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Seattle Motor Vehicle Accident Law Blog
Stay safe when out on your motorcycle in Seattle this summer
2020 has been a lethal year for Washington motorcyclists, according to statistics from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the Washington State Patrol. There have been 25 motorcyclists killed in the state. It seems the road's lower levels of traffic...
What are my options if an uninsured driver hits me?
Operating a vehicle comes with a risk, regardless of one's use of caution. Insurance matters. When a driver hits another vehicle, a bicyclist or a pedestrian, they create a whirlwind of financial headaches for all those involved. What happens if they are uninsured or...
As Seattle improves pedestrian safety, is it effective?
Pedestrian safety is a major concern in many US cities. In 2017, the most recent year the CDC has statistics for, there was one pedestrian death every 88 minutes—totaling 5,977 deaths for the year. Seattle has its own set of safety issues for pedestrians as collision...
Financial and health consequences of car accidents
Just like motorists nationwide, those in Seattle likely risk their lives whenever they take to the roads. The most law-abiding, careful drivers could fall victim to others who are reckless or negligent. The consequences can cause ongoing financial and health problems....
How to avoid the urge to text and drive
You follow traffic laws (for the most part) and you've never received any citations or warnings. But you aren’t afraid to send the occasional “on my way” text to your friend as you are cruising down the highway at 60 miles per hour. The truth is mobile phones are a...
Study shows drivers often see bikers before hitting them
Many traffic safety agencies focus on giving motorcyclists very sound advice like wearing bright clothing, slowing down and riding sober. While advocates for bikers also underscore these suggestions, they reliably add another strong message for car drivers: start...
Practice motorcycle safety as riding season kicks off
For bikers across the northern half of the country, May marks when the weather is inviting enough to gear up and get back to riding on the open roads. Unfortunately, motorcycles remain a dangerous form of transportation, and upticks in motorcycle accidents often occur...
Who’s to blame in a driverless car accident?
Driverless cars are in the future and creeping into the view of today. Experts think that driverless cars will eliminate car accidents, but concern continues to rise as driverless cars enter the road. There have already been crashes with driverless cars and some of...
Whiplash and other delayed car injuries
After having your day shaken up by a car accident, you’ve got a lot going through your mind. How did the crash happen? Whose fault is it? When will I get into the auto shop to fix that dent? At some point you might have concluded that if you didn’t leave the accident...
How Do I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer
You know all those lawyer commercials where they proudly announce that the lawyer only gets paid if they get a recovery for you? Well, guess what? Every personal injury lawyer has the same model. It is called a contingent fee, and it means the lawyer’s only fee is a percentage of what he recovers for you. No recovery – no fee. Simple. And universal. If a lawyer’s only selling point is “no recovery – no fee” you must wonder if they have anything unique to offer you at all. Will they treat you with the respect and attentiveness that you deserve? Will they work to achieve your goals or their own? Do they have the personnel and resources to handle your case properly?