FAQ: “Can a passenger sue a driver after an accident?”
If you're looking for an answer to the question "Can a passenger sue a driver after an accident?," there are a a two things you should know right away. One: know that every accident* is a little different, and the circumstances of your situation may change the answer to this question. Two: Yes. The law...
FAQ: “Can a passenger sue a driver after an accident?” Continue reading…Final report on fatal truck crash names medical safety issues
The National Transportation Safety Board released their final report on a 2018 fatal truck crash involving 3 semi-trucks and 4 passenger vehicles. The final report finds identifies issues from the NTSB's most wanted safety improvements list* as factors. The fatal truck crash On March 1, 2018, a commercial semi-truck driver merging into Interstate 290 in...
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Why Have Pedestrian Deaths Been Rising in the US?
Walking on America’s streets has never been more dangerous. Whether you are walking through downtown Seattle or strolling through a residential neighborhood, there is always the chance that a crash could occur due to one party’s neglect or carelessness. There have been a record number of pedestrian deaths in the United States in the last...
Why Have Pedestrian Deaths Been Rising in the US? Continue reading…The road trip car safety checklist for 2020
Here's how a road trip car safety checklist can help keep you safe while traveling in 2020. One of the affects of COVID-19 has been a big decrease in air travel (TSA reported a 96% drop in April), and what looks like a corresponding increase in car travel. As families drive to campsites and parks...
The road trip car safety checklist for 2020 Continue reading…Rate of fatal crashes skyrocketed during coronavirus shutdowns
It looks like the rate of fatal crashes spiked in many cities during coronavirus shutdowns, despite the significant decrease in traffic. Reuters reported statistics from fatal crashes across a number of sampled cities from April 2020, compared to April 2019: New York City: 167%; Boston: 65%; Chicago: 292%; Madrid, Spain: 470%. Across the U.S., there...
Rate of fatal crashes skyrocketed during coronavirus shutdowns Continue reading…FAQ: “How are car accident settlements calculated?”
If you're looking for an answer to the question "how are car accident settlements calculated?," there are 2 things you need to know right away. One: there is no single identifiable formula for how car accident* settlements are calculated. It depends on a lot of factors, including: Who was injured, and how badly; How those...
FAQ: “How are car accident settlements calculated?” Continue reading…The hard questions about wrongful death settlements in Washington State
Death is hard for people to talk about. It's even harder when the death was traumatic and unexpected. Over the years, we have talked with a lot of folks about how wrongful death claims and settlements work—sometimes, it is easier to read about it than to hear a lawyer talk about it. What does wrongful...
The hard questions about wrongful death settlements in Washington State Continue reading…$26 Million Jury Verdict Upheld in Landmark Road Rage Truck Crash Case
The road rage truck crash that killed Sara Allison and seriously injured her husband was shocking, even for seasoned veterans of trucking law. It was a head-on collision with a semi-truck driver who had been trying to pass a motor home. Ms. Allison tried to avoid the oncoming semi-truck by swerving into a ditch. In...
$26 Million Jury Verdict Upheld in Landmark Road Rage Truck Crash Case Continue reading…Huge multi-vehicle semi-truck collision in eastern Washington brush fire
Every driver has a basic duty to respond to a road hazard on a public road or highway. Professional drivers are held to an even higher standard. A truck driver who fails to take necessary and appropriate action can cause a lot of pain and damage. That is what happened to Constance, a client of...
Huge multi-vehicle semi-truck collision in eastern Washington brush fire Continue reading…What you need to know about Washington State Crosswalk Law
One of the few bright spots in the COVID-19 pandemic: a decrease in motor vehicle traffic. As more people explored their cities and towns on foot, they may have noticed that our streets are primarily designed for cars—not for people. The real solution to that problem lies in city planning. As a lawyer, I can...
What you need to know about Washington State Crosswalk Law Continue reading…Trucking Law: Jurisdiction and Venue Can Enhance Case Value
Attorney Kevin Coluccio was published in the Winter/Spring 2020 edition of the Journal of Trucking Litigation. Below is the transcript of the full article, with minor changes for accurate digital representation. See the PDF: Trucking Law: Jurisdiction and Venue Can Enhance Case Value. Good lawyers know the importance of choosing a forum that best serves...
Trucking Law: Jurisdiction and Venue Can Enhance Case Value Continue reading…Semi crash in Washington dust storm is not an accident
On Monday, April 27, a semi-truck crashed into cars in a Washington dust storm along State Route 26. Spokane news outlet KXLY reported that a section of the highway was closed due to a semi crash "from poor visibility and blowing dust." It is tempting to think of a crash like this as a mere...
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