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Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC | Washington Legal Article Library

You may turn to this webpage to learn more about your injury case – from Washington State laws, to the process of receiving compensation for your injury, to safety issues that often lead to accidents. We strive to fill these articles with helpful information while avoiding overly technical legal terms, giving you the opportunity to better understand your WA accident and your legal options.

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Car Accidents:

Seattle Driving Hazards: Rain Can Make A Safe Road Treacherous
Description: Seattle gets more rain per year than any other city in America - and rainy days means wet roads. If you live in Western Washington, it is very important to know the dangers of rainy roads and how to drive when it is raining.
Washington Car Accidents & Fatigue: Driving Tired Can Be Deadly
Description: Falling asleep while behind the wheel can be deadly - and fatigued drivers are much more likely to cause a Washington car accident than alert drivers. In this article, learn how to prevent tired driving in Seattle and what to do if you become fatigued while on the road.
2008 Washington State Car Accident Statistics
Description: Every year, an average of 500 people are killed in traffic accidents across Washington State. in this library article, we cover some of the more interesting statistics from the Washington Depart of Transportation's crash statistics for 2008.
Prevent Washington Car Accidents - Don't Speed!
Description: Speeding is the cause of a surprising number of car accidents in Washington State and King County. Luckily, speeding is one of the easiest causes of car accidents to prevent. In this article, learn how you can curb your speeding habits and help make Washington roads safer for everyone.
Work Zone Safety On Washington State Roads: Be Alert!
Description: National Work Zone Awareness Week is focusing on distracted driving and road construction work zones in an attempt to reduce the number of car accidents and truck crashes that occur in work zones across Washington State. Read about how you, as a driver, can prevent road work zone car accidents and car accident injuries.

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Truck and Bus Accidents:

Driver Distraction: Trucker On-Board Computers | Washington Truck Accident Lawyers
Description: You may realize that some people on the roads are texting or using their cell phones - but did you know that truckers whizzing down the road at 65 miles per hour could be using their on-board work computers? Learn more about a trucker driving distraction that could cause truck accidents and truck accident injuries.
Common Causes of Washington State And Seattle Bus Accidents | Washington Bus Accident Lawyer
Description: As a popular form of public transportation in Seattle and other Washington cities, you should expect your bus rides to be safe. But bus accidents may be more common than you think. Distracted drivers, reckless drivers, bad city roads, and mechanical problems could all contribute to a bus accident and bus accident injuries.
Trucker Fatigue: A Major Cause Of Washington Truck Accidents
Description: Trucker fatigue can be dangerous - and even deadly. Across the country, tired truck drivers are causing truck accidents by falling asleep at the wheel, engaging in distracted driving, and veering into other vehicles. Learn more about trucker fatigue and truck accidents in Washington State.
Washington State Bus Accidents & Bus Injuries
Description: Buses are difficult to drive and difficult to maneuver - making it no surprise that Washington State records hundreds of bus accidents and bus accident injuries each year. Learn more about some of the past Washington State bus accidents and what you should do if you are injured in a bus accident.
Common Truck Accidents in Washington State
Description: Commercial truck accidents are more common and more deadly than car accidents. What are the reasons for this, and how can drivers better understand the anatomy of a truck accident?

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Motorcyle Accidents:

Washington Dirt Bike Accidents Can Cause Serious Injury – Especially For Teens
Description: Dirt bike accidents injure and kill a number of people across the country each year - many of them young boys and young men. What are the common causes of dirt bike accidents in Washington State, and how can we help prevent future dirt bike accidents and injuries? Learn more in this article.
Speed And Motorcycles: A Formula For Serious Injuries In Washington State
Description: Speeding is one of the major causes of motorcycle accidents across Washington State - a speeding bike can go out of control, miss negotiating a turn, and ultimately lead to serious motorcycle injuries and motorcycle accidents. Learn about how and why speeding is a leading cause of motorbike crashes in Washington.
Understanding The Connection Between Motorcycle Accidents And Head Injuries | Motorcycle Accident Injury Lawyers
Description: According to national motorcycle accident statistics, 50,000 people each year are injured in motorbike crashes. Many of these injuries involve head injuries and traumatic brain injuries - debilitating and life-changing medical issues that can be minimized by wearing a safety helmet.
Motorcycle Safety Accessories For Washington State Riders
Description: Because motorcycles do not protect your body like other vehicles, it is vital that you are armed with the proper dress and equipment each time you ride you motorcycle. Learn what gear you can buy to make your bike trips safer.
What Are Washington State’s Motorcycle Laws?
Description: If you are a motorcycle rider in Washington State, it is imperative that you are familiar with the bike laws. If you do not ride motorcycles but share the roads with them, it is still important for you to be familiar with the motorcycle laws in Washington for everyone's safety.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents:

