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Family of Slain Officer File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against The City of Tacoma

A 17-year veteran of the Tacoma Police Department was killed in line of service in 2016. His daughters are now filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Tacoma due to broken protocol by the Tacoma Police Department. Read further details online at: https://komonews.com/news/local/daughters-of-slain-tacoma-police-officer-file-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-city

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Fatal Pedestrian vs. Truck Accident in Rainier Valley

A pedestrian was killed after being pinned under a truck in Seattle’s Rainier Valley on the morning of August 6, 2019.  More information about that accident can be found here: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/pedestrian-fatally-struck-by-truck-in-rainier-valley/973415831.  If you or someone you know is involved in an accident as a pedestrian, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Semitruck Driver Run Over By Own Rig in Tacoma on i5

A fatal accident involving a semitruck driver from Vancouver occurred yesterday on i5 North near the Tacoma dome. The driver was run over by his own rig while making repairs on the side of the highway. More information about this tragic accident can be read here: https://komonews.com/news/local/semi-driver-struck-killed-by-his-own-rig-while-making-repairs-along-i-5

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Washington Motorcycle Riders Must Now Carry Insurance

Starting July 28, 2019, all Washington State motorcycle operators must have liability  insurance on their bike, and must carry proof of insurance.  Read more here:  https://lcvalley.dailyfly.com/Home/ArtMID/1352/ArticleID/53212/Motorcycle-Insurance-Required-in-WA-July-28th Keep in mind that this law applies to liability insurance.  If you are going to ride a motorcycle, we very strongly recommend that you purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

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Seattle Has Seen Nearly 100 Serious-Injury or Fatal Collisions in the First 6 Months of 2019

The Seattle Times ran a great story today, citing Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) data that in the first half of 2019 there were almost 100 serious-injury or fatal collisions on Seattle streets, with the majority involving pedestrians and bicycles.  Major arterial roadways pose the most risk, probably due to higher traffic volumes and often

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Seattle Looks to Safer Intersection Design for Bicycles

The Seattle Times today reported on Seattle adopting Dutch-style intersection designs to help separate bicycle and pedestrian traffic from vehicle traffic.  The article notes that: “Among cyclist fatalities in urban areas in 2017, 43% occurred at intersections, according to an analysis by the National Association of City Transportation Officials. Of 15 bicyclist fatalities in King

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