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Rush Hour Accident on Renton S-Curves | Personal Injury Attorney

The number of car crash deaths in 2008, 37,261, dropped 9.7% from the number of deaths in 2007; this is the largest annual reduction since 1982.   The 2008 passenger car occupant fatalities have decreased for the sixth year in a row, accounting for 25,351 deaths. This is the lowest number since 1975 when the NHTSA began collecting fatality crash data  Motor vehicle traffic crashes injured about 2.35 million people in 2008, which is the lowest number the NHTSA has seen since it began collecting injury data in 1988.

Renton is famous for its deadly S-curves on Interstate 405.  This common commuter route is known throughout the metro Seattle area as one of the most dangerous sections of roadway in tWashington state.  Not only does the curving highway cause long commutes but the high number of motor vehicle accidents contributes heavily to long drive times for I-405 commuters. 

During daily rush hour rear-end accidents are common.  Many business commuters are distracted by their mobile phones, attempt to read email messages, and try sending a text message while driving.  And distracted driving in these types of condistions is an accident waiting to happen.

On-ramps, off-ramps interchanges, and traffic moving in and out of high occupancy vehicle lanes at high speeds are another common source of accidents.

Chris Davis is a Renton, Washington car accident lawyer and his personal injury law practice is exclusively devoted to helping injured people harmed by the actions of others. Davis Law Group handles all personal injury claims, medical malpractice, car accidents including those involving cars, trucks, buses, or pedestrians. Call us at 206-727-4000 for a FREE consultation.