Five Common Ways Pedestrian Accidents Happen In Washington State
Description: Pedestrian accidents lead to a number of serious injuries and deaths in the Seattle area each year - and many of these accidents are preventable. In this legal article, learn more about the most common types of pedestrian accidents and how they can be avoided.
Seattle Times: Danger Zones For Commuting Cyclists
Description: Biking to work in Seattle can save money, save the earth, help your health, and cut down on pollution - but there are a number of place in Seattle where bikers should be especially wary of danger and the change of a Washington cycling accident. Learn more about the specific places in Seattle where cyclists and cars should commute with extra care.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics | Washington Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Description: Who is most likely to be involved in a pedestrian accident? Where are you most likely to be hit by a car or truck? What is the most common time of the week for pedestrian accidents? How many pedestrians are kill or injured each year in the United States? Learn the answers to these questions in this article regarding pedestrian accident statistics.
Pedestrian Safety In Washington State
Description: One in ten traffic accidents involve a pedestrian -- are you aware of the best ways to prevent pedestrian accidents in Washington State? Learn what you can do to both increase pedestrian safety when you are on foot or behind the wheel.
Washington State Bicycle Crash Statistics, National Cyclist Accident Numbers
Description: Is biking more dangerous than driving? How many cyclists die on Washington State roads each year? Is it more dangerous to bike at night? Find out with these local and national biking statistics.

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Boat and Watercraft Accidents:

Washington Boating Safety: Importance of Life Vests
Description: Life jackets are called life jackets for a reason - they can be the difference between a minor boating accident injury and a boating accident fatality. Do you know the Washington State life jacket boating laws? Learn more to keep your boating adventures safe and injury-free this summer in Washington.
The Most Common Boating Accident Injuries In Washington State
Description: As you might guess, boating accident injuries are quite different from accident injuries sustained in other types of vehicles. Among the most common boating accident injuries in Washington State are lacerations, head injuries, drowning, and hypothermia.
Boat Accidents And Hypothermia | Washington Boat Accident Injury Lawyer
Description: Hypothermia is an extremely dangerous condition in which your core body temperature drops to unsafe levels - and it is a common consequence of boating accidents during cold Washington State winters. Wearing the proper boating gear, such as a wetsuit, life jacket, and waterproof layers, is key to preventing hypothermia - as is initially avoiding a capsizing incident.
What To Do If Your Boat Capsizes | Washington State Boat Accident Attorney
Description: No matter what the reason for your capsizing accident, it is vital to know what to do in the minutes and hours after your boat capsizes. In addition, learning the safety precautions to take before a capsizing incident can save you from boat accident injuries and boat accident fatalities.
Common Causes of Capsizing Boats | Preventing Boat Capsizing | Washington State Boat Accident Lawyer
Description: Most boat accident injuries and boat accident fatalities involve the water vessel capsizing and throwing the boat's occupants overboard. How does a capsizing incident take place, and what are the common reasons that a boat capsizes? Learn the most common causes of boat capsizing accidents.

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Kids Safety, Children Injuries and Accidents:

Back To School Safety Tips: Start Your Year Right
Description: School is starting up again in Washington State - and this is a great time to review safety concerns with your kids. Before they get on the bus or walk to school, talk to your children about common dangers, especially when it comes to school playgrounds, school sports, and getting to and from school.
Preventing Child Injuries: Fireworks Safety For Independence Day
Description: Fireworks can be fun - and a great way to celebrate our country's birthday. But they can also be dangerous, especially for children, and especially if parents don't know how fireworks safety. In this article, learn how to have a fun and safe fireworks experience this Fourth of July.
Lithium Button Batteries: A Growing Danger For Children
Description: The number of child fatalities from lithium button batteries is increasing quickly as the small, round batteries become more common in small products and appliances. Learn more about why these small batteries are so dangerous for Washington children and what you can do to protect your own children.
Washington Child Accidents And Injuries Skyrocket During Summer Months
Description: Summertime in Washington State are warm months of fun and activity... but unfortunately it also means a significant increase in child head injuries and other accidents. In this WA child injury article, learn about how your family can best have a safe and fun summer that is accident free.
Kid Safety: Prevent Swimming Pool Drowning Accidents
Description: Each year, hundreds of children drown in swimming pools - both in public and private settings. Do you know the steps to take to prevent your young child from being the victim of a pool accident in Washington State? In this kid safety article, learn what you can do to make trips to the pool this summer fun and safe.

