The first Pedestrian Fatality report for 2020 is out – and it is not good
On May 20, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released the preliminary pedestrian fatality data for 2020. Here's what stands out in the initial report. GHSA is projecting 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, compared to 6,412 fatalities in 2019. That's a nearly 5% increase. The increase in the fatality rate isn't just significant: it is...
The first Pedestrian Fatality report for 2020 is out – and it is not good Continue reading…3 big reasons there are so many car crashes on Aurora Avenue in Seattle
Dangerous and even fatal crashes on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle are far too common. The road is usually at the top of the list of roads with the highest number of crashes in the city. We are a personal injury law firm, not engineers or city planners—but we have seen too many cases, and...
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Why has there been so many high-profile semi crashes in the Seattle metro area lately? Here's a sample of what we found in just the last few weeks in King County and Pierce County. On April 5, a truck driver was killed when his vehicle's brakes failed on a downhill slope in Tacoma, forcing him...
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Using your PIP insurance after a crash: 5 things you need to know
What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? In the aftermath of a car accident, navigating medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial burdens can be overwhelming. Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, available in 12 states and Puerto Rico, can alleviate these concerns by covering these costs, ensuring your well-being is prioritized. PIP can also cover funeral...
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Why don’t we talk more about car accident trauma?
This week, a former traffic reporter shared his experiences about his own "two terrifying car accidents." In the first, he struck a pedestrian on the highway; in the second, he swerved to avoid a merging vehicle and struck an oncoming truck. Neither collision was fatal, but the second crash left him with two broken legs,...
Why don’t we talk more about car accident trauma? Continue reading…Seattle speed limit changes for safer streets
The recent changes to the Seattle speed limit have been a long time coming, but are just an incremental step in a larger plan for safer streets. The process of setting speed limits for streets and highways is surprisingly complex. Maximum speeds are set by each state legislature, which must balance the interests of stakeholders...
Seattle speed limit changes for safer streets Continue reading…How a personal injury lawyer can help with a paralysis injury case
Paralysis injury cases can be the most complicated types of personal injury cases. A person suffering paralysis generally require extensive ongoing medical treatment, assistance with daily living, adaptive equipment, adapted living quarters and other needs. Here's how hiring an experienced lawyer can help create a better and more secure future for a paralyzed person. Investigating...
How a personal injury lawyer can help with a paralysis injury case Continue reading…Top 10 types of truck crashes — and why they happen
We help people who are hurt or killed in truck crashes, and these are some of the most common types of crashes that we see. A head-on crash occurs when a driver moves into oncoming traffic, creating an unavoidable collision with the front of the vehicle. Example: A semi-truck driver tries to pass another vehicle...
Top 10 types of truck crashes — and why they happen Continue reading…How to choose the best lawyer for a truck crash case
Interviewing lawyers for a truck crash case? It's complicated. First, you should know that truck is just a faster way of saying commercial motor vehicle. Truck crash cases are the result of crashes with semi-trucks, garbage trucks, flatbeds, heavy equipment—vehicles a driver needs a special license to operate. To find the best lawyer for your...
How to choose the best lawyer for a truck crash case Continue reading…What should I do after a car crash in Seattle?
A car wreck can happen when you least expect it, leaving you with expenses for injuries, damages and psychological suffering. There is a reason we don’t use the term ‘car accident’ at Coluccio Law, we instead use the term ‘car crash.’ We say crash because the word ‘accident’ implies that no one was at fault....
What should I do after a car crash in Seattle? Continue reading…3 practical ways to help after a traumatic or unexpected death
While this information is directed toward helping people dealing with an unexpected death from a car crash, it may apply in other traumatic deaths. In the hours and days after a fatal crash, it is helpful to have someone around who is practical and accustomed to managing stressful situations. Here are three practical ways you...
3 practical ways to help after a traumatic or unexpected death Continue reading…How we determine who is responsible for a multi-car pileup
As snow and ice have covered a good portion of the country in recent weeks, it's been hard to avoid the images of multi-car pileup crashes that often resemble parking lots, or in the worst cases, vehicle scrap yards. The videos of a massive pileup in Texas involved more than 130 vehicles over nearly a...
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