Recent Blog Posts
Victim of drunk driving accident frustrated by lack of police response
Two drivers vented to King 5 recently after they were struck by a drunk driver on Lake City Way in Seattle. The drunk driver struck the two victims and the Seattle police refused to respond to the accident scene. The two drivers craftily kept the drunk driver at the scene and also called 911… Read More »
Distracted driver causes fatal collision in Auburn
A crash in Auburn left a motorist dead on Highway 18. According to The Seattle Times, the deceased man stopped on the shoulder of the highway and activated his emergency lights while trying to repair his truck. A distracted driver ran off of the roadway and killed the man. The Washington State Patrol investigated… Read More »
Horrible Dog Attack in Olympia
A horrific dog attack took place in Olympia last Sunday that left a 92-year-old woman in critical condition and facing multiple limb amputations. According to news reports, the woman was attacked by four mixed-breed dogs and severely injured. From the details of the various news reports it appears the victim was not trespassing and… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Bike Accident Victim in Kirkland Seeks Out At-Fault Driver
We commented on this same accident a few weeks ago but its back in the news. According to a local news source, a local bicyclist remained hospitalized at Harborview after he was nearly killed by a negligent driver. The victim was riding his bicycle when a driver of a Subaru made an erratic move… Read More »
Seattle Police Kill Man in Wedgwood Neighborhood
The Times is reporting that a man was shot and killed by officers in the Wedgwood area of Seattle. While we hope that this was a legitimate and lawful use of force by the police, it does remind us of the recent police brutality cases that have been in the news over the past… Read More »
State Trooper Injured When Struck by Car
A local state trooper was struck by a passing motorist on Interstate 5 while on the job. The Seattle Times is reporting that the trooper pulled over a motorist in Federal Way and while speaking to the stopped car was struck by a passing motorist. Usually, this would be treated as an on-the-job injury… Read More »
Deadly Snoqualmie Pass Accident
A tragic accident occurred on Snoqualmie pass on February 6. The accident involved 8 vehicles, two of them semis. Two people were killed and one of the truck drivers is suspected of being under the influence. This just another reminder to take it slow and easy when crossing our mountain passes during the winter…. Read More »
UW Student Settles Police Brutality Case Against City of Seattle
The Seattle police were in the news again recently after a victim of police brutality settled his claim for $100,000. The FBI is now investigating the situation in which the student was beaten and thrown to the ground where he suffered a broken nose and fractured cheekbones. The pictures in the article show the… Read More »
Washington Legislature Closer to Raising Limits of Mandatory Arbitration
The House in our state’s legislature passed legislation to increase the limits for mandatory arbitration to $75,000. Mandatory arbitration is a process where cases can be moved into arbitration rather than trial for cases that fall below a certain amount in terms of the compensation a plaintiff is seeking. The current limit for monetary… Read More »
Construction Accident Leads to Worker’s Death in West Seattle
The Times reported a few days ago that a construction worker died when a trench collapsed and buried him beneath six feet of dirt. Most accidents like this are investigated by the Department of Labor & Industries to determine if any of the contractors or sub-contractors on the site violated safety regulations. In Washington,… Read More »