Left-Turn Accidents: Understanding Washington’s Right-of-Way Law
Washington’s left-turn statute does not automatically decide civil fault, but courts generally place the primary duty to yield on the turning driver. A favored driver’s speed alone may not establish liability, but evidence that the favored driver could have avoided the crash, or otherwise failed to use reasonable care, can still matter. You waited in...
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Washington's right-of-way rules govern highways, so no statute tells you who had the right of way in a parking aisle. The negligent driving statute and the duty to stop, identify yourself, and render aid do reach private property. The driver who failed to use reasonable care is at fault. In a parking lot that question...
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What are Seat Belt Injuries and Its Types?
Following a car accident, claimants frequently seek compensation for injuries caused by seat belts. These injuries, which come from protective gear designed to limit injury, can vary widely in terms of shape and severity. It is vital for everyone involved to understand the settlement procedure. Compensation often covers income loss, hospital expenses, suffering and pain,...
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10 Effects Of Road Accidents
As car accident attorneys, we know all too well that the effects of a car accident linger long after the accident has happened. It has a devastating effect on the victims, their lives, and their family members. Car Accident Related Statistics A study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals some shocking road accident...
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Difference Between a Truck Accident and a Car Accident
There are some distinctions between car vs truck accidents, including the extent of the victim's injuries and the number of persons involved. When bringing a lawsuit or making a personal injury claim, these variations can be important. The kind of vehicle involved can also be a significant factor in establishing who is responsible for someone...
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How Do Vehicles Roll Over
A car rollover accident occurs when a vehicle rolls over onto its side or roof. Sharp bends, high speeds, overloading, and vehicle design errors can all contribute to this. Rollovers are more likely with higher, narrower vehicles like SUVs and trucks, and they can cause serious injuries or even death. Driving at reasonable speeds, avoiding...
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What Happens if Someone Hit my Parked Car?
One out of every five auto accidents takes place in a garage or parking lot. Parking lots are the scene of about 50,000 crashes annually, many of which result in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries. Pedestrians account for about 40% of the fatalities in parking lot collisions. The most vulnerable groups to death...
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How to Get a Police Report for a Car Accident
Getting a police report following a car accident is a very important step, irrespective of if the incident is a slight fender bender or quite a major collision. Understanding what makes up car accident police reports, when and how to get one – as well as how a police report may be utilized during a...
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How to Prove You Are Not At Fault in a Car Accident
After a car accident, insurers try to figure out which driver was at fault. This may affect the amount of the insurance claim payout or denial of a claim. At times fault can be difficult to prove. Each state deems and attributes fault in a car crash differently, in particular when it comes to property...
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What Happens if you Crash a Leased Car
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...
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Is it Illegal to Use an Expired Car Seat
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....
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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...
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