Honor crash victims on World Day of Remembrance
On the third Sunday of November, people around the world find ways to honor crash victims in the annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The CDC estimates that 1.35 million people are killed in traffic violence each year. Millions of crash victims sustain serious injuries. These are unthinkable numbers. I know that,...
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Kevin Coluccio has accomplished a noteworthy achievement by earning certification in "Truck Accident Law" from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. This is the only accreditation for Truck Accident Law recognized by the American Bar Association in the United States. Out of all the attorneys in the country, only fifty have earned Board Certification in...
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Car Crash vs Truck Crash – What’s the Difference?
Car crashes and truck crashes are very different, not only in how they affect the victims but how they are handled in a legal setting. When we refer to truck crashes, we aren’t referring to a crash involving a pick-up truck, but rather semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other large commercial vehicles. A car crash is...
Car Crash vs Truck Crash – What’s the Difference? Continue reading…Fewer injury crashes in North Seattle after lower speed limit, more signs
Just the addition of 25-mph-speed limit signs can significantly reduce the total number of car crashes and injury crashes, according to Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT).SDOT cites the "dramatic reduction in crashes and injuries" after adding speed limit signs to several major streets. Some speed limits were lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph.In Seattle,...
Fewer injury crashes in North Seattle after lower speed limit, more signs Continue reading…Fatal crash rate steady in 2019; 2020 looks worse
The initial reports of 2019 fatal crash data indicate that the truck crash fatality rate for last year is nearly the same, or very slightly up, from 2018. The October Preview of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities In 2019 from NHTSA shows: 5,005 fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck* in in 2019, compared...
Fatal crash rate steady in 2019; 2020 looks worse Continue reading…Car crash fatality rate could bounce with risky driving, wet winter
In the winter of 2020, expect to see two factors bump up the car crash fatality rate in Washington: a rainy winter, and bad driving decisions. Overall, the car crash fatality rate across the U.S. has been lower in 2020, according to NHTSA's early projections. Due to pandemic shutdowns, the total traffic volume decreased by...
Car crash fatality rate could bounce with risky driving, wet winter Continue reading…The role of an expert witness in a personal injury case
"Expert witness" is one of those terms that trial lawyers use often, but it doesn't mean much to our clients. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about experts and how they are used in a personal injury case. What is an expert witness? An “expert witness” is a person who is hired...
The role of an expert witness in a personal injury case Continue reading…Getting hit by a car is a big risk for pedestrian in parking lot
There are different complications for a person hit by a car in a parking lot than we see in other pedestrian collisions. A pedestrian hit by a car in a parking lot is probably less likely to have fatal injuries than a person struck on the highway. That doesn't mean the injuries aren't terrible and...
Getting hit by a car is a big risk for pedestrian in parking lot Continue reading…Can a personal injury lawyer help me with this?
A personal injury attorney helps people who have been injured, or the families of those who have been killed, by the actions of another person or company. And like most law firms that offer free consultations, at Coluccio Law we are often contacted by people who need a different type of legal service than we...
Can a personal injury lawyer help me with this? Continue reading…What happens when there’s not enough car insurance to pay medical bills?
Some of the saddest cases we see are those in which there is just not enough car insurance to pay medical bills and adequately compensate someone who's been seriously hurt in a crash. Recently, Coluccio Law represented a young man who was riding in his co-worker's car when the vehicle flipped. His arm was trapped...
What happens when there’s not enough car insurance to pay medical bills? Continue reading…TBI law basics for plaintiffs with brain injury cases
If you are filing a lawsuit for a brain injury, there are a few basic things you need to know about TBI law (or, the law as it applies to traumatic brain injury claims). Quick tip: If you are looking for a start-to-finish overview, see Steps in a Brain Injury Lawsuit first. TBI law is...
TBI law basics for plaintiffs with brain injury cases Continue reading…Attorney Kevin Coluccio Recognized in 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Attorney Kevin Coluccio of Coluccio Law has been recognized in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs. Kevin Coluccio has been recognized by his peers since 2010, and is honored to be recognized once again. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on...
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