Recent Blog Posts
Marijuana and Impaired Drivers – Car Accidents in Washington
Marijuana is now legal in Washington and can be purchased by anyone over the age of 21. This includes recreational marijuana in addition to medicinal pot that can only be purchased after obtaining a prescription from a doctor and a card. Whether you agree with legalization or not, the availability of marijuana has certainly… Read More »
Fatalities in Car Accidents – Wrongful Death Claims
The most tragic car accident claims that we handle involve persons who pass away in the accident. Many times roll over accidents or large collisions with large trucks result in fatalities on Washington highways and roads, often due to someone else’s negligence. If a family member is killed in an accident, the victim is… Read More »
Injured While Driving for Uber?
Uber has exploded in the Seattle area and throughout other parts of Washington including Tacoma, Olympia and Bellevue. As an Uber driver, you spend more time on the road than most drivers and are putting yourself at risk each time you pick up passengers. You are susceptible to injuries caused by other drivers who… Read More »
Bicyclist killed by streetcar tracks – potential liability for city of Seattle?
A local Seattle woman died due to injuries she sustained when she crashed while biking across the streetcar tracks on Yesler Way. According to the KOMO article, the cyclist was riding eastbound on Yesler and crashed when she crossed the streetcar tracks near 13th Avenue. Family members cited in the article indicated that the… Read More »
Cities Making Bicyclists Safer – Ideas from Other Cities
Biking.com reported on 8 different cities that are undertaking projects and programs to make cycling safer in the metropolitan areas. Included in the article were cities such as Portland, Chicago and Philadelphia – all cities that have active and robust cycling communities. Citied in the article is a study that found that bicycling safety… Read More »
Daycare Investigation After Child Dies
Representing Children Injured at Daycares The police are currently investigating the death of a 2-year old child at a daycare in Bothell, just north of Seattle. The child apparently was dropped off at the daycare and later died after staff at the daycare reported the child having difficulty breathing. It is presently unknown how… Read More »
Bicyclist Killed In Hit-and-Run Accident
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a driver who fled the accident scene. According to the reports, a red truck struck the bicyclist from behind as the bicyclist and truck traveled on a highway near the Chelan Airport. The police later found the red truck abandoned in a field. Hopefully the police will… Read More »
Truck Accident Closes Interstate Near Seattle
A truck accident in Bothell resulted in Interstate 405 being closed for several hours. A tractor trailer driver died after rolling his truck at the junction of Highway 522 and Interstate 405. The accident resulted in the cab of the truck falling off the side of the highway. Large trucks are often the cause… Read More »
Unmarked Crosswalks: Every Intersection Could be a Crosswalk
Seattle might be one of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world. Our pedestrians are notorious for refusing to jaywalk, even when the road is clear. While some people travelling here or moving from out-of-state may find this odd, be aware that the Seattle Police are also known to hand out citations and… Read More »
Watch Out for Bicyclists – Recent Capital Accident Likely Due to Inattention
Its summertime and a lot of people are out on their bikes enjoying the nice weather. Even when the weather is terrible, Seattle and the Puget Sound region has an abundance of bicyclists who use our roads and highways for commuting and exercise. If you are driving, the law requires you to keep a… Read More »