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5/14/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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2009 National Safe Boating Week l Washington Boating Accident Attorney

While boating is a safe and fun recreational activity enjoyed by thousands every year, in 2009 there may still be more than 600 boating fatalities from boating accidents. With this statistic in mind, the 2009 North American Boating Campaign is again encouraging boaters to “Wear It!” during National Safe Boating Week May 16-22. Wearing a life jacket can make the difference between life and death. According to the most-recently reported official U.S. Coast Guard statistics:

* 90 percent of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket in 2007.

* Drowning is the reported cause of death in two-thirds of all boating fatalities.

That’s why boating safety advocates continue to push for increased and consistent life jacket wear on the water.

Life jackets are available in a wide variety of compact, lightweight and attractive styles suitable for constant wear. Many are partially or wholly inflatable, and resemble a wide set of suspenders or even a belt pack. Special varieties are made for anglers, hunters, skiers and other sports enthusiasts. One newer style even has a built-in walkie-talkie.

The North American Safe Boating Campaign unites the efforts of a wide variety of boating safety advocates, including NASBLA, the Canadian Safe Boating Council and the many members of the National Safe Boating Council. The campaign is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Partners hold local events, teach classes, distribute educational materials and perform free Vessel Safety Checks, among other activities.

Sharing the story of how life jackets save lives has the biggest impact when it comes from personal experience. The 2009 “Be a Survivor: Wear It!” contest calls on boaters to share their personal stories about boating accident survival where a life jacket saved the day. This year’s contest is sponsored by West Marine®, the national boating-related products and services retailer. They are donating one grand prize shopping spree worth $1,000 to this year’s winner. Entries will be accepted at www.SafeBoatingCampaign.com or by mail. Details will also be updated on the campaign Web site for 2009.

About the National Safe Boating Council
The National Safe Boating Council represents over 330 U.S. and Canadian organizations committed to reducing boating accidents and enhancing the boating experience. Visit www.SafeBoatingCampaign.com for campaign materials and additional safe boating resources.
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10/2/2008
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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1 dead, 9 hurt in Lake Tapps boat collision

Date: September 29, 2008
Location: Lake Tapps near Bonney Lake, WA
Type: Boating Accident
Outcome:  One dead, nine injured

A speeding boat traveling in the dark collided with another boat on Lake Tapps near Bonney Lake.

One person was killed and nine injured in the collision at about 10:30 p.m.  Ronald Scott of Bonney Lake, was killed.  Two of the injured were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Others were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, Madigan Army Medical Center and Tacoma General Hospital.

The driver of one boat has been arrested for investigation of homicide by watercraft and watercraft assault.

9/30/2008
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Nine people injured and one killed in Lake Tapps boat collision

Date: September 29, 2008
Location: Near Interlake Island and Inlet Island, Lake Tapps, Washington
Type: Boating Accident
Outcome: Nine Injured; One Dead

Two boats collided on Lake Tapps, leaving one person dead and nine others injured.  Injured passengers were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and Tacoma General.

At this time the names, ages and genders of the victims have not been published.


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9/29/2008
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Bothell Teacher Dies In Lake Washington Boating Accident

Type: Boating Accident
Date: September 27, 2008
Location: Lake Washington, west of Mercer Island near Seward Park, Seattle, WA
Outcome: One dead

Heather DeHart of Bothell was killed when a speedboat crashed into an anchored sailboat on Lake Washington.  Apparently the motorboat, driven by a 17-year-old boy, was traveling at a high rate of speed before it struck the sailboat. DeHart was thrown from the sailboat and killed on impact when the motorboat collided with the rear end of the sailboat at about 8:45 p.m.

Several other people involved in the crash were also injured.  The 17-year-old, his 16-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old man aboard the sailboat were taken to Harborview Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.

Seattle police are still investigating the accident.


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6/22/2008
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Boating Fatalities Have Increased in Washington State

SEATTLE, Wa.  The Coast Guard reported on Friday that boating fatalities have increased 13% in Washington state compared with the same period last year.  Of those deaths, 22 people were not wearing life jackets.

So far, in 2008 Washington State leads the nation in boating fatalities.  Alcohol appears to have been involved in a handful of these cases.  Wearing life jackets is not legally required in Washington, but the failure to wear one appears to be a leading contributing factor in boating fatalities.  People should wear a lifejacket as a matter of habit, just like wearing a helmut while bike riding or going on a motorcycle.

Operator error is also a likely contributing factor.  People who are careless or negligent while operating a boat or other water craft can cause serious harm and even death to other passengers.  Children should always wear a lifejacket.  Please don't drink and boat and be careful this summer!


