your family members. King 5 News reported about several people being injured when a vehicle plowed into them outside a bar after on Saturday. The collision occurred outside of Nectars Lounge in Fremont. A Subaru driven by a young twenty year old, drove straight into a crowd of people that were standing in front of the bar around closing time. Five people, four men and one woman, were seriously injured in the collision and taken to a local hospital. The car was driving fast enough to cause the victims to fly up over the vehicle and many of the victims were still on the ground when the paramedics arrived on scene according to witnesses. Police are investigating the accident further but alcohol is suspected to have played a role. The driver of the Subaru has been arrested and charged with vehicular assault.
Drinking and driving is very dangerous due to balance and judgement impairments it causes the driver. According to the Don’t Die Drunk foundation, around 250,000 people are injured a year in alcohol related accidents nationwide. Remember, it is never ok to drink and drive and always take care when getting behind the wheel to drive.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident due to a negligent driver, then contact a dedicated Fremont personal injury lawyer today to further discuss your options and legal rights. DUI collisions can be very costly and damaging for everyone involved. If you have been involved in a drinking and driving accident you may need legal representation to ensure that a severe injury that was someone else’s fault does not become a financial burden to your or your family. For more information and a free consultation, call me at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
Riding your bike or walking to work instead of driving are healthy activities that people utilize on a daily basis. That is why its a tragedy when a bicyclist is hit by a vehicle, especially when drinking and driving is thought to be the cause. As a Seattle bicycle accident attorney, it is always hard to hear about fatal accidents that involve the death of pedestrians. King 5 News reported that early Thursday morning, a bicyclist was struck and killed by a SUV in Kirkland. The accident occurred at 132nd Ave. and 124th Street and caused considerable damages. The collision left the bicycle completely destroyed and a massive dent in the driver side of the SUV. The driver and passenger in the vehicle were taken into police custody for questioning under suspicion of a DUI. The victim was a 35 year old bicyclist and wore reflective gear and lights on his helmet and bike at the time of the accident. The tragic collision has caused street closures while officials investigate further and clean up the scene.
When your are a pedestrian along side roadways it is always important to remember safety precautions. Things such as wearing a helmet, reflective gear and lights, utilizing crosswalks and following all traffic laws could help prevent traffic collisions from happening. However prepared you are, accidents still happen. Negligent driving such as distracting driving, drinking and driving, or driving while fatigued is dangerous. Take cation while on the road whether you are driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle.
If you or a loved one have been severely injured in a dangerous accident due to the negligent driving of another, then contact an experienced Seattle bicycle accident lawyer to further discuss your options. Vehicle-bicycle accidents can cause various injuries due to the exposure of the cyclist. The health and safety of your family is most important at this time and you may need legal representation to ensure that a bicycle accident that was someone else’s fault does not become a financial burden to your or your family. For more information and a free consultation, call me at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
As a Seattle distracted driving lawyer, I truly believe that distracted driving will be lessened by putting away your cell phone while you drive or being aware of your alcohol consumption before getting behind the wheel of a car. King 5 News reported that around 1:40a.m. Friday morning, a vehicle drove directly into a home containing a small family near Bonney Lake. The crash occurred when a speeding car lost control and crashed through a fence and collided with the house. A mother and her two children where inside sleeping at the time of the accident. The crash caused considerable amount of damage to the house, demolishing the living room and a small bedroom. Luckily, the mother only suffered from minor injuries and the children reported no injuries. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot but was later found a few blocks away and taken into custody. The incident is still under investigation to see if alcohol or other factors contributed to the surprising collision.
Even though this accident occurred in Pierce County, distracted driving is a problem in nearby neighborhoods as well. Distracted driving such as texting, drinking and driving, and drowsy driving is extremely dangerous because it takes the attention away from operating a powerful machine. Another dangerous driving behavior that is common among drivers is speeding. Going above the suggested speed limit increases the risk of losing control and causing an accident. Be smart when driving and follow all safety regulations.
If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident due to a negligent driver, contact an experienced Federal Way distracted driving attorney today. Deciding if and when to take legal action can be difficult. Call me at Premier Law Group and I can help make your decision less stressful by dedicating my time to your case in order to protect your legal and medical rights. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.
