What is Considered a Commercial Vehicle

Posted on February 3, 2023

Most people picture 18-wheeler trucks that weigh tens of thousands of pounds and result in devastating damage in an accident when they wonder what is considered a commercial vehicle.In truck accident law, as well as automobile accident law, where a passenger vehicle is involved. The question of whether or not a vehicle is designated a...

What are the Elements of Wrongful Death Claim

Posted on January 12, 2023

Grief associated with losing a family member or friend is among the most difficult experiences in life. It is particularly hard when the death is sudden, as can happen in a road crash or medical emergency. After a wrongful death, it is normal also to feel shocked, disbelief, and devastation. It can be difficult to...

Steps to Take When Involved in a Semi Truck Crash

Posted on December 24, 2022

It is a common fact that Commercial Truck crashes typically lead to more serious injuries than accidents caused by passenger or common vehicles. Generally, there are about 500,000 trucking accidents per year on the United States roadways. What is little known by the general public is that the operators of commercial vehicles, motor carriers, have...

How do many Motorcycle Crashes Happen

Posted on December 24, 2022

If you talk with any avid motorcycle rider, they will share that motorcycle riding is fun and exciting. They will describe the wind in your hair, the open road, and the adrenaline that comes with the thrill of the adventure. While there is no doubt that there is a sense of adventure and freedom that...

Things You Should Know About Tanker Truck Accidents

Posted on December 15, 2022

Tanker truck accidents happen on a daily basis. Unlike your standard truck accident, tanker trucks transport a wide range of goods. Tankers carry everything from consumables to explosive substances and these are the things you should know about tanker truck accidents.Tanker truck accidents can cause a huge amount of property damage, extensive injuries, and even...

What Happens if you Crash a Leased Car

Posted on December 15, 2022

Leasing is the most cost-effective and hassle-free method to obtain a new vehicle and is a widely used service among consumers. Let’s look at what leasing a vehicle means and what should happen if you were to crash a leased car. What is a Leased Vehicle? Leasing a vehicle is a common form of vehicle...

Is it Illegal to Use an Expired Car Seat

Posted on December 15, 2022

Keeping your child safe when they are riding in a car is one of your most critical parental duties. As long as it is suitable for their age, weight, and height, children 12 years of age and less must always be properly restrained in the backseat in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt....

Pedestrian Fatalities

Posted on November 30, 2022

In the last month, seven pedestrians have been fatally injured by motorists in separate crashes in Seattle. Two of the individuals, a 61-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, were crossing intersections when they were hit by cars. A 53-year-old man was struck by a Metro bus after the driver failed to see him.These seven fatalities...

Does TBI Count as a Disability?

Posted on November 10, 2022

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as damage to your brain caused by a blow to the head, a quick head movement, or even penetration into your skull or brain tissue. This kind of injury, severe or mild, will obviously have some detrimental effects on your health and quality of life, but qualifying criteria...

What to do if you Hit a Parked Car

Posted on November 10, 2022

Car accidents can happen anywhere, including within a parking lot or anywhere where a parked car may be present. Many hit-and-run car accidents involve a parked car. Even though this may have consisted of an individual reversing into a parked car, with no witnesses or evidence of damage, it is important to note that in...

Seat Belt Laws and Enhanced Safety Enforcement

Posted on October 28, 2022

Seat belts are arguably the most protective safety measure a person can take to avoid serious injury or death when involved in a motor vehicle crash. The simple use of a safety restraint cuts the risk of death and significant injury for drivers and other front-seat passengers by nearly 50%, and rear-seat occupants by upwards...

Roadway Safety – Semi-Truck Accidents

Posted on October 6, 2022

Highways across the U.S. are filled with semi-trucks moving trillions of dollars in freight and goods every year. In Washington State, these large trucks transport freight ranging from aircraft, space, and ship equipment to fish, wheat, and apples. The state’s most valuable exports are carried by semi-trucks on interstates that share the road with the...