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In the blink of an eye, a truck accident can reshape your life. These wrecks tend to be serious, meaning that victims are oftentimes left with catastrophic injuries. As if the physical toll isn’t enough, the emotional and financial damages caused by these accidents...
In a city as big as Seattle, garbage and dump trucks are necessary to haul thousands of pounds in trash every week. These large, powerful vehicles perform an invaluable service in our communities, but they must be operated by experienced drivers. Their size and weight can easily contribute to a serious pedestrian or auto accident, and operators should be held…
By Pendergast Law on November 28, 2020 Almost every driver on the road understands the dangers of driving while intoxicated, whether it be by alcohol or by drugs. Both substances can severely limit a driver’s reaction times and ability to safely operate a vehicle, often leading to traumatic and deadly auto accidents. But few drivers are aware of how prevalent…
By Pendergast Law on October 10, 2020 When you hear the phrase “logging truck accident” your mind may drift to the opening scene of Final Destination 2. As fantastical as this film is, logging truck accidents are extremely serious and can lead to catastrophic injuries, a massive amount of property damage, and tragic deaths. More often than not, these horrifying…
By Pendergast Law on December 15, 2016 The holidays are a great time to see family, spend time with friends, and reflect on years past, as well as the new one about to begin. Unfortunately, the holidays also mean a lot of travel for people and companies, especially trucking companies. And while of course, truck accidents can happen at any…
By Pendergast Law on February 7, 2016 A 42-year-old woman was killed and four others were injured in a Washington car accident between an SUV and a semi-truck hauling frozen fish. The fatal truck accident occurred on Interstate 5 near the 200th Street exit near SeaTac. Officials say the driver of the SUV, for unknown reasons, let the vehicle cross…
By Pendergast Law on September 17, 2015 Drivers who refuse to pull over and rest when they feel drowsy put everyone on the road at risk. Tired or sleepy drivers often struggle to focus or even keep their eyes open. When a fatigued driver is behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer, the consequences of a truck accident can be…
By Pendergast Law on July 29, 2015 At least seven people suffered injuries in a Seattle car accident when a dump truck crossed a median and drove into oncoming traffic. According to a The Seattle Times report, the truck accident occurred on Interstate 5 near Mount Vernon. Officials say a double-dump truck hauling clay and gravel jumped the median and…
By Pendergast Law on March 9, 2015 Dozens of children were injured and a driver was killed when a truck crossed the centerline and struck a car and an Orondo School District bus. According to a Seattle Press Intelligencer news report, the fatal truck accident occurred on Highway 97, five miles north of Orondo. Officials believe the 54-year-old male truck…
By Pendergast Law on December 13, 2013 The Washington State Patrol is looking for witnesses in a crash involving two big rigs that killed a man north of Cusick in Pend Oreille County. According to a KREM news report, a 51-year-old man was driving a truck south on Highway 20 when he crossed the centerline. He lost control of the…