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Dog Bites:

What Should You Do If An Aggressive Dog Approaches You On The Street?
Description: You are walking down the street in your neighborhood or perhaps just doing work in your yard when you see an aggressive dog walking toward you. What do you do? How should you stand? Should you make loud noises? Should you make eye contact? Find out in this article about dog bite prevention.
Dog Bites, Scarring, And Reconstructive Surgery | Bellevue Dog Bite Lawyer
Description: A number of dog bite incidents can lead to disfigurement and scarring, especially on the neck and face. These scars can result in emotional issues, self-esteem problems, and a lowered quality of life. Read more about dog bite reconstructive surgery and dog bite plastic surgery.
Dangerous Dog Breed: Pit Bulls | Seattle Dog Attack Attorney
Description: Pit bull dog attacks are more common than any other type of dog attack in Seattle. In fact, the majority of serious and fatal dog attacks involve a pit bull or a pit bull mix. Read more about this dangerous dog breed, including the controversy over whether pit bulls are dangerous due to nature or nurture.
Spotting Aggressive Dogs And Dangerous Animals | Preventing Washington Dog Bites
Description: Knowing the physical signs of an aggressive dog can significantly reduce your risk of being the victim of a dog attack or animal bite in Washington State. Learn the signs of an aggressive dog and what to do when you spot one.
What Are Washington State’s Dog Bite Laws?
Description: Each state has different dog bite laws - laws that could help or hurt your particular dog bite case. The following article outlines the main points in Washington State and what they mean to you and your situation.

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Slip and Fall:

Staircase Slip And Fall Injuries | Falling Down Stairs | Washington Slip & Fall Attorneys
Description: Many slip and fall accidents in Washington State occur on stairs, stairwells, and steps. Learn more about examples of staircase slip and fall accidents, as well as common injuries associated with stairway slip and falls.
Winter Slip And Fall Safety Tips For Washington State
Description: Slip and fall accidents increase in the winter months - when snow and ice may be on the ground and when melted ice or rain in entryways can cause accidents. Follow the tips below to have a safe and injury-free winter season.
Slip and Fall Prevention Tips
Description: Although some slip and fall accidents aren't preventable, you and your family can take a few measures against trip and fall injuries, both at home and in the workplace.
Slip and Fall Statistics
Description: You may be surprised to learn how common serious slip and fall accidents are in the United States. You may be even more surprised to find how much the average slip and fall accident costs the victim.

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Insurance Coverage Disputes & Bad Faith Claims:

Who Decides What Confusing Or Vaguely Written Insurance Policies Mean?
Description: You probably have car insurance, life insurance, home insurance, flood insurance, etc. - but have you ever sat down to read and review your policies? Insurance policies can be dense, vague, and even confusing. Make sure you know what to do when determining the exact meaning of a segment of your policy.
Recent bad faith Supreme Court of the State of Washington opinion "St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Onvia, Inc."
Description: The Court held that there is a cause of action for bad faith claims-handling in a third-party context, which is not dependent on whether the insurer has breached its duty to defend, settle, or indemnify. The Court further held that under the certified facts of this case, Coventry controls the question of harm and remedy; RMS must show actual harm and may recover only for its proven damages. Finally, we hold that the CPA recognizes a claim for violation of claims-handling regulations that does not depend on a finding of bad faith or the existence of a duty to settle, indemnify, or defend.
Insurance Company Tricks of the Trade
Description: How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse legitimate claims to maximize their bottom lines.
The Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America
Description: How insurance companies raise premiums, deny claims, and refuse insurance to those who need it most.

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Wrongful Death:

Funeral Homes, Funeral Services in Bellevue, WA
Description: The accidental or unintentional death of a person caused by another party may result in a "wrongful death" claim.

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