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Things to do immediately after a serious accident
A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation and begin the process of recovering from a car accident or personal injury claim.
Three people died Nov. 14 in a two-car head-on collision on Highway 104 near Balmoral Place NE in Kingston. The State Patrol identified the deceased as Robin N. Bishop, 59, of Kingston, the only occupant of a 1994 Lexus; and Anthony A. Adams and Marion D. Sparks, both 44, of Little Boston, the occupants of a 1985 Ford Escort. All were declared dead at the scene. The crash occurred at about 7 p.m. According to the State Patrol, Bishop was driving westbound on 104 when her vehicle crossed the center line and struck the Ford Escort, driven by Adams.
Four people were injured, two of them seriously, in a head-on crash on State Route 169 near Enumclaw. The accident occurred at 8:18 a.m. just north of 416th Street.When crews arrived, they found two vehicles that had crashed head-on and two injured victims were in each vehicle. Three victims were transported to Harborview Medical Center, two of which were airlifted due to the severity of their injuries. One victim was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw.What to do immediately after a serious accident
Motorcyclist's lawyers win his case after being injured in a head-on accident with a pickup truck
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Pickup driver's defense lawyers win his case after a head-on accident with a motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries
This motorcycle and truck crash happened on October 28, 1983, at 3: 20 p.m., in favorable weather, on a winding, dirt, mountain road, near Paradise, in Butte County, California. Timothy Peterson, age 33, was riding his Honda trail motorbike on the mountain road toward the site of a weekend camping trip. As he drove through a right turn, he saw George Snyder operating a pickup truck, coming in the opposite direction, heading downhill. Peterson has no memory of the crash, but he argued, through testimony of his accident reconstruction expert, that the pickup was on his side of the road, causing him to swerve sharply to his left to avoid the oncoming truck. At the same time, Snyder swerved his pickup to his right, and the head-on collision occurred in Snyder's lane.
Peterson suffered multiple fracturs to his upper and lower legs and ankles in addition to several fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, and damage to his kidney and liver. The left tibia and left ankle both developed infections, resulting in several bone grafts over a period of three years. The bone grafts failed, due to the severity of the infections, and ultimately the left leg was amputated below the knee.
Snyder, a 45-year-old part-time personal property appraiser living in Paradise, argued that, although he may have been over the center of the dirt road, it was customary practice for mountain driving on relatively straight stretches of road. He further claimed that Peterson came out of a wide turn, was looking over his shoulder as he rounded the corner, and drifted onto his side of the roadway. Snyder slammed on his brakes, but claimed Peterson was inattentive and went out of control. A California Highway Patrol officer confirmed Snyder's account, testifying that the accident was entirely Peterson's fault.
In the end, thanks to the CHP officer's testimony, the jury ruled unanimously for Snyder and Peterson was not granted any payments for his serious injuries. Ultimately, the testimony of the police officer out-weighed Peterson's accident reconstruction expert.
Wrong Way Driving Causes Devastating Car Crashes in Bellingham
Like many cities, Bellingham has its share of one-way roads. It's not uncommon to see drivers who travel against the direction they're supposed to. Especially when this happens at highway speeds, such as along I-5 or Whatcom County roads,being hit by a wrong-way driver is one of the most devastating kinds of collisions possible. These crashes can happen very fast, without the victims’ seeing them coming. Often the injuries sustained in these kinds of accidents are major and possibly fatal. Click here if you've been involved in a wreck where the driver was going the wrong way.
A head-on car crash can bring a lifetime of residual effects
When you're injured in an accident, it helps to know you're not alone. A head-on collision is one of the hardest events to go through, because the resulting injuries and losses can be catastrophic. As a personal injury attorney, I have helped clients find compensation for head-on car crashes so that they can focus on the best possible life afterwards. Here's a story I'd like to share with you about someone who was hit when another car crossed the median on a highway outside Bellingham, WA.