Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it also increases the risk of pedestrian injuries. As the father of a 6-year-old, I am very aware of the safety issues around Halloween, and I wanted to share a few tips with you: 1. If you can, find an area designated for...
Fatal pedestrian accidents in Washington
Seattle streets are busy places. On any given street, people can find cars, trucks, bicyclists and other pedestrians. All of these people need to work together in order for everyone to make it to their destinations safely. However, sometimes motor vehicle drivers are...
Washington pedestrian hit by a car. Do I have a case even if I was jaywalking?
Everyone knows that jaywalking is illegal, but many people do it anyway. Jaywalking is crossing the street at a time or location which is against the law. It could be crossing a street mid-block. It could be crossing at a crosswalk against the light. Many people,...
Posting on social media can ruin your Washington personal injury claim
If you're like me, you love social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Foursquare, Google Plus. You name it and I've probably posted there in the last twenty-four hours. Social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends, engage in community or political...
Hit by driver high on marijuana – Do I have a case?
Recreational marijuana may be legal in Washington, but driving under the influence is still illegal. Even if a driver is below the legal limit, being high could impair a driver's judgment resulting in an accident. In June, 2014, Caleb Floyd of Bellevue smoked...
What is pain and suffering? Part 3 – Damages for injuries to a loved one
Non-economic or "general" damages are most commonly referred to as "pain and suffering," but the concept includes so much more. It includes physical pain and emotional pain, both in the past and future. It includes disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of...
Understand your options when a school bus accident occurs
For most Seattle children the school year is in full swing. Each morning children across the city leave their homes to board a school bus. While on these buses, the children and their parents trust that the driver is acting as safely as possible to get them to school...
Let’s help those affected by brain injury
Some of the most devastating injuries we see are brain injuries. Even "mild" brain injuries can completely disrupt a person's life, making even the most simple task seem impossible. And because brain injuries aren't apparent to the casual observer, many of our clients...
What is pain and suffering? Part 2 – Disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
Non-economic or "general" damages are most commonly referred to as "pain and suffering," but the concept includes so much more. It includes physical pain and emotional pain, both in the past and future. It includes disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of...
What is pain and suffering? Part 1 – Physical pain and mental anguish
Non-economic or "general" damages are most commonly referred to as "pain and suffering," but the concept includes so much more. It includes physical pain and emotional pain, both in the past and future. It includes disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of...
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