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Seattle – Washington State's largest city with world-famous traffic and the accidents to match

Metropolitan Seattle is not a huge city with a population of just more than 650,000, but since there is not a well-established mass-transit system in Seattle, most of the residents are drivers. This, of course, means that the traffic congestion is extraordinary, ranked #5 nationally, and that the number of collisions is equally high. Combined with Seattle's famous rainy weather, car accidents are an hourly occurrence. Similarly, Tacoma has a high percentage of daily commuters. Tacoma, with a population of just over 200,000 and located just 30 miles south of Seattle, has similar traffic issues. The major roadways in Seattle include Interstate 5, Interstate 405, Interstate 90, State Route 520, and State Route 99. The major roadways in Tacoma include I-5, I-705, SR 7, SR 16, SR 163, SR 167, and SR 509. To get up-to-date traffic information, please go to the Washington State Department of Transportation site. To find our current weather conditions, go to Weather.com.

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Seattle and Tacoma:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Seattle or Tacoma, go to the appropriate link above.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Seattle or Tacoma accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Harborview Medical Center - Seattle;

Swedish Hospital - Seattle;

University of Washington Medical Center - Seattle;

Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle;

Multi Care Tacoma General Hospital;

St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma.

Seattle and Tacoma grief support organizations

When a loved one is killed in a Seattle or Tacoma motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Seattle and Tacoma grief support organizations: The Healing Center; Grief support at Providence Health Services; Bereavement support at Swedish Medical Center; Other Seattle support groups and counselors; Tacoma and Pierce County grief support resources.

Seattle and Tacoma legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Seattle or Tacoma, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Seattle or Tacoma injury accident

After a serious crash in Seattle or Tacoma, it is crucial to get help from a Seattle personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Seattle wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Go here to learn more about how a good Seattle car accident attorney can help.

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Legal Resources

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

King County Crime Victims Assistance Program

It is the mission of the Victim Assistance Unit to provide thoughtful, nonjudgmental outreach and response to the needs of crime victims and witnesses and to ensure the protection of their rights and interests.To support their mission, they have the following goals: To follow statutory requirements so that the rights of victims and witnesses are known and observed; to ensure that all victims have an avenue for participation in their case and are accommodated and made comfortable to the fullest extent possible; and to provide notification to victims of options, case status, services, the restitution process and court practices.
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King County District Court

As a court of limited jurisdiction, the District Court is responsible for the following types of matters: Civil litigation matters up to $75,000; Small claims matters up to $5,000; Nuisance violations; False alarm hearings; Vehicle tow and impound hearings; Anti-harassment orders; Domestic violence protection orders; Infractions (traffic, non-traffic and parking); Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases; Felony expedited cases; Felony preliminary hearings; Search warrants; Death inquests.
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King County Superior Court

King County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers, and injunctions; felony criminal cases; misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law; family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage, and domestic-violence protection matters; probate and guardianship matters; juvenile offender matters; juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth, and truancies; mental illness and involuntary commitment matters.

Most recent accident reports

A Tacoma man riding his motorcycle died Saturday after a Gig Harbor woman driving a BMW crossed the center line about 7:15 p.m. in the 2800 block of East Bay Drive Northwest and hit him head-on.

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Friday, May 24, 2013
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Friday, May 24, 2013
An 18-year-old Federal Way man died early this morning when the car he was driving drifted off State Route 167 and struck a roadside barrier in Auburn. Washington State Patrol officers could not say Saturday afternoon if Pavlo Myronets was speeding.
Date: 
Friday, May 24, 2013
City: 
Auburn, WA
Type: Car Accident

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Date: 
Thursday, May 23, 2013

According to police, officers tried to pull over a white van because an occupant inside was wanted on a felony warrant. The driver did not stop. Police said the van ran a red light and smashed into another van. The driver of the other van died.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013
The bridge collapsed Thursday evening after a truck’s oversized load apparently struck several of the trusses. The driver is cooperating with Washington State Patrol The northernmost span of the bridge collapsed into the water.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Type: Car Accident

4 things that victims of a train accident should do immediately

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Trooper Russ Winger says a car that slowed for a turn was rear-ended by a pickup truck, and then another pickup trying to avoid the accident overturned.Things to do immediately after a serious accident

Date: 
Sunday, May 19, 2013
City: 
Sequim, WA

The car then crossed the road to the left shoulder, hitting the jersey barrier there.

Date: 
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 20
Type: Car Accident

 Seattle is growing in population, and with this growth comes increases in traffic, congestion, and accidents.

Date: 
Saturday, May 18, 2013

A 20-year-old man was killed in a crash Friday morning in Kitsap County, said officials with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.  The collision happened in the 12500 block of Central Valley Road Northwest.  Authorities said a 911 report came in ar

Date: 
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Type: Car Accident