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Teens hurt in bus crash in Cascades | Washington Bus Accident Attorney

A small bus was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Blewett Pass in the Cascade Range on Highway 97 Sunday afternoon, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports.  All 12 teenage passengers were taken to Kittitas Valley Community Hospital in Ellensburg but only five or six were treated for minor injuries.  The van was taking Northwest Youth Corps member from Eugene, Oregon to the Twisp area of north-central Washington to do trail maintenance.   According to Trooper Dave Phelps of The Washington State Patrol, the cause of the accident was under investigation.  The stretch of U.S. 97 between Interstate 90 and Highway 2 tends to be quite windy and often drivers take it too fast.

The Andrew Kim Law Firm represents injured passengers in bus accidents, and other motor vehicle crashes.  If you would like to speak with an injury attorney, call us now at 1-800-636-3676 for a free consultation.

Tour bus crash in Perris, California | Bellevue bus accident attorney

A bus load of people from Colton, California were returning home on a tour bus from a festival in San Diego, when the bus crashed into a wall on Interstate 215.  All 25 passengers were injured from the bus accident with eight of those critically injured.

The California Highway Patrol was investigating the cause of the crash.  The tour bus was owned by Inland Empire Stages. The company said the driver was released from a hospital, but gave no further details.

This information was provided by the Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC with offices in Bellevue and Tacoma to better serve your personal injury needs.  Call us at 1-800-636-3676 if you've been injured in a bus accident and need some guidance and legal advice.

Trolley crash caused by texting driver | Bellevue bus crash attorney

A Boston trolley train driver was texting his girlfriend on his cell phone when he crashed the train into a stopped train on the Green Line injuring 50 people.  The National Transportation Safety Board found no mechanical problems with the brakes or other equipment on the train that caused the crash.  

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority already bans operators of trains and buses from using cell phones but will now further limit its drivers from bringing the phones on board when driving.

This information was provided by the Andrew Kim Law Firm, a Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Washington personal injury law firm representing those injured on a bus, train, trolley and other public transportation.  Call us at 1-800-636-3676 to speak with a lawyer now.

Car crashes into school bus in Bush Prairie | Bellevue car crash attorney

22-year-old Jace Delgado of Battle Ground, Washington crashed his car into the rear of a school bus on state Highway 503 in Brush Prairie, Washington.  The bus driver Nina Millard also of Battle Ground was heading northbound near NE 149th Street when she stopped at a railroad crossing.  

Delgado was following an SUV north on Highway 503 also behind the school bus.  The SUV driver changed lanes but Delgado was unable to stop in time and ended up underneath the back of the bus.  He suffered back pain and was taken by ambulance to Southwest Washington Medical Center where he was treated and released.  The bus driver was not injured according to the report.

Oftentimes, a driver in an accident may not experience immediate pain at the scene and will tell the investigating officer that she feels "fine" and so the police report indicates the driver was not injured.  Insurance companies will try use this against you but as long as you see a medical professional as soon after the car accident as possible, you will have a better argument to make your case.

For additional information, call a Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma, Washington bus accident injury attorney at the
Andrew Kim Law Firm at 1-800-636-3676.

Tour bus crashes on U.S. 101 in Monterey, California | Seattle, Bellevue, Washington bus accident attorney

A tour bus owned and operated by Orion Pacific Tour Bus Co. in Orange County, California veered into a guard rail on a U.S. 101 overpass on the Monterey Peninsula and flipped and rolled, ejecting several passengers from the bus along with luggage and clothing onto the highway.

The bus was carrying French and Canadian passengers killing at least four people and injuring everyone else on the bus estimated to be up to 48 people on board.  Because of the accident scene's remoteness, eight helicopters and 14 ambulances were needed to take the injured to hospitals in the region, officials said.  The cause of the bus accident is still under investigation at the time of this writing.

The Andrew Kim Law Firm represents injured passengers in bus accidents, and other motor vehicle crashes.  If you would like to speak with an injury attorney, call us now at 1-800-636-3676 for a free consultation.

Pickup truck collision with Stryker in Spanaway | Tacoma truck accident attorney

On April 7, 2009, a 55-year-old pickup truck driver, Gregory Wood from Roy, Washington, was killed in a collision with a Stryker vehicle from Fort Lewis on SR-507 near Spanaway.

According to Washington State Patrol, two Fort Lewis-based Strykers were stopped at an intersection. The first turned left onto the highway, and as the second was entering the roadway, it collided into the side of a Wood's Ford F-150.

It appears that the Stryker vehicle failed to yield the right of way to the pickup truck and may also have been inattentive causing the fatal crash.

The Andrew Kim Law Firm represents people seriously injured or killed by negligent drivers of cars, trucks or as in this case military vehicles.  When dealing with an injury or wrongful death claim against a governmental entity such as the U.S. military, certain procedures must strictly be followed and different statutes (Federal Tort Claims Act) apply.  Call an experienced Tacoma personal injury attorney at 1-800-636-3676 for a free consultation now.

Lake Tahoe bus crash on I-80 | Bellevue, Washington bus crash attorney

A shuttle bus operated by the Resort at Squaw Creek crashed on April 4, 2009 on Interstate 80 which is the main highway through California's Sierra Nevada killing one passenger and injuring 27 others.  The bus went off the road, hit a guardrail and rolled several times before coming to rest in a ditch.

