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Deadly Road Near Lake Tapps Continues To Take Lives l Washington Car Accident Attorney

The two-mile-plus stretch of two-lane road is a deadly road in Lake Tapps.  It is a curvy roller coaster ride, the kind gobbled up by sports cars on a summer day. There are no street lights.  And the road is the site of frequent car accidents.  

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Seattle Streetcar Race Causes Crash l Lawyers in Washington State

SEATTLE - An even advertised on social-networking sites encouraged bikers racer to try to race the South Lake Union Trolley (S.L.U.T.) but one cyclist got his front wheel caught in a groove of a streetcar rail.  He fell over his handlebars and was knocked out.  The race and streetcar stopped for about 45 minutes as emergency vehicles rushed to the scene. The biker was taken to Harborview Medical Center with a mild concussion and a dislocated shoulder.

Later the race continued.  But this event highlighted an issue that Seattle bikers have with the streetcar.  Bikers say that it poses a danger to them. According to the Cascade Bicycle Club, there have been at least a dozen bicycle crashes requiring medical attention caused by the trolley tracks----injuries range from cuts to broken bones.

For more information on bicycle accident and pedestrian collision cases, visit our website. 

 

Boating This Weekend? Avoid the Arboretum | Boating Accident Lawyer

Fourth of July in Seattle is often synonymous with boating. Everyone gets out on Lake Union early to guarantee a spot for the evening fireworks show.

Lake Tapps Boating Accident Leaves One Dead l Washington Lawyer

Type: Boating Accident
Date: September 30, 2009, 09/30/09
Location: Lake Tapps
Outcome: 1 dead, 9 injured

Ronald Scott of Bonney Lake died after 2 boats collided in a boating accident on Lake Tapps between Interlake and Inlet islands Monday around 10:30 p.m. 

Nine others were injured in that same crash, and were taken to various hospitals for treatment including Harborview Medical Center, Good Samaritan in Puyallup and Tacoma General Hospital.

A 21-foot Supra struck the back of an 18-foot Bayliner, said Bonney Lake police officer, Tony Rice.  The Supra went over the top of the Bayliner and landed in the water off to the side causing Scott to be pushed into the water. 

Investigators believe speed and alcohol were the cause of this deadly crash and booked a man on suspicion of homicide by watercraft and two counts of watercraft assault.  The incident is still under investigation. 

The family of Ronald Scott and all involved in this tragic accident are in our thoughts and prayers.

We would advise the families involved in this unfortunate accident to contact an attorney experienced in boating accidents as soon as possible to receive compensation and to ensure all negligent parties are held responsible. 

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.

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!