Washington highways are often dangerous. Whether riding as a passenger in someone’s car or traveling as a pedestrian, unexpected issues may arise at any time that place vehicle occupants or those on foot at risk for personal injury. In many situations, a person’s...
Month: April 2020
Five Facts About Truck Accident Lawsuits
Any accident type has the potential to destroy lives. But, due to the weight, size and often the products they haul, commercial trucks can cause catastrophic injuries to several involved parties – if not death. While making a claim with the appropriate insurance...
Families of victims in Bryant crash sue for wrongful death
The loss of a loved one is a tragedy under any circumstances. However, when their untimely death is the result of an individual’s or company’s neglect, it can be especially detrimental to the families who survive them. Nearly three months after the horrific helicopter...
Distracted driving is still a major problem in Washington
Accidents happen for many reasons. Drivers may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or they suffer fatigue from long working hours or a lack of sleep. Distracted driving, however, is an especially prevalent cause for Washington car accidents. Nearly three years...
Washington family files first wrongful death suit for COVID-19
Many of Washington State’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have sprung from nursing home facilities. The virus spreads rapidly in such facilities due to the close quarters and frequent interaction between staff and residents. Tragically, numerous elderly patients with...
What is “comparative negligence,” and what does it have to do with accidents?
Let’s say that two cars are involved in an accident on a Washington roadway. Each driver does the right thing by sharing their name, contact number and insurance information. The next step is to determine liability. But if each driver insists that the other is at...
Washington has laws against trucks in the left lane
If you have ever driven on one of our state’s many limited-access or two-lane roadways, you have probably noticed that semi-trucks and tractor-trailers tend to stay in the right lane. This is because Washington State requires certain commercial vehicles to remain in...
When “Inattentional Blindness” Kills Motorcyclists
Spring is an exciting time to get on a motorcycle and take in all of the beauty. Whether you're tooling down the 509 heading past Dash Point or on Auburn Black Diamond Road or even way out on Southworth to Fox Island, it's hard to beat our state for scenery. We've got...
If you’ve lost a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit could help
A wrongful death is devastating no matter when it happens. It might have been your spouse who was hit by a truck on the way home, or it may have been your college-aged child who was involved in a DUI collision with another student. The loss you feel cannot be erased,...