In Seattle, sunshine + construction = pedestrian danger
This time of year is beautiful in Seattle. Warm weather and clear skies mean more pedestrians, as Seattleites hit the streets for fresh air and exercise. Meanwhile, Seattle is in the midst of a big construction boom. You don’t have to walk far to see a new apartment building going up, or one of the...
In Seattle, sunshine + construction = pedestrian danger Continue reading…Spotting Signs of Elder Abuse
It is important for families with members in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to learn more about elder abuse and how to prevent it. A good online resource is the website of the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). The site offers resources and information for those researching topics on elder abuse, neglect, and...
Spotting Signs of Elder Abuse Continue reading…Introducing Coluccio Law
Welcome to Coluccio Law Blog! This blog will feature client stories, community health and safety information, case results, and anything else we find interesting. About Me On January 1st, 2014, I started my own law firm with the goal of continuing to make a real, positive change for each client – and in our community....
Introducing Coluccio Law Continue reading…Make Sure You Are Properly Insured
All too often, I am seeing folks involved in motor vehicle collisions not properly insured. This goes for those who have caused a crash or those that are injured by someone causing a crash. If you cause a crash and are not properly insured, you may expose your personal assets, including your home and any other real...
Make Sure You Are Properly Insured Continue reading…Be Safe in Washington
The summer months are upon us. Travel upon our highways will increase as families travel to visit relatives or go on vacations to campgrounds, historic sites or other fun locations. With summer highway travel safety is a major concern and must to the focus of both the driver, as well as, passengers. Don’t be distracted...
Be Safe in Washington Continue reading…Top Washington Truck Accident Attorneys
I am happy to be recognized as one of Washington State’s top Truck Accident Attorneys. I am on the National Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. This organization is made up of committed lawyers who have joined together to help eliminate unsafe and illegal interstate trucking practices. It is through...
Top Washington Truck Accident Attorneys Continue reading…Truck Drivers with Care
Today with snow all over the roadways here in the Pacific Northwest, roadway travel was limited. Those that had to go out faced conditions of icy roads, continuous snow flakes or ice rain and side roads that were difficult to navigate. Out there, crazy drivers went too fast, followed too close and tried to go...
Truck Drivers with Care Continue reading…Slow Down
The Pacific Northwest is blanketed in snow which is expected to remain on the roadways for the next 36 hours. It is especially important to slow down as you drive on the roadways. Truck drivers need to pay particular attention to safety and defensive driving. Truck drivers need to slow down, leave enough room between...
Slow Down Continue reading…Sleepy Truck Drivers
Federal Regulations require that no truck driver shall operate a vehicle while the driver’s ability is impaired or is likely to become impaired through fatigue. This means that a driver whose ability to safely operate his truck is impaired because he is tired or his ability is likely to become impaired because he is tired shall...
Sleepy Truck Drivers Continue reading…New FMCSA Rules for Truck Drivers Hours-of-Service
The U.S. Department of Transportation has taken new action to address driver fatigue and to make sure that truck drivers get the rest they need to operate safely when on our public roadways. The new rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reduces by 12 hours the maximum number of hours a truck...
New FMCSA Rules for Truck Drivers Hours-of-Service Continue reading…Washington Truck crashes
Over the past month, there have been several truck crashes in the Pacific Northwest. They include a semi truck that careened into several construction trucks parked along the shoulder of I-5. Another, involved a tanker truck that overturned on SR 405 in Bellevue. Yet another, involved a semi that went off the road, hit several...
Washington Truck crashes Continue reading…Cell phone use banned by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in conjunction with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued a final rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles. The final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or...
Cell phone use banned by FMCSA Continue reading…