As a border state, Washington has a high level of interaction with British Columbia, Canada. Canadian trucking companies routinely travel on Washington highways, and Canadian drivers come to Washington for recreation and business. But Canadian laws regarding liability...
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Month: January 2017
The Ridesharing Lifestyle – Part 2 – Insurance Coverage
As I discussed in my previous entry, I have given up my car and have been commuting using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft and car sharing services like Car2Go and ReachNow. Overall I have found the experience to be liberating and relaxing. As an added benefit,...
The Ridesharing Lifestyle – Part 1 – Why do it?
Last week the three year lease on our family SUV ended. We spent a few months shopping for a replacement vehicle, but ultimately my family decided to return the SUV and replace it with nothing. There were many reasons for this decision. First, the commute to and from...
Serious injuries can result for those in WA motorcycle accidents
There are so many benefits that motorcyclists reap when they get out on their bikes. There is the pure enjoyment of riding a motorcycle, the wind in your face and the freedom of the open road. There is also the practical side of riding a motorcycle, with the savings...
Seattle pedestrian struck by vehicle listed in critical condition
Urban areas are notorious for being jam-packed with people and for being abuzz with activity. Downtown Seattle is no exception. The city is always busy with people moving to-and-fro. While this is normally a positive thing, it can lead to collisions between...
Car accident injuries come in many forms
Few daily activities are riskier for Washingtonians than getting in a car and hitting the road. In fact, over five million of those trips ended in a car accident nationwide in 2012. Those accidents left myriad types of damage and injury in their wake. Some of the most...
Reaffirming our core values for 2017
Just like an individual, every organization has an identity. At the Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin, our identity is defined by our core values. Our commitment to these values makes us who we are, and allows us to provide a consistently excellent experience to our...
Manufacturing defects can cause motorcycle accidents
The news is full of car and motorcycle accidents. Many Washingtonians may attribute these accidents to user error. Perhaps a driver was going too fast, or driving under the influence. Perhaps visibility was poor, or a motorcycle had the bad luck of being in a blind...