Driving while intoxicated is dangerous and creates more potential for fatal accidents. As a Seattle drunk driving accident attorney, I am an advocate against distracted driving such as drinking and driving because of the destruction it may bring. According to the Tukwila Reporter, a 20 year old will be charged with vehicular homicide after causing a fatal accident when driving while drunk. Tou Hang claims he had four to six beers before driving with two of his cousins down State Route 599 on November 19th. Hang accelerated up to an estimated 90mph on the highway before losing control of the vehicle and rolled several times. One cousin died at the scene, Terry Hang, was the only one in the vehicle not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the car. The other cousin was severely injured but is expected to recover. Tou Hang is scheduled to appear in court on December 5th to face charges.
A DUI can be issued to any driver 21 and older with a reported alcohol level of .08 or higher. This level is even less for drivers under the age of 21, according to the article. Driving under the influence creates slower reaction times, impaired judgment, and visual issues. The dangers of drinking and driving are obvious and yet DUI citations are increasingly common.
If you or a family member have been seriously injured due to a drunk driver, contact a professional Renton drunk driving accident lawyer today. Drinking and driving is a criminal offense and should be treated as one. Costly medical bills and time away from work may result from a personal injury due to a negligent car accident. Call me at Premier Law Group and I can help make your decision to take legal action against drunk drivers less stressful by dedicating my time to your case in order to protect your rights. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.
As a Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer, I understand the fear that can come from someone you care about being involved in drunk or reckless driving. However, that does not mean that you should engage in reckless driving yourself, even if you think you might be able to help that person. One woman in Marysville learned this the hard way when she was involved in a six car accident.
Late Monday afternoon, a 29 year old woman pursued a man that police believe was her boyfriend out of the bar they had been drinking together in. She thought that he was too drunk to drive, and followed him to a grocery store. It was then that he drove off and she drove after him, at speeds that would have been high for an unimpaired driver. She had her 15 year old daughter in the passenger seat.
The Ford Taurus that they were driving rolled three times after striking the back of a pickup truck. This caused a domino effect for the other cars on the road, and six cars in all were involved. The woman and her daughter both suffered serious injuries and were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. The man who she had been pursuing fled the scene, but police eventually tracked him down. He is being investigated for drunk driving, reckless endangerment, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crime.
Drunk driving accidents are tragic, but also completely avoidable. By simply refusing to drive once you have been drinking, you could be saving not only your life but the lives of innocent unsuspecting drivers on the road. As a lawyer who has seen too many drunk drivers recklessly play with the lives of others, I hope that next time they will think twice before getting behind the wheel.
As a Seattle Auto Accident Attorney, I’ve dealt with a drunk driving accident or two, and I’ve learned a lot about them over the years. The one thing you don’t have to be an expert to know is that they are completely avoidable. Call a friend; or better yet let them sleep and get a cab! Now this is going to be easier than ever with new dedicated cab stands popping up in Seattle.
Between 10 PM and 6 AM, certain curb space in the downton, Fremont and Capitol Hill neighborhoods will be restricted to cabs-only. Seattle Mayor McGinn said that they worked hard to keep these stands away from residential areas and in places that worked to benefit the local businesses. Local business owners are also happy that the couple thousand partiers who flood the city on the weekends will have a new way to get out of town.
Being a Seattle Area Personal Injury Lawyer, I know that it isn’t always easy to find a cab in Seattle late at night. That’s why I’m glad that the city is creating this new option for people to get home safely. Hopefully this will encourage people to leave their cars at home when they go out on the weekends, and grab a cab instead!
Traffic accidents occur every day on the streets of Seattle and all neighboring cities. These accidents can be devastating for everyone involved and therefore we need to do everything we can think of to prevent them. As a Redmond car accident attorney, I would say that road accidents should be one of the most important factors to consider when covering public safety. The Seattle Police Department Blotter has announced that the Seattle City Council has created a department to focus on the safety concerns surrounding Washington streets. They will be creating a website where Seattle residents can make comments and express their ideas on how to improve safety. The main topics discussed will be what you think is top priority in road safety, the most important areas that Seattle can improve upon, and how we can promote road safety actions. The comments can be posted until November 23rd and all responses will be considered and discussed with the public at City Hall in December.
The mission of the Road Safety Summit, created by the Seattle City Council, is to reduce roadway accidents and injuries and promote responsible driving. It is their belief that everyday commuters are the most qualified to make suggestions to the improvement of safety on Seattle roads.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, then you need to contact a professional Redmond car accident attorney. Call me at Premier Law Group, let my knowledge and experience help you in determining your next step. Understanding your rights and determining who is liable in a dangerous car accident case is difficult. Car accidents are unfortunately very common within our society, therefore increased safety plans and regulations are necessary for the safety of everyone on the road. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.
