Pacific Northwest drivers must do better in the rain
Traffic crashes increase during the rainy season. Why are Pacific Northwest drivers bad at driving in the rain? Nearly every time precipitation hits, whether its a drizzle or a deluge, there seem to be traffic catastrophes all over the place. Wet roads present different challenges for drivers, especially the first rain after a dry period...
Pacific Northwest drivers must do better in the rain Continue reading…NTSB investigates SeaTac shuttle bus crash that killed 1, injured 9
On a dry and clear afternoon in July, an airport shuttle bus was headed north on International Avenue. A passenger car driver in the southbound lanes swerved over the median, and hit the side of the bus. One of the shuttle bus passengers was killed. Seven other people were injured. The fatal shuttle bus crash...
NTSB investigates SeaTac shuttle bus crash that killed 1, injured 9 Continue reading…What to expect in a brain injury lawsuit
The majority of clients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) I have worked with in the past 35 years have suffered injuries in truck crashes or motor vehicle collisions. These types of cases are similar in that there are all torts, or personal injury claims. That means another person, or a company, did or did not...
What to expect in a brain injury lawsuit Continue reading…Seattle dump truck crash was no accident
On Monday, August 19, 2019, a dump truck owned and operated by Barrett Services, lost its brakes. It sped downhill through the streets of Seattle, hitting a pedestrian and then several cars causing injuries to 5 people. It could have been worse. U.S. Department of Transportation records show that Barrett Services of Mill Creek, Washington,...
Seattle dump truck crash was no accident Continue reading…A letter to my fellow Seattle drivers
Dear Seattle drivers, I want to have an honest talk with you. It was recently reported in the Seattle Times Traffic Lab that 101 people were seriously injured or killed in 98 collisions on Seattle streets in the first 6 months of the year. That is the highest number in the first six months of...
A letter to my fellow Seattle drivers Continue reading…Avoid driving in extreme weather this summer
I was driving with my family through Cheyenne, Wyoming last week. The weather had been nice and comfortable, but one day a thunderstorm warning was issued. The warning stated that 70 mph winds were expected, with hail the size of marbles and both lighting and thunder. Sure enough, the storm came through just as predicted....
Avoid driving in extreme weather this summer Continue reading…Dangerous weather is predictable, and must be considered
Last week, I was in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The weather was mostly nice and comfortable, but one day, a thunder storm warning was issued. The warning stated that 70 mph winds were expected, with hail the size of marbles and both lighting and thunder. Sure enough, the storm came through as predicted. As I watched the...
Dangerous weather is predictable, and must be considered Continue reading…Understanding Garbage Truck Accidents: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
A garbage truck accident can produce severe or fatal injuries for pedestrians, drivers, and others in the vicinity. Getting hit or otherwise hurt by a garbage collection vehicle is no joke – like any other accident this can lead to serious long-term consequences that reduce your quality of life. At Coluccio Law, our legal experts...
Understanding Garbage Truck Accidents: Causes, Risks, and Prevention Continue reading…Alarming rise in pedestrian injuries, deaths in Washington
Last year, I noted that my office had been contacted about more pedestrian injuries (and deaths) than at any other point in my 30+ years as a plaintiff's injury lawyer. Sad to say that the statistics support my general observation: more people are getting hurt and dying on our roads. The Washington State Department of...
Alarming rise in pedestrian injuries, deaths in Washington Continue reading…Oregon jury sends a multi-million-dollar message about truck driver training
It could be one of the largest jury verdicts in the U.S. for this type of case—a wrongful death caused by truck driver negligence. 30-year-old Sara Allison of Boise was hit head-on and killed by a semi-truck on Highway 20 near Burns, Oregon. Her husband Matthew Allison suffered life-threatening and permanent injuries. The semi-truck driver...
Oregon jury sends a multi-million-dollar message about truck driver training Continue reading…The enormous economic burden of motor vehicle crashes
When we talk about the unacceptable toll of motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., we are talking about more than the 35,000 fatalities every year. We are talking about more than the hundreds of thousands of injuries. The cold, hard fact is that crashes are a huge economic burden. Not just a burden on crash...
The enormous economic burden of motor vehicle crashes Continue reading…A fatal crane collapse shows failure of safety procedures
On April 27th, 2019, four people lost their lives when a crane tower fell onto one of the busiest streets in Seattle. Several others were injured and rushed to the local trauma hospital. What is becoming apparent is that the crane fell because short-cuts were taken. Short-cuts that should never have occurred. Experts weigh in...
A fatal crane collapse shows failure of safety procedures Continue reading…