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By Pendergast Law on February 18, 2018 Washington certainly provides many different ways to help the public get around. With buses, trains, monorails, and even ferries to move people from place to place, there are many ways to see the sights or commute to work and back again. But with so many options, there are bound to be accidents along…
By Pendergast Law on November 10, 2017 In general, the best advice when it comes to dealing with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) vehicles is this: avoid them. If you are involved in an accident with an official WSDOT vehicle, handle it much like any other type of crash. Keep in mind, however, that you may face criminal charges…
By Pendergast Law on October 10, 2017 People who were in Seattle in 2005 when two monorails sideswiped each other will never forget it. The monorail was shut down for months while investigators tried to identify the cause of the collision and how to prevent it from happening in the future. Luckily, the accident didn’t cause any major injuries to…
By Pendergast Law on December 12, 2016 Holiday office parties are a great way to build camaraderie and let staff members know how appreciated they are. However, if you’re management, getting everyone to and from the party safely should be your first priority. If you’re the one arranging the party and the party bus that will be transporting the guests,…
By Pendergast Law on June 20, 2016 A recent study by Inrix, a Washington-based traffic data company, highlighted the current traffic problems in the Seattle area. These include some of the following facts: • The population of Seattle’s metropolitan area now has exceeded 3.8 million and will continue to increase. As a result, traffic congestion that plagues the area is…
By Pendergast Law on June 3, 2016 Buses are very much like cars when it comes to accidents. They depend on the driver to make sure that they stay in control, they function based on the mechanical condition of every part of the bus, and they have a reliance on road conditions. Because of their similarity to cars, common causes…
By Pendergast Law on May 11, 2016 Over the years, the Seattle auto accident attorneys at Hardwick & Pendergast, P.S. have handled many cases involving people injured in bus accidents. Below are the some of the most common questions we hear about bus accidents. What are the most common causes of Seattle bus accidents? • Negligent bus drivers • Bus…
By Pendergast Law on May 9, 2016 According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), over 30 million Americans ride mass transit daily. That’s almost 10 percent of the entire country. With this many people riding buses, accidents are bound to happen. Seattle traffic is bad and getting worse. More and more people rely on the Metro, Pierce Transit, Puget…
By Pendergast Law on February 24, 2015 A bus carrying a Washington high school basketball team was involved in a roll-over accident resulting in multiple injuries to the young passengers. According to a news report in The Seattle Times, the bus accident occurred near westbound Highway 104 and southbound I-5 in Mountlake Terrace. Officials say the bus was trying to…
By Pendergast Law on December 5, 2014 A 60-year-old mother was injured when her daughter turned their vehicle into a Metro bus in the west side of lower Queen Anne. According to a KOMO news report, the bus accident occurred on Elliott Avenue West at Harrison in Seattle. Officials say the victim’s daughter did not see the bus in the…
