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...
Car Accidents
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...
Driving safely in the rain
Residents of Seattle are no strangers to rainy weather. While the rain is expected, it can make the roads more slippery and lead to motor vehicle accidents if drivers aren’t careful. There are certain steps you can take to drive more safely in the rain. Slow your...
Rural roads are statistically more dangerous than urban roads
Many people in Washington are nervous to drive on busy freeways filled with traffic. In fact, you may even know someone who tries to avoid highways whenever possible. But what some people don’t understand is that rural roads can actually be more dangerous than crowded...
The correlation between MVA and spinal column injuries
Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are the leading cause of spinal cord injury (SCI) across the US and in Washington State. Up to 450,000 people are living with SCI in the US alone. What are other causes, symptoms and treatment options for SCI? Causes of SCI Though auto...
Does a permissive driver have obligations in auto accidents?
When you’re a good neighbor or nice friend, you let others occasionally borrow your car. To the insurance, you are a permissive driver. Besides that, Washington's insurance policies may give you some added obligations in auto accidents. When you drive the car, the...
Why can’t people put down their phones when they drive?
From the moment that cellphones and smartphones became small and powerful enough to be taken with you, you’ve probably had one on you most of the time. It’s a reality that these small devices have penetrated society. Most people have at least one phone or smart device...
Why aren’t we more careful when we drive?
How careful are you when you know you’re doing something dangerous? Even just carrying a knife to the kitchen table or carrying a hot cup of coffee is enough to make most people slow down and be cautious. So why don’t we do the same thing in the car? Driving is the...
Eating behind the wheel: Don’t take the risk
Something many people do without thinking about the dangers is eating while they’re traveling. Whether it’s drinking a soda while you drive or eating a hamburger on the way to a meeting, you should know that doing so can be dangerous. Eating behind the wheel is a...
