No two personal injury cases are the same. Injuries can happen in various ways. Nonetheless, some of the legal principles in personal injury cases are consistent. Negligence is the key legal aspect in all personal injury cases. Without establishing negligence,...
Car Accident
If cars are getting safer, why are road fatalities climbing?
Over the years, vehicles have become much safer. The invention of safety technology began decades ago with innovations like seatbelts and airbags. Today, it has progressed to include advanced collision warning systems and automatic braking systems. Modern cars are...
A fractured leg can have serious complications
A fractured leg is one of the most common injuries associated with car accidents. Generally, these injuries heal after medical treatment and surgeries. Nonetheless, not all fractured legs heal easily, and some never heal completely. Here are some potential...
Why is this vehicle sales trend bad news for pedestrians?
If you compare the cars you see on the road today with those of a decade or two ago, you’ll have noticed several changes. One is that modern cars carry a lot more safety equipment than they used to. That’s a good thing that helps avoid many crashes and reduces...
How music impacts someone’s driving abilities
Almost every driver that you see on the road is listening to something. Most people are listening to music. Some may be listening to podcasts or talking to passengers. But listening to music on the radio is incredibly common, and many people – seven out of every 10...
Staying safe during a road rage encounter
The statistics around road rage encounters are frightening. Over 90% of people say they witnessed some type of road rage incident in 2023. Aggressive driving is one of the leading contributors to fatal crashes, and hundreds of people lose their lives to road rage...
What are degloving injuries in motor vehicle accidents?
Motor vehicle accidents often result in many types of injuries, both minor and severe. Among the severe injuries, degloving injuries are particularly serious and traumatic. These injuries occur when the skin and underlying tissue are forcibly removed from the body,...
It’s getting more dangerous out there on Washington’s roads
There’s good news and bad news about roadway safety. Overall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the nation saw 3.6% fewer traffic fatalities between 2022 and 2023 than in the previous year. However, vehicle-related deaths in the state of...
How does contributory fault impact your car accident claim?
Contributory fault, or comparative negligence, plays a significant role in car accident claims in Seattle, Washington. This legal principle affects the compensation you may receive if you are partially at fault in an accident. What is contributory fault? Contributory...
Where a car accident occurs can significantly impact the outcome
In many car accidents, people will sustain serious injuries that could turn fatal. However, if these individuals get the medical treatment that they need quickly enough, they may be able to survive those injuries. A common example of this is internal bleeding or...