With a few weeks of the fall season remaining, motorcycle riders may be taking advantage of the beautiful scenery Seattle has to offer. There are several conditions that can cause motorcycle riders to be injured in an accident, however. They may include the weather,...
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Report: Seattle’s traffic accident fatalities are increasing
If there are fewer people on the road, both in vehicles as well as on foot, it makes sense that there would be fewer traffic fatalities as well. Surprisingly, that does not seem to be the case in Seattle. Over the last two years, more people have been home, so traffic...
Catastrophic secondary injury in truck accidents
When highway truck collisions occur in Washington, it rarely ends well for the smaller vehicle. The severity of accidents involving large commercial vehicles has a lot to do with their massive size compared to a passenger car. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to...
How to receive compensation after a crash with uninsured driver
Being able to drive is vital for many people living in the Seattle area. People rely on their vehicles to drive to work, to school, to the grocery store, to see friends or family, drive children to activities and many other reasons. There are also many people who...
Car crash on the I-5 in Federal Way creates six-mile traffic jam
Car accidents occur everyday around here, including in our neighbourhoods, back roads and, of course, on our highways. Indeed, one recent car crash on Interstate 5 in Federal Way created a six-mile traffic jam. The car crash I-5 has seen its share of traffic issues,...
What do I do after a car accident?
One of the scariest aspects of car accidents is that, given enough time, everyone will be involved in one. Simply put, no matter how safe we drive, we cannot control the negligence of another, which means being in a car accident is inevitable. But, if one is prepared,...
Tour bus accidents and liability
Whether a resident or a tourist, large groups of individuals travel on tour buses throughout Seattle each year. While this is considered a safe and effective way to transport large numbers of people to tourist destinations, they do not come without risks or dangers....
Why are motorcycles so hard for drivers to see?
Seattle roads and highways can be notoriously congested during commute and rush hours. Drivers may have their attention drawn in many directions as they navigate their routes, avoid accidents, and change speeds to keep up with traffic. Unfortunately, some drivers fail...
Starting points for building your personal injury case
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another, then you probably want to find accountability and recover compensation for your damages. While the evidence may seem clear cut, personal injury cases that seek to give you the outcome you...
Advent of wet weather increases risk of traffic accidents
Anyone who has lived in Seattle for more than a few years knows that the middle of September brings increasingly wet weather, and with the wet weather comes an increase in traffic accidents. Traffic officials in the Puget Sound area are sounding alarms about the...