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Intersections merge two or more roads, attracting vehicle activity from multiple directions. These simultaneous and unpredictable movements increase the odds of fatal crashes. In Washington, there were 172 intersection-related deaths in 2022, the highest since 2013....
A common injury you might suffer from after a car accident is a herniated disc. This injury occurs when the soft, jelly-like substance inside a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tough exterior, causing severe pain and discomfort. Dealing with a herniated disc...
By Pendergast Law on December 11, 2019 Running red lights is dangerous driving behavior that puts everyone on the roadways at risk. In a recent AAA Foundation study, researchers found that more than two people a day in the U.S. are killed because of impatient drivers blowing through red lights. In 2017, 939 people were killed in red-light-running accidents, which…
By Pendergast Law on January 13, 2014 A man in his 20’s suffered a number of injuries when a car struck him at a Seattle intersection. According to a news report in The Seattle Times, the pedestrian accident occurred at East Harrison Street and Broadway East on Capitol Hill. Officials say he hit the windshield of the car after he…
By Pendergast Law on June 11, 2013 Many of the most devastating Washington car accidents occur at street intersections. Drivers who run red lights are often responsible for fatal or serious injury accidents that could have easily been prevented. According to the 2011 Washington State Collision Data Summary, there were six fatal collisions, 50 serious injury collisions, and 1,375 minor…
By Pendergast Law on April 16, 2013 When a roadway or intersection is particularly dangerous, it is the responsibility of the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway to assess whether or not changes need to be made to prevent future collisions. According to a King 5 News report, the Seattle Department of Transportation is currently considering making…
By Pendergast Law on March 5, 2013 A bicyclist in her 30s and a motorcyclist in his 20s have been hospitalized after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Seattle. According to a report by The Seattle Times, the car accident occurred at Alaskan Way and Broad Street near the Seattle waterfront. Officials say the collision involved a taxicab, a…
By Pendergast Law on February 12, 2013 A Spokane County deputy was in a recent car accident with a taxicab after allegedly running through a flashing red light. According to a KREM news report, the accident occurred at the intersection of 2nd and Monroe in Spokane. Investigators say the deputy failed to stop at the light before crashing into the…
By Pendergast Law on November 15, 2012 A woman from McCleary, Washington who was traveling along Highway 12 near Keys Road recently suffered injuries when another driver collided with hers, according to a recent news report from KXRO. Investigators say the accident resulted from the second driver’s failure to yield. According to the report, the collision occurred at the intersection…
By Pendergast Law on June 26, 2012 Traffic lights and signs are put up to control the flow of traffic and warn drivers of the need to stop or slow down to avoid a crash. When a driver runs a red light or stop sign, however, serious injuries or motor vehicle accident deaths can result. According to the Federal Highway…
