The person to blame for a crash is the one with financial responsibility for its consequences. The police report often indicates which driver is actually at fault for the crash. The determination of the officer in the report can influence the outcome of insurance...
Year: 2022
When is a fall the property owner’s fault?
Whether you stopped to visit a client at their home or ran into a shop to make a purchase, you expected to visit publicly accessible faces safely. Unfortunately, you ended up falling and getting hurt. Maybe you tripped over an unsecured electrical cord or fell down a...
What if insurance isn’t enough to pay for your crash?
It costs quite a lot to drive. Buying even a used vehicle is a multi-thousand dollar investment, and then you have to pay licensing and registration fees. Insurance could add another $100 a month or more in many cases to the total cost to drive. Then, you have to...
Common household items linked to child brain injuries
All Seattle parents try to provide a safe home for their children. However, several common household products could put kids at risk for a traumatic brain injury. Dangerous household items According to a 2019 study, 4.1 million babies, children and teens received...
Points about driving in construction zones
Construction zones pop up throughout Washington state. Drivers wishing to avoid an accident should adjust their behavior when traveling through a work area. Basic points about construction zone safety If a construction worker is holding a sign that tells you to stop...
Things to know when injured by a reckless driver in Washington
Driving recklessly in Washington is a criminal offense. A conviction carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine along with license suspension and vehicle impoundment. However, when a reckless driver causes an accident that results in injuries and...
How does speeding lead to car crashes?
In Seattle, car crashes are a leading cause of death and serious injury. There are certain reasons why speeding leads to this problem and ways to avoid it. How does speeding lead to more car crashes? The faster a driver is going, the less time they have to react to...
Young soccer players face head injury risks
Young soccer players may face serious risks of head injuries and brain impacts while playing at school or on recreational teams. While the impact of head injuries in football has received more attention, Seattle youth soccer players also suffer from severe impacts...
Comparative negligence laws in Washington state
Filing suit against a potentially negligent party in the state of Washington can be a challenge in some situations, but not as difficult as in some other states. The details surrounding how the injury occurred are still vital to the final outcome in most cases even...
Improper cargo loading leads to truck accidents
In Washington, there are commercial trucking laws, combined with federal safety regulations, that govern what truck drivers can and cannot do on the road. They are restricted in the amount of weight they can place on their trucks and are told how to load and unload...