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5/29/2008
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Spokane woman's arm severed by boat propeller in boating accident

SPOKANE - After his wife was thrown from their boat, a the driver of a 20-foot ski boat on Newman Lake ran over her and the boat propeller severed her left arm.  The woman was taken to a nearby hospital and was expected to survive.  Apparently the woman was riding on the boat's bow and was thrown into the lake when her husband took a hard turn at about 30 mph.  Her arm, severed below the elbow, sank and emergency crews could not recover it.  Officials say that the boat was "littered with empty beer and wine" containers.

For more information on boating accidents and personal watercraft injuries visit our website. 


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5/20/2008
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Lake Tapps Boating Incident Proves That Life Jackets Save Lives

LAKE TAPPS – A toddler was rescued and resuscitated after being trapped underneath a boat that was taking on water and then capsized.  Apparently the baby was between the driver's seat and passenger seat but went to the bow of the boat just before it rolled over.  Other nearby boaters rescued the baby and resuscitated him.  He is now fine and back in the arms of his loving family.  Everyone on the boat had a life jacket on.

We frequently help victims of boating and personal watercraft accidents.  To learn more visit the Boating & Personal Watercraft section of our website.


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4/27/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Seattle Light Rail Accident On MLK South l Seattle Attorney

Date: April 25, 2009
Type: Pedestrian Collision; Mass Transit Accident
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Way South near Othello Street in South Seattle  

A Seattle woman sustained injures to her face when she ran into the side of a Seattle light rail train near Martin Luther King Jr. Way South near Othello Street in South Seattle  

Apprently the woman was on foot and running in a crosswalk at the intersection when she ran into the side of the moving northbound train.  The train had the right of way at green light.  The woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center. 


4/19/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Seattle Light Rail Train Involved In A Car Accident l Seattle Attorney

Date: April 15, 2009
Location: Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA
Type: Mass Transit Accident

According to Sound Transit officials Seattle's new light rail train has had its first collision with a car.  The accident occured between private vehicle and a train that was being tested for service for next summer.  The collision occurred Wednesday evening at an intersection as the train and car were both headed north in Seattle's Rainier Valley.  The female driver of the car was taken to Harborview Medical Center. 

 


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4/9/2009
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Man on a Motorized Wheelchair Struck by a Community Transit Bus l Seattle Bus/Pedestrian Attorney

Date: April 7, 2009
Type: Pedestrian Collision, Bus Accident
Location: 20400 block of Marine Drive, Warm Beach, WA

An 86-year-old man in a motorized wheelchair was seriously injured after he was hit by a bus.  Apparently he was crossing the street in a crosswalk when the accident occurred.  The transit bus was turning right onto Marine Drive from the community center when the bus struck the man.  The Warm Beach Senior Community resident was pinned beneath the wheels of a Community Transit bus.  Firefighters used the jaws of life to jack the bus up and pull the man out.  The man was taken by helicopter to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with life-threatening injuries. Crash detectives from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office will investigate along with Community Transit officials.

The Davis Law Group has recently taken on the case of a Shorline woman who was in an almost identical collision outside of the senior living facilities of which she is a resident.  It seems that this type of incident is becoming all too common. 



1/28/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Three school bus accidents on the same day in Washington state

Date: January 27, 2009
Type: School Bus Accident
Location: Northeast Amboy Road and Courtney Road; Northeast 198th Avenue and 139th Street; state Highway 503 and Gabriel Road

Three school buses dring on slushy roads in Clark County crashed in separate accidents.  Fortunately no one was hurt. Two of the three collisions happened without any student passengers.  One crash involved a bus filled with 10 students from the Amboy area.


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6/8/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Centralia Car Accident Injures Four Teens l Thurston County Accident Attorney

Date: June 6, 2009
Location: Thurston County
Type: car accident

Four teenagers were injured in a car accident when their car hit a tree on Independence Road in Thurstonn County.  The driver, a Tenino teen, was sppeding and failed to navigate an S curve and struck a tree off the road.  The car accident took place near the intersection of Independence and Harris roads just outside of Thurston County. 

Two of the teenagers in the car were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center. Two others were transported to Providence Centralia Hospital with minor injuries.

At this time no alcohol or drugs are suspected factors in the crash.

Passengers:
Cecil Kelly, 19, of Tenino
Andrew Myers, 19, of Tenino
Zachary Gonia, 18, of Bucoda


6/4/2009
Alisha Miller
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Three Injured in Bellingham Crash

Date:  June 2, 2009
Location:  Lummi Shore Road Bellingham, WA
Type:  Car Accident

Three were injured June 2, when the driver of a Honda Accord tried to pass several vehicles on Lummi Shore Road and hit an oncoming car.

The driver of the Honda Accord, Victor T. Peal, 34, was driving his car northbound on Lummi Shore Road when he crossed a double yellow line on a corner to pass several cars. He collided with a Chevrolet Cavalier that was headed southbound and the three people inside the car were injured.

