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School buses deserve your full attention
Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on July 21, 2019
The end of summer is an exciting time of year, as parents send their kids back to school. But along with the excitement of purchasing new clothes, the possibility of making new friends and worrying about inevitable scheduling changes, you might feel a little stressed out about how the school year will go. Mornings...
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Medical errors the nation’s third-most-common cause of death
Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on July 17, 2019
When you feel unwell and are not sure why, you probably schedule a visit with your Washington doctor so he or she can determine the problem and tell you how you can fix it. Regrettably, though, today’s doctors and physicians are not immune to making mistakes, and there are numerous areas in which they...
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What’s a few more seconds worth?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 16, 2019
Have you ever noticed how hurried drivers are? Not you, but others…right? Chances are, you know exactly how it is. You hit snooze too many times, grab your coffee and rush out the door, only to find I-5 at a standstill. You probably get upset about how nobody can drive or wonder why people...
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Lack of bike lanes increasing risk for cyclists
Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 11, 2019
Many cyclists across the city protested the redesigning of Seattle’s 35th Avenue NE. They claim that the new design only leaves cyclists more vulnerable to serious bike accidents in Seattle. And it seems those concerns are valid, especially after recent accidents that left a bicyclist seriously injured and a motorcyclist dead. The Seattle Department...
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Make sure your child’s helmet is safe this summer
Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 9, 2019
Most bicyclists are aware that they face serious risk in the event of a collision with a much larger vehicle. And that risk only increases if they do not wear a proper helmet to prevent a serious head injury. However, some recent reports regarding bicycle helmets reveal not only how important it is to...
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Jump parks are designed for your children’s safety…right?
Posted in Firm News, Injuries on July 8, 2019
Within the past decade, trampoline parks have gained popularity throughout the United States. The indoor play areas provide an opportunity for your children’s supervised physical activity outside of an organized sports program. However, while countless parents across the nation allow their kids to use jump time to burn off energy, or choose to bring...
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Be careful about insurance company offers
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 5, 2019
An insurance company is likely to pay for your hospital bills and other expenses after you become injured in Washington. Does that mean that these companies are on your side? Unfortunately, they might not be acting in your best interest. If you believe that an insurer is looking out for you, this may lead...
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Would you rather kiss or drive? You can’t do both!
Posted in Firm News on July 1, 2019
Albert Einstein allegedly said: “Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.” Many women may have gotten lost in one of your kisses over the years. Even so, you might seem more attractive if you are both a good kisser and...
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How effective are traffic calming measures?
Posted in Distracted Driving, Firm News on July 1, 2019
Many people hear about ways that drivers can help improve road safety by keeping their attention on the road and driving defensively. However, cities try to help enhance safety by adjusting the physical design of the road as well. Recently, Seattle has adopted many of these strategies–called traffic calming–to help keep our roads safer....
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How much is an average Seattle car crash settlement?
Posted in Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents on June 27, 2019
How much your car crash case settlement or judgement would be worth in Seattle would depend on a number of different factors. There is no specific figure that suits every case. The point of the personal injury law system is to make you whole, and the responsible parties should pay you until that happens. Some of...
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