Davis Law Group, P.S.

Man killed in Seattle motorcycle accident

Story Highlights:
One dead in Seattle accident
Motorcycle collision cause unknown
All but one eastbound I-90 lane blocked



Date: April 23, 2011, 04/23/2011
Location: Seattle, King County, Washington
Type: Motorcycle accident, Motor vehicle collision
Outcome: One dead
A man was killed in a motorcycle accident near Safeco on Saturday evening.

Just before 6 p.m. on eastbound I-90 near the 4th Avenue South exit ramp, 24-year-old Philip C. Thomas was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle while making a lane change. He crashed into a concrete barrier near Safeco field.

Thomas was killed in the collision. His passenger, a 12-year-old girl was injured and taken to Harborview Medical Center with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

All but one of the eastbound I-90 lanes were closed while the scene of the accident was cleared and investigated.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

• The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.
• Fifty-five percent of all reported fatal motorcycle crashes occurring nationally in 1998 involved multiple vehicle crashes and 45% occurred in single-vehicle crashes.
• Five crash types account for 86% of fatal motorcycle crashes: motorcycle runs-off-road 41%, motorcycle or other vehicle runs traffic control 18%, head-on collision 11%, car turns in front of cycle 8% and motorcycle goes down in roadway 7%.
• Forty-five percent of deaths in single-vehicle motorcycle crashes in 1998 included drivers with blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.10%.
• Nine out of 10 motorcycle deaths in 1998 were males. Seventy-seven percent of the females who died in a motorcycle crash were passengers and 98% of males who died were drivers.

Seattle Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Chris Davis and everyone at the Davis Law Group sends out their heartfelt condolences for the family and friends of Philip C. Thomas and hope they can find a knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer that will help settle their case and get them the compensation they deserve for suffering such a tragic loss. If you have been in a motorcycle accident in Washington State, you may be facing severe injuries, physical pain, emotional distress, and financial hardships you may need the help of a Washington motorcycle accident attorney. The Washington motorcycle accident attorneys at Davis Law Group are experienced in helping injured motorcyclists in Washington obtain fair compensation for their losses. Our Washington based motorcycle lawyers can assist you in all aspects of your case including: questions about motorcycle repair or replacement, dealing with insurance adjustors, making sure your medical bills are paid, documenting your lost work and wages, and obtaining a fair settlement.