Some of the 30 or so people aboard were thrown from the bus and one was pronounced dead at the scene according to California Highway Patrol.  The injured passengers were taken to hospitals in Reno and Truckee, California including Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.  Injuries ranged from serious and critical head injuries, broken bones and bruises.

The bus was transporting employees from Reno to the upscale resort north of Lake Tahoe when the accident occurred.

The Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC handles serious injury and wrongful death cases involving shuttle buses, vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles which transport people.  If you've been injured or know someone who's been injured, call us at 1-800-636-3676 for a free initial consultation.

Everett Sound Transit bus accident injures pedestrian | Everett personal injury attorney

A 44-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured by a Sound Transit bus in Everett on February 20, 2009 at the intersection of Pacific and Wetmore Avenues just before 5 pm.  It was not clear if the Everett man was in the crosswalk at the time of the bus accident, and Everett police will review a bus-camera video to help determine the cause of the accident.

The man was taken to Providence Medical Center in Everett and then airlifted later to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he was recovering.

Bus crash injures track team on Highway 520 | Bellevue bus accident attorney

Two buses carrying about 75 athletes and coaches from the Eastern Washington University track team were in a bus accident after a car going westbound on Highway 520 cut off the first bus forcing it to brake.  The second bus couldn't stop in time and rear-ended the first bus.

The accident occurred on Highway 520, just east of 84th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue.  Four people were taken to local hospitals for injuries.  According to the Washington State Patrol, the driver of the car fled the scene but later crashed into a barrier at midspan of the 520 bridge. The driver was being investigated on suspicion of DUI.

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Tragic monster truck show accident kills 6 year old boy | Tacoma truck accident attorney

A tragic truck accident happened at a monster truck show called "Monster Jam" at the Tacoma Dome on January 16, 2009 when 6-year-old boy Sebastian Hizey from Puyallup, Washington was killed after being struck in the head by a metal object that apparently flew from a truck in the show.  Sebastian was bleeding from the head and taken to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital where he was pronounced dead according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office.  

The boy suffered severe brain trauma when he was hit by a 7 to 12 pound Frisbee sized metal ring from a truck.

Another spectator was also injured by a flying object and was taken to a hospital.  The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.  The exact cause of the accident is also unknown although witnesses say they saw debris including truck parts fly into the stands after a truck was doing doughnuts and debris flew 30 to 50 feet over a safety barrier into the stands.

Feld Motor Sports, which promoted the truck show, acquired Monster Jam last September which had taken its big-truck shows around the country for the past 25 years.

There are serious questions of whether the promoters provided enough and reasonable protection for the spectators from a truck accident just like this one from happening.  Obviously, the safety barrier did not do its job in preventing injury.  This is a very sad case and one that should never have happened.

The Tacoma and Puyallup attorneys at the Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC aggressively pursues injury claims against the promoters, the City of Tacoma, and any other party responsible for wrongful death and personal injury.

Lebec, California Truck crashes into 11 other vehicles | Bellevue, Washington Truck accident attorney

A big rig or semi-truck lost its brakes while driving a downhill stretch of I-5 in the mountains about 70 miles northwest of Los Angeles near Lebec, California .  The runaway truck crashed into 11 other vehicles injuring 11 people according to California Highway Patrol.  All eleven people were hospitalized including four who suffered major injuries.

Personal injury claims against commercial vehicles such as semi-truck, tractor trailers, "big rigs", or trucks can be complicated and involve federal regulations and statutes.  The Seattle, Washington truck accident attorney at Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC can guide you through the process of filing a claim and recovering compensation for your serious injuries.  You can call us at 1-800-636-3676 for a free initial consultation.

Seattle charter bus accident on Capitol Hill | Seattle bus accident attorney

Two charter buses carrying approximately 80 students slid down a steep and icy road in Capitol Hill area of Seattle and crashed through a concrete wall and metal rail.  The front end of the buses dangled precariously 30 feet above the northbound lanes of I-5.

The bus drivers decided to travel down East Thomas Street approaching Melrose Avenue East and made a bad decision to attempt to navigate the slippery road which could have resulted in much more serious injuries if the buses had crashed down onto Interstate 5.

Tamera Vasquez, Stephanie Jackson, Talkeetna Setuckmarie, Zachary Blackburn, Nicole Maxie, and Dean Short were some of the passengers on the buses which were operated by Northwestern Trailways.  They and other students were involved in the Columbia Basin Job Corps program based in Moses Lake, Washington and were on their way back to the bus station for transport home when the bus accident occurred.

11 young adults were taken to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries from debris and flying glass and another two, also with minor injuries, did not want to go to the hospital.  Often times, we see clients injured in a bus accident, car accident or other motor vehicle crashes who initially felt fine but later realized that something was wrong with their body.  A complete examination by your doctor or health care provider should be performed to rule out possible injuries and/or to determine the extent of your injuries.

The Seattle, Bellevue bus accident attorneys at Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC can assist you in finding a doctor or health care provider to properly document your injuries if you decide to pursue a claim against the negligent driver.  You may call us at 1-800-636-3676 for a free consultation.

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