Motor Vehicle Accidents
In case of an auto accident, know what information to gather
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on March 24, 2020
From day-to-day errands to the inevitably long Seattle-area commute, Washington drivers spend a lot of their lives on the road. With over 5.5 million licensed motorists in the state, it is no surprise that even the most careful driver may end up in a potentially devastating accident, and even a relatively minor collision can leave an...
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Car accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on March 3, 2020
A car accident in Washington can cause several injuries. One of the more severe injuries are those affecting the brain. In fact, car accidents cause more TBIs ranging from mild to severe than any other accident type. TraumaticBrainInjury.com states that car accidents account for half of all TBIs reported. The skull is particularly vulnerable in a...
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Parents play a role in their teenager’s driving
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on January 31, 2020
Car accidents occur among all age groups, but teenage drivers are especially risky drivers. The main reasons for this include distractions and inexperience. Parents can, and should, play a major role when it comes to helping their teenager drive safe.According to the Centers for Disease Control, it is important that parents set limits and...
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Snapping selfies while behind the wheel
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 30, 2019
There is no question that drivers who use their cellphones to make calls, text, map out directions or compose an email while behind the wheel put people in danger. In 2017 alone, more than 3,100 people were killed in distracted driving accidents, and thousands more were injured in similar collisions. Surprisingly, motorists have taken...
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How can you avoid distracted driving?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 29, 2019
Like many Washington residents, your life is busy and requires constant multitasking and often running from one place to another. While you try to maximize every minute, when you are behind the wheel of a car it is vital to maintain focus on the road and your surroundings at all times. This helps ensure...
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What’s a few more seconds worth?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 16, 2019
Have you ever noticed how hurried drivers are? Not you, but others…right? Chances are, you know exactly how it is. You hit snooze too many times, grab your coffee and rush out the door, only to find I-5 at a standstill. You probably get upset about how nobody can drive or wonder why people...
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Be careful about insurance company offers
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 5, 2019
An insurance company is likely to pay for your hospital bills and other expenses after you become injured in Washington. Does that mean that these companies are on your side? Unfortunately, they might not be acting in your best interest. If you believe that an insurer is looking out for you, this may lead...
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How much is an average Seattle car crash settlement?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 27, 2019
How much your car crash case settlement or judgement would be worth in Seattle would depend on a number of different factors. There is no specific figure that suits every case. The point of the personal injury law system is to make you whole, and the responsible parties should pay you until that happens.Some of the...
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When road rage increases, so do injuries
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 14, 2019
Nearly every driver has experienced frustration behind the wheel at some point. If a car cuts them off on the I-5, or another car weaves through the lanes, it is natural for drivers to feel both nervous and even a little irked at such a reckless driver.Road rage is an entirely different story.What does...
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You can help increase motorcyclist safety from your car
Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 12, 2019
Motorcycle enthusiasts are likely thankful for the warmer weather and sunshine, as they tune up their bikes for summer rides. Most experts agree that riding a motorcycle can be extremely dangerous. However, regardless of what you drive, you need to remember to share the road safely – will all drivers. Considering Washington State’s rainy...
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