Verne Johnson, 75, Carol Norcross, 48, and Mike Johnson, 13, were taken to St. Joseph Hospital. Johnson and Norcross were treated and released. No information was available for the 13-year-old who was the only passenger not wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the Honda was not injured.

Peal is believed to have been driving under the influence.

 


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Anatomy of a Car Crash   
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Computing While Driving: A Car Accident Waiting To Happen  
SUVs and pickups not good in U.S. 2006 crash stats   
Parking Lot Accident - Fault, Negligence and Other Issues
Car Accidents: To claim or not to claim  
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6/2/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Dump Truck Hits Car Head On l Accident Lawyers In Seattle

Date: May 27, 2009
Type: Car Accident; Dump Truck Accident
Location:
24800 block of 180th Avenue Southeast, Covington, WA
Outcome: Injured taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

A car and a dump truck collided head-on just before 6 p.m. on May 27th.  The exact circumstances of the accident are under investigation by the Kent police department. The driver of the car was seriously injured and there was heavy damage to his vehicle.  He was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center.  The dump-truck driver was not injured.


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National Drunk Driving Car Crash Statistics (2007)  
Lawmakers putting brakes on dialing while driving
Anatomy of a Car Crash   
Allstate injury claim documents examined   
Computing While Driving: A Car Accident Waiting To Happen  
SUVs and pickups not good in U.S. 2006 crash stats   
Parking Lot Accident - Fault, Negligence and Other Issues
Car Accidents: To claim or not to claim  
Practical Tips for Victims of Serious Accidents  

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6/2/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Several Accidents On I-5 Slow Morning Traffic l Seattle Accident Lawyers

Date: June 1, 2009
Type: Multi-car, Rollover, Motorcycle Accident
Outcome: Several Injured

At approximately 6:30am Washington State Patrol was called to a rollover accident that involved seven vehicles in the southbound lanes of I-5.  At about 7:00am a parked ambulance that was attending the accident was struck in the rear by a motorcycle traveling in the HOV lane headed northbound.  Apparently the rider of the motorcycle was looking over at the crash in the southbound lane and did not see the ambulance in front of him.  He is now in serious but stable condition at Harborview Medical Center. 

Get the entire I-5 accident story at the Seattle PI website. 

 


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5/28/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Six Die In Washington State Accidents During Memorial Day Weekend

According to the Washington State Patrol six people died in car accidents in Washington state during the Memorial Day weekend.  This number represents an increase from the three traffic-related deaths in 2008.  

There were no motorcycle fatalities during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

 


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5/26/2009
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Lacey Woman Killed in Crash Near Rochester

Date:  May 24, 2009
Location:  State Route 12 near Forstrom Road Rochester, WA
Type:  Car Accident
Outcome:  One dead

Natalie J. McLaughlin, 22, of Lacey died after her Chevrolet Aveo collided with David W. Comfort’s Mazda MPV van. Comfort, 27, of Chehalis was traveling westbound on State Route 12 near Forstrom Road when his van crossed the center line and hit McLaughlin.

Comfort was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Drugs or alcohol factored into the accident, according to the state patrol. The crash is under investigation and charges are pending.

 


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5/23/2009
Alisha Miller
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Ephrata Man Killed in Crash - Seattle Accident Attorney

Date:  May 21, 2009
Location:  Highway 28 Quincy, WA
Type:  Car Accident
Outcome:  One dead

Donald E. Reed, 51, was killed when his car left the road, hit a driveway embankment, forcing his Kia Optima to roll. The accident happened on Highway 28 just east of Quincy, Washington. He was not wearing a seat belt.

The highway was partially blocked while crews cleared the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.


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5/21/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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One killed and three injured in Auburn car accident l Washington Accident Attorney

Date: May 19, 2009
Location: 5500 block of A Street SE, Auburn, WA
Type: Two-Car Accident
Outcome: One Dead; Three Injured

A young man was killed and a woman suffered critical injuries in a head-on car accident on Tuesday evening.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Two other people were taken to Auburn Regional Medical Center.  The cause of the accident is unknown. 

 


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National Drunk Driving Car Crash Statistics (2007)  
Lawmakers putting brakes on dialing while driving
Anatomy of a Car Crash   
Allstate injury claim documents examined   
Computing While Driving: A Car Accident Waiting To Happen  
SUVs and pickups not good in U.S. 2006 crash stats   
Parking Lot Accident - Fault, Negligence and Other Issues
Car Accidents: To claim or not to claim  
Practical Tips for Victims of Serious Accidents  

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5/14/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Truck Crosses I-5 Median And Crashes l Seattle Truck Accident Attorney

Date: May 13, 2009
Location: I-5, south of 128th Street SW, Everett, WA
Type: Truck Accident
Outcome: One Injured

A 35 year old Snohomish man was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle
after his pickup truck made a sharp left turn off the southbound lanes of I-5.  His truck then drove across the median, across the northbound lanes and crashed into a fence.

