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Learn about Washington State cell phone and texting laws from a Washington Car Accident Attorney
Description: Learn more about Washington State's cell phone and texting laws. Is talking on your cell phone while driving a primary offense? Is using a hand-held device while driving against the law in Washington? Can teens use cellphones while driving?
Quick Tips To Minimize Car Accident Injuries | Washington State Car Accident Attorney
Description: Although some car accidents cannot be prevented no matter how many precautions you take, car accident injuries can be minimized with just a few minutes of your time. What could be a deadly rollover accident can be turned into an accident in which all passengers survive - what could have lead to a serious head injury can be turned into an accident in which only minor injuries are sustained.
Roadway Design And Car Accidents: A Deadly Combination | Seattle Car Accident Lawyer
Description: Poor roadway design, including the lack of signage, faded lines, road obstacles, confusing intersections, and lack of safety measures, is the cause of far too many car accidents and motorcycle accidents in Washington State. While driver error is sometimes the cause of serious car accidents, sometimes the accident could have been prevented if only the state's roadways were safer to drive on.
Car Accidents And Head Injuries | Traumatic Brain Injuries & Car Wrecks | Washington Car Accident Lawyer
Description: Brain and head injuries can range from a mild concussion to severe and deadly head trauma - but the fact is that car accidents are a leading cause of all kinds of brain and head injuries. Learn more about how brain injuries are caused during car accidents and what kind of symptoms and medical treatments are associated with traumatic brain injuries.
Seattle Car Accidents | Seattle Washington Car Wreck
Description: Seattle, Washington is home of Interstate 5, Interstate 95, and Interstate 405 - and to tens of thousands of car accidents and car accident injuries. learn more about Seattle car wrecks, Seattle pedestrian accidents, Seattle cyclist accidents, and Seattle truck accidents.

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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:

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.
Effectiveness of Antilock Braking Systems in Reducing Fatal Motorcycle Crashes [PDF]
Description: The effect of antilock braking systems (ABS) on motorcyclist fatal crash risk in 2005-06 was studied by comparing fatal crash rates per registrations of motorcycles with and without ABS. Study motorcycles included those for which ABS was optional equipment and could be identified as present by the model name. Fatal motorcycle crashes per 10,000 registered vehicle years were 38 percent lower for ABS models than for their non-ABS versions.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents:

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.
Can You Be Arrested For Biking Under The Influence In Washington State?
Description: Do you know the laws surrounding riding a bicycle while drinking? While there are no official DUI laws for cyclists, riding a bike while intoxicated can still be dangerous and even deadly.
What Are Washington State’s Bicycle Laws?
Description: Are you familiar with the bicycle laws in Washington State, as well as your local city and county bike laws? Know the rules of the road and increase your cycling safety.

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Boat and Watercraft Accidents:

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.
Boat Accidents And Speeding | Washington Boat Accident Attorneys
Description: A weekend on a Washington State Lake on your boat can be a fun activity for all involved - but speeding in your boat or racing irresponsibly can lead to serious boat accidents and boat accident injuries. Learn more about the dangers of speeding in your motorboat, speedboat, or cigar boat.
Boater Fatigue And Washington Boat Accidents
Description: Boating under the influence slows your reaction times, impairs your judgment, and increases your chances of a boating accident. But did you know that boating fatigue can cause the exact same things? Learn more about boater's fatigue, why it happens, and how it can make your day on the water more dangerous.

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Kids Safety, Children Injuries and Accidents:

Washington Parents: Learn How Serious Head Injuries Can Affect Your Children
Description: Children are more likely to suffer a serious head injury than adults - and their traumatic brain injuries are often more serious than adult cases of TBI. Learn about the common causes of head injuries in Washington State children and how child head injuries can be more serious than similar adult injuries.
Is Your Child’s Crib, Baby Hammock, Or Bassinet Safe? | Seattle Child Injury Lawyer
Description: Many parents understand the dangers of child sports injuries or car injures - but have you considered that the place where your child sleeps could be dangerous. After a number of infant suffocation deaths, three different types of crib and bassinet have been recalled in the last month. Learn more about defective infant cribs.
Kid Safety: Children And Pedestrian Accidents
Description: Children are prone to pedestrian accidents - they are harder to see, they tend to dash out into the street, and they do not always understand the rules of the road. Learn how to teach your child about pedestrian safety and present a child accident or child injury.
Car Seat Safety For Washington State Infants, Toddlers, And Kids
Description: In the event of a car accident, it is imperative that your child is secured correctly in a federally approved car seat. Do you know the correct type of car seat for your children?
Playground Accidents In Washington State
Description: Playground are wonderful opportunities for children to interact, have fun, and be active. But unsafe equipment, a lack of supervision, or inappropriate playing could lead to serious injury. Know how to prevent playground accidents and injury.

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Dog Bites:

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.
Emotional Trauma As A Result Of A Dog Attack
Description: Everyone knows that dog bites hurt. But the less visible scars of dog attacks can last for years or even a lifetime. Especially considering that half of all dog bite victims in Washington State are children, it is important to remember the emotional trauma that is paired with every dog attack.

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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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Go-cart accidents may cause serious injuries or death for children, Washington attorney in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Go-kart injury
Description: Study shows that go-cart accidents may cause serious injuries to children requiring overnight stays in a hospital.

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Tacoma, WA 98409
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