What is Distracted Driving?
What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is engaging in another activity while driving a motor vehicle. It can be texting, talking on the phone, eating, adjusting the radio or air conditioning, playing video games, watching movies, putting on make-up, fixing your hair, or any of the other surprising tasks drivers try to complete while driving…
Whose Fault is a Parking Lot Back-Up Collision?
Whose fault is a parking lot back-up collision? It’s a well-known fact that car crash accidents happen every day on the roads of Washington State and across America. What many drivers do not realize is that not all auto accidents happen on the road. Yes, tens of thousands of accidents occur each year in parking…
What Information Needs to be Exchanged after an Auto Accident?
What information needs to be exchanged after an auto accident? The course of a typical day can be shattered by an auto accident. Whether you were on your way to work or simply running errands, the shocking impact of being struck by another vehicle can ruin your day, month, and even year. But it does…
Delayed Injury Symptoms to Be Aware of after an Auto Accident
What delayed injury symptoms should you be aware of after an auto accident? Auto accidents are an all-too-common occurrence, but they are a fact of life. And when someone else’s negligence has caused an accident, they should be held responsible for any subsequent negative effects that you are suffering. These effects can be anything from…
What to Do When You’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident Out-of-State
What should you do if you’ve been injured in a car accident out of state? Americans move around a lot. We like to visit family in neighboring states and take vacations all over the country as well as internationally. If our destination is within reasonable driving distance, many people of our great state of Washington…
What Are the Most Common Defense Strategies in a Truck Accident Claim?
What are the most common defense strategies in a truck accident claim? When filing a claim against a commercial trucking company, you are often going up against a large team of attorneys and a big insurance company. With that power comes numerous defense strategies, including placing the blame on the victim, to lessen how much…
When Does Parental Liability Apply in an Accident Case?
When does parental liability apply in an accident case? Every state has its own laws when it comes to parental liability in a civil matter. In the state of Washington, it is referred to as the Parental Responsibility Law. This law is not much different than from other states, and most states have some form…
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
Understanding traumatic brain injuries can be difficult. Traumatic brain injuries, referred to as TBIs, are damage caused to the brain by an external physical force – such as from a car accident. TBIs are not caused by anything internal (such as a stroke). Those who suffer from a TBI may not be aware of it…