Motorcycle Accidents

• Everett Man Injured In Motorcycle Accident

  Chrissie Cole | March 24, 2009 11:19 PM | 0 CommentsEverett, WA

  An Everett man, 22, was injured in a motorcycle accident and taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries on Saturday, according to a spokeswoman for Snohomish County...

• Injuries at Work--Police and Firefighters

  Michael Myers | November 03, 2008 11:40 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  There are special rules that apply to injuries suffered by police, firefighters and first responders. It's called the Fireman's Rule. The Fireman's Rule stands for the general principle is that a...

• Bicycle accidents on sidewalks

  Don Jacobs | November 03, 2008 2:49 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Many consumers are confused over what rights and responsibilities people who commute by bike enjoy when they share the roadway with vehicles. In Washington, a bicycle ridden upon the roadway is...

• Over 41,000 killed in auto accidents in 2007

  Don Jacobs | October 05, 2008 3:51 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  According to the Institute for Highway Safety, over 41,000 people were killed last year on the highways. The figure is down from 2006 where 1,500 more people were killed. Maybe high gas prices...

• Motorcycle Deaths Linked with Rising Gas Prices

  Michael Myers | September 14, 2008 11:30 PM | 1 CommentSeattle, WA

  Local media sources have linked motorcycle deaths and accidents to rising gas prices. King 5 television provides the following information: So far, there have been 49 motorcycle related deaths -...

• Motorcycle Manufacturers Liable for Single Vehicle Accidents

  Michael Myers | February 10, 2008 8:27 PM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Motorcycle accidents happen for a variety of reasons. We've written about several (including the most common: drivers making left hand turns in front of motorcyclists). However, a frequently overlooked cause of accidents relates to the negligent design, repair or manufacture of motorcycles.A recent case involved Honda motorcycles and allegations that the company's Gold Wing motorcycles has a...

• Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Dump Truck

  Michael Myers | December 19, 2007 8:06 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Recently, a 44-year-old Seattle man died after a collision with a dump truck. The collision occurred at about 7:40 a.m. at East Lake Sammamish Parkway and 229th Avenue Southeast, just north of Interstate 90. The circumstances of the accident remain under investigation. Left hand turns are one of the biggest threats to motorcyclists. Drivers turn across motorcyclists' lanes of travel and...

• Freight Train Derails and Falls into River

  Jenny Albano | November 10, 2007 3:32 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  A CSX freight train derailed on a bridge above the Anacostia River on Friday, November 9 and 10 of the 90 rail cars fell into the water. There were no injuries due to the accident.The train was parked with no passengers or crew aboard when another freight train ran into it. The Fire Department stated that the cause was unknown and that the National Transportation Safety Board would be...

• Motorcycle Crash on West-Seattle Bridge Highlights Importance of Carrying Adequate Insurance

  Michael Myers | November 08, 2007 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Motorcycle accidents account for almost half of all motor vehicle fatalities. Knowing this, motorcyclists should not only ride defensively, they should ensure that they have purchased adequate insurance to cover themselves, their passengers and their motorcycle in the event of a crash. This advice is underscored by reports of a recent accident. On Tuesday, a motorcycle carrying two men - one...

• Motorcycle Crash on West-Seattle Bridge Highlights Importance of Carrying Adequate Insurance(2)

  Michael Myers | November 08, 2007 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsSeattle, WA

  Motorcycle accidents account for almost half of all motor vehicle fatalities. Knowing this, motorcyclists should not only ride defensively, they should ensure that they have purchased adequate insurance to cover themselves, their passengers and their motorcycle in the event of a crash. This advice is underscored by reports of a recent accident. On Tuesday, a motorcycle carrying two men - one...