All summer long, people throughout the state of Washington will be spending time on the water in boats, and statistics tell us that some will face tragedies. Understanding the causes of these boating fatalities is one way to increase safety and prevent accidents from...
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Premises liability in Washington state
Property owners in Seattle, Washington, are required to make their property safe for anyone with permission to enter. Therefore, if you sustain injury when lawfully visiting someone's property, you have a legal right to a compensation claim for any damages incurred....
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...
Children and motor vehicle accidents
Children between ages 3 and 14 mostly suffer unintentional deaths while riding in a car. Most children's car-related injuries or deaths occur when they aren’t restrained correctly. In Washington, children must be properly restrained anytime they get in a car. Here are...
What you need to know about car accidents and back injuries
Car accidents don't always cause injuries that are easy to identify. Although you might feel good today, you could be dealing with stiffness, inflammation and limited movement in the days to come. That's why understanding the many back injuries that are caused by...
Is rubbernecking dangerous?
Washington drivers run the risk of getting into rubbernecking-related accidents when they take to the road. Informing the public of what rubbernecking is and why it's so dangerous can help to prevent more of this behavior from happening in the future. What is...
Is drowsy driving really as bad as drunk driving?
While many Washington inhabitants are well aware of the fact that drinking and driving is extremely dangerous, many people don't realize how equally risky drowsy driving can be. In fact, a study showed that 50% of American adults have admitted to driving while they...
Common causes of summer vehicle accidents
The warm and sunny weather during summer is perfect for long drives out of town. Unfortunately, a lot of vehicle accidents happen during this season. The number of car accidents in Washington is baffling. Listed below are five common causes of summer vehicle...
Could you be held liable for an attractive nuisance?
Pennsylvania homeowners can upgrade their property with many different types of amenities. While you may be thinking about all the fun memories you're going to make with amenities like a swimming pool or fish pond, it's important to consider the liability that they...
Types of TBIs from a motor vehicle accident
One serious result from a vehicle accident in Seattle is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by blunt trauma to the head from impact. Victims may think they are fine, but they still have a TBI. They may experience a mild to severe TBI that produces various...
