Incredible log truck collision left a professional chef with a broken jaw
Benji is a professional chef, and he is passionate about his calling. He and his wife worked hard to purchase a piece of property outside of Longview, Washington. They were making plans to build a there home for themselves and their young son. In an instant, everything changed. Surviving a log truck collision On a...
Incredible log truck collision left a professional chef with a broken jaw Continue reading…Remembering a Christmas-time semi-truck crash
Every year around this time, I think about the Wright family—and the head-on, high-speed semi-truck crash that almost killed them at Christmas. The family was on their way to a Christmas party when the family vehicle was struck head-on by a semi-truck and trailer, at full highway speed. Two of the family members suffered serious...
Remembering a Christmas-time semi-truck crash Continue reading…Our first virtual jury trial in a car crash lawsuit
In November 2020, I had the honor of participating in a virtual jury trial for a car crash lawsuit as plaintiff's co-counsel with my good friend Jeff Tuttle. His client, Keith, had been riding his bike to work. He hit by a car turning in front of him. Keith suffered various injuries—including a head injury....
Our first virtual jury trial in a car crash lawsuit Continue reading…Trucking Law: Jurisdiction and Venue Can Enhance Case Value
Attorney Kevin Coluccio was published in the Winter/Spring 2020 edition of the Journal of Trucking Litigation. Below is the transcript of the full article, with minor changes for accurate digital representation. See the PDF: Trucking Law: Jurisdiction and Venue Can Enhance Case Value. Good lawyers know the importance of choosing a forum that best serves...
Trucking Law: Jurisdiction and Venue Can Enhance Case Value Continue reading…Semi crash in Washington dust storm is not an accident
On Monday, April 27, a semi-truck crashed into cars in a Washington dust storm along State Route 26. Spokane news outlet KXLY reported that a section of the highway was closed due to a semi crash "from poor visibility and blowing dust." It is tempting to think of a crash like this as a mere...
Semi crash in Washington dust storm is not an accident Continue reading…Log Truck Crash: News, Safety Tips, and Prevention
With more than 4700 fatalities every year, collisions that involve large vehicles like log trucks can leave dozens of devastated victims in their wake. As a fellow driver, it’s important to understand how log truck accidents occur and what to do in order to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Have you or a loved...
Log Truck Crash: News, Safety Tips, and Prevention Continue reading…Life after a huge tractor-trailer collision in a highway “black out”
Being ready to respond to a road hazard is a basic duty of every driver on a public road or highway. Professional drivers have an even higher standard. A truck driver who fails to take necessary and appropriate action can cause a lot of pain and damage. That is what happened to Constance. Driving through...
Life after a huge tractor-trailer collision in a highway “black out” Continue reading…Truck crash tragedy caused by training failures
A squall is a sudden, sharp increase in wind speed and usually associated with heavy rain showers. Squalls usually last only a few minutes. In the Pacific Northwest, squalls are not an unusual occurrence. It was late May, near the Washington – Oregon border and a commercial driver trainee was behind the wheel of a...
Truck crash tragedy caused by training failures Continue reading…Family of man crushed in street sweeper accident settles wrongful death case
The family of a pedestrian who was run over by in a street sweeper accident have settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the companies that owned and operated the heavy equipment. In February 2018, the victim, Mr. Alexandru Culai, was struck and killed by a street sweeper on 120th Avenue NE in Bellevue, Washington. With...
Family of man crushed in street sweeper accident settles wrongful death case Continue reading…Years after distracted driver crash, brain injury lingers
Anthony is in his mid-50's. He is an entrepreneur with an MBA, and a city council member with a long history of political campaign work. He and his husband, a local surgeon, were well-known for their civic engagement— and their big annual holiday party. Everything changed in an instant. Distracted driver crash in Washington It...
Years after distracted driver crash, brain injury lingers Continue reading…After the crash: surviving with a devastating amputation
When we talk about car crashes, traffic violence, and highway safety, we all tend to focus on the fatalities. But the 40,000 people who will likely die on our roads this year are just a fraction of the crash victims. Hundreds of thousands of people get seriously hurt in traffic crashes. Some will have sprains...
After the crash: surviving with a devastating amputation Continue reading…In honor of the short life of Garrett Underland, #77
Garrett Underland should be starting his senior year at White Pass High School. He should one of twelve seniors on the team, a big bruising tackle. He should be driving a second-hand truck to football practice, and thinking about applying for college scholarships. He should be #77. Garrett never got to do any of it....
In honor of the short life of Garrett Underland, #77 Continue reading…