Car Accident Report: State Route 160 Transpro Van Collision | Seattle accident attorney
The following is a description of the accident and the injuries of a former Davis Law Group client. *Initials are used to protect the identities of the parties involved.
Davis Law Group Client Accident Report
On May 6, 2009 at approximately 5:00 p.m., J.M. was a passenger in a Transpro van for the disabled was traveling eastbound on State Route 160. As the van went through the intersection at Long Lake Road SE, a driver A.Y., who was stopped on Long Lake Road SE, unexpectedly entered the intersection, striking the left rear of the van.
Washington State Patrol responded to the scene and upon investigation cited your insured for failure to yield the right-of-way. Upon impact, J.M.'s body was violently jolted and tossed around the inside of the vehicle hitting against the interior components. His head was thrown sideways and then snapped back in a whiplash like motion. Additionally, his body was slammed against the restrain of his seatbelt. J.M. sustained injuries to his neck, back, and associated body structures. A summary of his injuries and treatment are outlined below:
Cervical strain/sprain and subluxations with in tenderness, pain, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion. Whiplash injury with resultant ligamentous instability and acceleration of spinal disc disease. Diagnosis
Back strain/sprain and subluxations with tenderness, pain, muscle spasms, and limited range of motion (thoracic and lumbar regions) resulting in ligamentous instability and acceleration of spinal disc disease. Radicular symptoms into both legs and feet. Diagnosis
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis
Headaches – severe, migraine Diagnosis
Sleep disturbances/fatigue/heartburn Diagnosis
Washington law provides that the drivers on the road have the duty to exercise ordinary care and avoid causing a collision. See RCW 46.61.445 and Washington Pattern Jury Instruction (WPI) 70.01.
On May 6, 2009 at approximately 5:00 p.m., J.M. was a passenger in a Transpro van for the disabled was traveling eastbound on State Route 160. As the van went through the intersection at Long Lake Road SE, a driver A.Y., who was stopped on Long Lake Road SE, unexpectedly entered the intersection, striking the left rear of the van. 
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