Officials believe that the manmay have suffered a medical emergency before losing control of the vehicle.





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5/13/2009
Alisha Miller
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Semi-truck Hits Boulder on I-90

Date:  May 12, 2009
Location:  I-90, WA
Type:  Truck Accident

A boulder, about the size of a mini-fridge, fell on I-90 and was struck by an empty milk tanker truck. Eastbound lanes of I-90 were closed around 1:30 Tuesday morning for several hours after the accident.

The driver was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Troopers say the driver was lucky the tanks were not full.

The boulder was removed from I-90 and officials checked the hillside to ensure it was safe before re-opening the eastbound lanes around 7 a.m.


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5/12/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Seattle Police Injures Suspect In Foot Chase l Seattle Attorney

Date: May 10, 2009

A 29-year-old Edmonds man is in critical condition and on life support at Harborview Medical Center after being injured following a foot chase from deputies in Belltown.

Christopher Harris was running from deputies that were investigating a stabbing when he hit is head on a wall.  Harris suffered serious injuries to the front of his skull. He is unconscious and on life support.  It has been determined that Harris was in no way involved in the crime that was under investigation.  Apprently King County Sherrif's deputies brutalized Harris during his apprehension. 

The deputy who caused Harris' injuries while taking him into custody is on his regularly scheduled time off.



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Seattle Attorney Chris Davis is interviewed by CNN's Anderson Cooper on March 20, 2009.

 

Seattle Attorney Chris Davis interviewed by King5's Robert Mak on Upfront in December 2007.

5/12/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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Five Year Old Boy Dies In Car Accident l Seattle Attorney

Date: May 11, 2009
Location: 44000 block of Fir Road, Snohomish County, Washington
Accident Type: SUV crash into a tree
Outcome: One dead; two injured

A 5-year-old boy was killed when the SUV he was riding in hit a tree.  Apparently the boy was in the back seat when the vehicle hit the tree.  He died at the scene. The man who was driving the SUV was taken to Harborview Medical Center in for treamtment of injuries to his back and face.  His 3-year-old daughter who was secured in a child safety seat was also taken to Harborview.  At this time it is not known if the 5-year-old boy who was killed was in a child seat or if he was wearing a seat belt.  The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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5/10/2009
Davis Law Group
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CHECKLIST: What to do after a car wreck. l Seattle Accident Lawyer

  • Call the police.  Even for a relatively minor crash it is a good idea to call the police.  A police report may be very helpful later on in the claims process
  • Exchange driver information.  Get the name and phone number of the other driver.  Be sure to get the license plate number and vechicle make and model.  And get the name of their insurance company and policy number. 
  • Get the name and phone number of anyone who witnessed the accident.
  • Write down the exact location of the accident such as street address, cross street, mile marker, etc. 
  • Use your camera phone to take pictures of the crash scene, the damage to your car, the damage to the other vehicle, and the license plate of the other car.
  • Call a tow truck driver if need be.  Do not attempt to drive your vehicle if it is in questionable condition.
  • Get medical attention.  If you suspect that you may be injured immediately go to the emergency room or call to get in to see your own doctor.  Failure to get prompt medical treatment may hurt you physically and may damage your insurance claim. 

 


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5/9/2009
Mischelle Weedman-Davis
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SUV Drives Into Shoreline Store; One Injured l Seattle Personal Injury Attorney

Date: May 8, 2009
Location: Joann Fabrics,
North 152nd Street and Aurora Avenue North, Shoreline, WA
Outcome: One injured

A
Ford Expedition drove 20 feet into a Joann Fabric store in Shoreline striking a woman who was shopping inside the store. Apparentlyy she was pinned by the car until rescuers could reach her.  She was taken to Northwest Hospital with what appeared to be very minor injuries bumps and bruises. 

At this point police believe that the driver of the SUV
got confused and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake as she was trying to park at the store.  The vehicle went 20 feet into the store, shattering the glass window, scattering fabric, Mother's Day flowers and cards. The checkout counter was also crushed.

According to police it was the third vehicle to crash into a commercial building in the past 36 hours in the Seattle area.

- A car smashed into a store on University Way on Friday after smashing into two parked cars at 45th Avenue and University Way  In that incident it is belived that thedriver was having a seizure.

- A Chevy Suburban drove through a window and into a Marysville restaurant on Thursday.  The driver of that vehicle was arrested for investigation of driving drunk.


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