InjuryBoard Olympia Archives

• Laff and a Half: "nocrazylawsuits.com"

  Ryan Nute | March 30, 2007 5:00 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  I happened across this website today: nocrazylawsuits.comThe site appears to be part of a campaign to defeat pending Washington legislation intended to provide greater rights to (among others) people whose children are killed by the negligence of others and new homeowners.This site is sponsored by Liability Reform Coalition and the usual suspects (insurance companies and certain trade...

• Seattle Attorney Mike Myers Spearheading Pet Food Class Action

  Ryan Nute | March 30, 2007 3:32 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  I'm sure you've heard about the pet food recall and related class action lawsuit against Menu Foods. My law partner, Seattle attorney Mike Myers, is handling that litigation along with another attorney in our office, Tom Baisch.You can read more about the recall at Mike's website.If you live in the Olympia area and you believe you have a claim relating to the pet food recall, please contact us....

• Car Accidents in "Indian Country"

  Ryan Nute | March 12, 2007 7:03 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Robert Satiacum was seriously injured when an alleged drunk driver struck the car he and his wife were in on February 26, 2007. Mr. Satiacum is the son of the late Puyallup Chief Bob Satiacum. The news article referenced in the link below indicates that the collision occurred in Tacoma, Washington.Our area is home to a number of tribes and reservations. Tribal sovereignty--and potential...

• 12-Year Old Driver Killed in Cowlitz County Crash; Woman Arrested

  Ryan Nute | March 09, 2007 10:25 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Kelley Hill is in jail, accused of letting her boyfriend's 12-year old son drive the family car. The boy, Jake Fry, lost control of the car and collided with another vehicle near Woodland, Washington. The boy died at a hospital the next day and the other occupants of the vehicles were treated for injuries.Authorities contends Ms. Hill may have let Jake drive before and willfully disregarded...

• Verdict in Port Angeles Car-Pedestrian Collision

  Ryan Nute | March 09, 2007 10:11 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Steven Bliss of Port Angeles was killed when struck by a vehicle being driven by 19-year old Shawn Newman. Yesterday a Clallam County jury found Mr. Newman guilty of leaving the scene and driving under the influence, but not guilty of vehicular homicide.The accident occurred when Mr. Bliss was walking along Highway 101 to his home. The judge in the case excluded evidence that Newman was...

• Head-On Collision in Jefferson County Kills One; Seriously Injures Another

  Ryan Nute | March 07, 2007 9:35 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  William James Hibbs was killed and Deborah L. Clevenger was seriously injured when Mr. Hibbs' vehicle crossed the center line on Highway 101 near Port Townsend, Washington. The crash is still being investigated.Ms. Clevenger was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with injuries to her neck, legs and back. Mr. Hibbs was a chief petty officer at Naval Base Kitsap. For purposes of...

• Hit and Run Hospitalizes Bainbridge Island Girl

  Ryan Nute | March 07, 2007 9:23 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  A 13-year old girl was hit by a car last month while walking along Sportsman Club Road. The driver, who had veered onto the shoulder, then sped off.The girl was struck by the fender and side mirror. She was taken to Harrison Medical Center for observation. The authorities are asking anyone with information to call (206) 842-5211. Injuries sustained in hit-and-run collisions are usually...

• Spate of Bicycle Accidents in South Sound

  Ryan Nute | March 06, 2007 4:16 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  A number of bike vs. car collisions have been in the news lately. As one might expect, usually the bicyclist gets the worst of it.Last Wednesday a man (Stacey Pippen) was struck while riding against traffic when he was struck by a car making a right turn. Last Monday William R. Thompson, a 93-year-old man, was struck by a recycling truck in Tumwater and was hospitalized in serious condition...

• Olympia Passenger Sustains Back Fractures

  Ryan Nute | March 06, 2007 4:07 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  A car accident last Thursday involving two Olympia men left the driver (Louis Otenbacher) in serious condition and his passenger (Jason Naki) with multiple back fractures. The driver was reportedly speeding and will be charged with vehicular assault.The accident occurred when the driver lost control of his BMW and entered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a truck. Fortunately, none of the...