Is the Washington State minimum car insurance enough?

Posted on June 17, 2021

The current Washington State minimum car insurance policy drivers are allowed to carry only provides $25,000 in liability coverage. Most states require car owners to pay for some amount of car insurance. While it varies depending on where you live and how much you drive, the average driver in the U.S. is involved in 4...

The Causes of Motorcycle Crashes

Posted on June 15, 2021

Motorcycle riding is a favorite pastime and a mode of transportation for many Americans, but even though it can be fun, it can also be very dangerous. A clear day and open roads, in Washington, may be very tempting for motorcycle riders and may seem safe, but there are still chances of a crash happening...

The first Pedestrian Fatality report for 2020 is out – and it is not good

Posted on May 28, 2021

On May 20, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released the preliminary pedestrian fatality data for 2020. Here's what stands out in the initial report. GHSA is projecting 6,721 pedestrian deaths in 2020, compared to 6,412 fatalities in 2019. That's a nearly 5% increase. The increase in the fatality rate isn't just significant: it is...

3 big reasons there are so many car crashes on Aurora Avenue in Seattle

Posted on May 25, 2021

Dangerous and even fatal crashes on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle are far too common. The road is usually at the top of the list of roads with the highest number of crashes in the city. We are a personal injury law firm, not engineers or city planners—but we have seen too many cases, and...

Using your PIP insurance after a crash: 5 things you need to know

Posted on May 18, 2021

What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)? In the aftermath of a car accident, navigating medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial burdens can be overwhelming. Personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, available in 12 states and Puerto Rico, can alleviate these concerns by covering these costs, ensuring your well-being is prioritized. PIP can also cover funeral...

Why don’t we talk more about car accident trauma?

Posted on May 6, 2021

This week, a former traffic reporter shared his experiences about his own "two terrifying car accidents." In the first, he struck a pedestrian on the highway; in the second, he swerved to avoid a merging vehicle and struck an oncoming truck. Neither collision was fatal, but the second crash left him with two broken legs,...

Trucking company tells drivers: Don’t stop when you’re tired …

Posted on July 6, 2016

This meme was posted on the Facebook page for a Texas trucking company, Stevens Transport, last week. Is this the message that trucking companies send to tired truck drivers? Don't comply with federal laws. Don't concern yourself with anyone's safety. Due to the controversy—many truck drivers joined safety advocates in expressing concern—the company pulled the...

Celebrity injured in truck crash shows why we need trucker sleep laws

Posted on August 4, 2014

Many truck drivers operate on our highways after long hours behind the wheel without proper rest and sleep. This fact came to the forefront when the popular comedian, Tracy Morgan, was seriously injured in a crash with an 18-wheel tractor-trailer. Walmart employed the driver of the tractor-trailer. It was reported that he had been awake...