Seattle residents were horrified to hear the news on Saturday about a crane falling onto traffic in South Lake Union killing four people. Cranes are a common sight in Seattle. There are currently 59 operating on various construction sites across the city. Most of the...
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$10 million plus jury verdict for Dubin clients in Ride the Ducks trial
In September 2015 a married couple from Wisconsin travelled to Seattle with their friend who was dying of cancer. They wanted to participate in their friend's "bucket list" trip to see the Orcas swimming in Puget Sound. Unfortunately, they never got to see the whales....
Battery explosions are more common than you think
Many common devices including laptop computers, cellphones, hoverboards, E-cigarettes, and even children's light-up shoes are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat and vent or explode under certain conditions. We are not telling people not to use these...
Seattle drivers are likely to have a collision every 6.9 years
Do you drive in Seattle? Do you find yourself complaining about Seattle drivers? Maybe you think you're being too hard on your home town drivers, but maybe there's some truth in your complaints. Possibly a whole lot of truth. In a recent report from Allstate Insurance...
Another life lost to a drunk driver
A 4-car crash this morning in Gorst, Washington in Kitsap County resulted in at least one death. The crash took place around 5:30 am, and the road was not clear until after 10 am. According to the State Patrol, the crash involved 2 cars headed eastbound and 2 headed...
Washington pedestrian hit by a car. Do I have a case even if I was jaywalking?
Everyone knows that jaywalking is illegal, but many people do it anyway. Jaywalking is crossing the street at a time or location which is against the law. It could be crossing a street mid-block. It could be crossing at a crosswalk against the light. Many people,...
Posting on social media can ruin your Washington personal injury claim
If you're like me, you love social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Foursquare, Google Plus. You name it and I've probably posted there in the last twenty-four hours. Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends, engage in community or political...
What is pain and suffering? Part 3 – Damages for injuries to a loved one
Non-economic or "general" damages are most commonly referred to as "pain and suffering," but the concept includes so much more. It includes physical pain and emotional pain, both in the past and future. It includes disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of...
I want to fire my lawyer
Several times each year, I get a call from someone who was injured in an accident, hired a lawyer, and now wants to fire his lawyer and hire me. The most common reason people give for wanting to change lawyers is lack of communication. They tell me stories of trying...
DO I HAVE TO PAY TO MEET WITH A LAWYER?
Every day I get phone calls from people who have been injured in some kind of accident. Often the first question they have for me is how much it will cost to meet with me to discuss their case. I guess it shouldn't surprise me; most people don't really pay attention...