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Essential Steps to Take After a Distracted Driving Accident
According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, roughly 30% of crash fatalities across the state are due to distracted drivers. Even though the numbers are alarming, motorists in Washington continue to engage in negligent behaviors by ignoring the road. Distracted driving puts drivers and pedestrians at risk, and the consequences can be deadly. Should you…
Read MoreWhat Is Liquor Liability Exclusion?
Any business that serves or sells alcoholic beverages has certain public safety responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is to ensure that customers are safe. When a customer is over-served alcohol, this puts other parties at risk of injury. Business owners purchase liquor liability insurance to protect themselves against losses or damages that may arise from…
Read More4 Common Mistakes to Avoid Following a Bus Accident
If you’ve been injured in a bus accident, you are likely traumatized and potentially in severe pain. You might be confused who to deal with when it involves public transport. It can be difficult, both emotionally and legally, to understand where to turn after a traumatic accident. The first steps you should take are to…
Read MoreWhat Are the Main Types of Distracted Driving?
One of the main causes of serious car and truck accidents on the roads and highways of Washington State is distracted driving. Driving cars and trucks, especially on highways where they can go 65 to 85 mph, can be a dangerous activity. Most vehicles weigh thousands of pounds. All it takes is one second of…
Read MoreBoating Accidents in Washington: 6 Common Causes
Now that summer and warm weather will soon arrive, there will be tens of thousands of boaters out on the waters of Washington State. Going out on a boat for the weekend is supposed to be a great time to spend with friends and family. But just like driving a car, driving a boat comes…
Read MoreFour Pedestrian Laws Every Washington Resident Should Know
If the day is bright and clear, no one will blame you for walking to your destination instead of taking the car. But before you lace up your sneakers, remember that pedestrians are vulnerable to distracted drivers and other unsafe conditions. In fact, between 6,000 and 8,000 pedestrians die in traffic accidents across the U.S.…
Read MoreSteps to Take If Your Motorcycle Accident Was Caused by a Drunk Driver
All accidents are unsettling, but an accident caused by a drunk driver can be especially so. If you’re not sure how to act after your motorcycle is hit by a drunk driver, take the steps outlined in this article. The events leading up to your accident were out of your control. But what happens next…
Read MoreSelf-Driving Vehicles: What to Expect for the Future of Injury Claims and Auto Accidents
The possibility of self-driving vehicles is quickly becoming a reality. Many U.S. companies are competing in the marketplace to provide autonomous vehicles. With the growing popularity of self-driving cars, traffic collisions involving these vehicles will inevitably increase. This raises interesting questions about legal claims following these car accidents. How will self-driving vehicles affect injury claims…
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