Seattle Motor Vehicle Accident Law Blog

With warm weather making its presence in the state of Washington, it can be expected to see more individuals spending time outdoors. This also means motorists need to be more aware of their surroundings. This is not only important when pedestrians are present, but also when smaller vehicles, such as motorcycles, are traveling near them. Failing to check mirrors and blind spots could result in a serious and even fatal motorcycle crash.

When looking at motorcycle accidents as a whole, roughly two-thirds of them involve another vehicle, with the other driver violating the motorcyclist's right of way. Not only are most motorcycle accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers, these accidents are likely to be more severe. In fact, a motorcyclist is 26 times more likely to die in a crash when compared to occupants in a passenger vehicle.

It is not always possible to travel by personal vehicle. Residents and tourists in Seattle and elsewhere may rely on public transportation to get to and from their destinations. Whether it is to go to the store, work, school or sight seeing, buses are often utilized. While these are convenient ways to get around, they are also prone to certain risks and dangers on the roadways. If a bus driver is not driving safely or the bus is not properly maintained, this could result in a serious bus crash, causing passengers to suffer severe and even fatal injuries.

Public transportation is an important and heavily relied on form of transportation by residents and visitors of Seattle; however, there can be operation errors, mechanical failures and other hazardous conditions. This can impact the safety of passengers and, ultimately, cause an accident.

The death of a loved one is a challenging event for anyone to cope with. Whether one sees it coming or not, it takes much time to process this loss. However, when a family member is killed because of a negligent motorist, one does not only deal with the pain of this loss but is also left with many questions. And when the accident involves a fleeing driver, waiting for these answers and legal recourses can be trying.

According to recent reports, a cyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Seattle. Authorities believe that the crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. near Rainer Beach. Based on preliminary investigation, it was reported that it was a white sedan traveling southbound struck the biker and then drove away from the scene.

As Seattle becomes more densely populated, increasing numbers of people are abandoning their cars and bicycling or walking to get to their destinations. While this may be good for the environment, it also creates dangerous conditions that can sometimes lead to serious injuries or even deaths.