The state of Washington is considered one of the safest when it comes to cyclists and pedestrians. The reason for this is the added safety features provided by bike lanes, crosswalks, additional signage and the reduction of speed in areas where pedestrian and bicycle...
Seattle Motor Vehicle Accident Law Blog
Sheriff investigating fatal hit-and-run in University Place
Fatal hit-and-run traffic accidents provide one of the most tragic kinds of collisions. In addition to the death of one or more persons, the culprit has disappeared and may never be held to account for causing the accident. Police in Pierce County are investigating a...
What to do after a car accident
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, car accidents are largely unavoidable. Generally, given enough time on the road, everyone will be involved in a car accident at some point. This is not to say that it will be one’s fault, only to say that car accidents are an...
Fatal car accidents occur for many different reasons
The roads in the Seattle area can be very crowded each day and people can find many vehicles on the roads at almost any time of day. With all of these vehicles on the roads, it is important that drivers drive safely to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of...
Feds seek quick enactment of pedestrian plan
Last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 6,205 pedestrians killed in this country which was a 44 percent increase from 2010. To combat these deaths and other injuries from automobile and pedestrian accidents, the U.S....
News: Collision reported on Seaview Avenue
SEATTLE, WA - An accident was reported in Ballard at around 5:54 p.m. on Monday. Seattle 911 has reported a collision in the 5600 block of Seaview Avenue. There is no information on whether anyone was injured. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident...
News: Traffic blocked due to accident on I-5
SEATTLE, WA - The right lane of southbound Interstate 5 is blocked at WA-167. According to King 5 Traffic, the lanes are blocked due to an accident on the Interstate. It is not clear if anyone was injured. Road clearance is expected at around 7:15 p.m. If you or a...
News: 1 dead, 2 injured in crash in Issaquah
ISSAQUAH, WA - One person was killed and two others were injured in a crash that took place in Issaquah on Friday night. According to KIRO 7, authorities were alerted to a two-car accident in the 17200 block of Issaquah-Hobart Road at about 6 p.m. Friday. Photos of...
News: Collison blocks traffic on NB 405
SEATTLE, WA - A collision on I-405 northbound blocked traffic Monday evening. WSDOT Traffic tweeted about the incident.Traffic was affected north of Northeast 195th Street. Delays may continue through the night along northbound I-405, according to WSDOT Traffic. It is...
News: DUI reported on NW Market St
SEATTLE, WA - A DUI incident was reported at Northwest Market Street and 15th Avenue on Nov. 25. According to Seattle 911, the incident occurred at 9:20 p.m. There is no information about the driver available. This is an ongoing story. Details will be updated as they...