The Most Common Causes of Bus Accidents
Q. What are the most common reasons for accidents involving buses?
A. Some of the most common causes for bus accidents are:
- Inadequate training of the driver
- Exceeding the capacity of the bus or carrying excess baggage
- Failing to maintain equipment—brakes, brake lights, signals, etc.
- Driving a bus when conditions are poor—foggy, icy, heavy rain, snowing
- Driving when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics
- Speeding or reckless driving
If you’ve been injured in a Bus accident in Everett or elsewhere in Washington, it’s very important, in regard to being financially compensated, that you quickly contact a personal injury attorney to assess the unique situation. To discuss your potential claim with a WA bus accident attorney at our firm, call 1-800-282-4878 toll free to schedule your free consultation.
Everett Rules of The Road: Following Too Closely
Washington Rules of The Road: 46.61.145. Following too closely
In this chapter of the rules of the road, the laws for how much space should be allowed between different types of vehicles and in different situations are identified. Oftentimes, violation of these laws causes injury to the back and neck.
(1) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
(2) The driver of any motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a motor truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any like vehicle or other vehicle.
(3) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade whether or not towing other vehicles shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions.
If you’ve been injured in an Everett car accident, either because another driver was following you too closely or otherwise, it’s important that you talk with a personal injury attorney about being compensated. For a free consultation with an Everett car accident lawyer at our firm, call 800-282-4878 to schedule today. We’ve had great success getting our clients compensated after they’ve been injured in a car accident.
Everett Brain Injury Success Story
Jane and John Doe v. Hospital XYZ (King County, Washington): A 53 year old father underwent surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. After being incubated, ventilated and placed in CCU, the patient was placed under 24 hour care to monitor his tracheotomy. When he improved, he was transferred from CCU to a step down floor. Because of the ongoing development of mucus, which required suctioning of his tracheotomy, it was important that the patient be monitored, assessed and suctioned, if necessary, every two hours by the attending nurses or respiratory therapists. After the patient’s transfer to the step down floor, he was not regularly monitored and suctioned. During his first night, the patient was not assessed or monitored for over five hours. As a result, he developed a mucus plug, could not breathe, and suffered respiratory arrest and heart failure. The patient was revived but suffered catastrophic brain damage. He now requires care 24-7 by his wife.
Settlement: $2,500,000.
Contact an Everett Brain injury lawyer at our firm today for a free consultation.
Everett Car Accident Lawyer on Whether You Should See a Doctor
Q. If I feel fine after an automobile accident, should I still go to see a doctor?
A. Anyone who was in the car during an accident should consider seeing a doctor to make sure that there aren’t any hidden injuries. Often you won’t feel the effects of an injury until the next day or two. Scheduling a doctor’s visit the day of an accident is a wise precaution. When you do see the doctor, make sure to mention any complaint you may have, no matter how minor. Don’t play medical expert and evaluate the importance of a symptom. Let the doctor do his/her job.
If you’ve been injured in an Everett car accident and feel you deserve to be financially compensated, it’s very important that you quickly contact an Everett car accident lawyer to assess the situation. Call 800-282-4878 today to schedule your free and confidential consultation with an attorney at our firm
Everett Personal Injury Success Stories
Eye Injury at school to boy in gym class. A 16 year old boy lost a great deal of his vision in his right eye after another two students were kicking around a tape ball and their activities were not supervised or stopped by two gym instructors in the immediate area. The tape ball struck the boy in the eye as he sat down tying his shoe.
Total Settlement: $700,000
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• Jane Doe vs Grocery Store, et al: A mother was shopping with her daughter, son in law and granddaughter. She reached down to select a spice bottle and the shelf system collapsed on her head and neck, causing neck and upper back injuries. The client suffered cervical injuries and underwent a double level cervical fusion with hardware and bone graft from her hip. The supplier, grocery store and manufacturer of the spice product each contributed to the settlement.
Total Settlement: $350,000
These are just a few examples our firm has had with personal injury claims in Everett. If you believe you have a personal injury claim on your hands, call (800) 282-4878 to schedule a free consultation with a Seattle personal injury attorney at our firm.
