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Black clothing is deeply embedded in Seattle's culture and fashion. But with the short days, dense fog and rainy weather, motorists often find themselves at odds with pedestrians, and dark clothing contributes to injury risks. In January, daylight quickly rotates to night at around 4:30 PM. That time also marks Seattle's bustling after-work rush, with...

Black Friday deals lead to brawls The holiday season is a joyous time for many. We celebrate with a feast on Thanksgiving and gifts on Christmas, then end the season by ringing in the New Year with our family and friends. However, another holiday has developed over the years that has become known, not for...

In-car infotainment systems raise risks of distracted driving accidents If you're of a certain age, you probably remember when a car radio featured a couple of knobs and a few push buttons to find your favorite stations. But those days are long gone. Today, many modern car "radios" are anything but simple. If you have...

Fall is a wonderful time of year. Some of the trees start to change color, the salmon return to the area and, especially in Seattle, it means more rainy weather and the days start to get shorter. It also means Halloween is coming. Every year, thousands of trick-or-treaters adventure over our city in search of...

  You might ride a bicycle to get a workout while enjoying the fresh air and scenery around Seattle. Maybe you commute to your job on your bike. If you have children, they may ride bikes for fun or to get to a friend's house in the neighborhood. Regardless of the reason for cycling, it's...

Car shopping can be a difficult process for any driver. Safety is a priority for many drivers, but it can be difficult to know which vehicle is safest, and which safety features are most important. Lane assist and drift warning sensors, backup cameras, electronic stability control, automatic braking, and the list goes on. The good...

In June, NLE Law presented a substantial donation to the Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection (Oregon SCI). Founded in December 2015, Oregon SCI is a nonprofit devoted to connecting people who are living with spinal cord injuries with resources, support and empowerment.  Founder West Livaudais is himself a spinal cord injury survivor - and a...

We've all encountered an aggressive driver at some point on Seattle roads. Perhaps we've even been that driver. Someone who honks their horn, speeds, tailgates, weaves perilously in and out of traffic or sails through stop signs or traffic signals. Many times, aggressive drivers are in a hurry. Sometimes, they seek to display dominance. Increasing...

Today is an important day for nonprofits throughout the Seattle area: the GiveBIG campaign, created by the Seattle Foundation, is collecting donations to benefit innumerable causes. Every year, Seattle residents come together to Give BIG to thousands of organizations, every one of which is making real, important contributions to our city and its people. Among...

Attorney Fred Langer is excited to be serving as the chair for the Brain Injury Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, July 31st at the private Glendale Country Club in Bellevue! Last year, we raised almost $70,000, but we know that we can do more. Every year, tens of thousands of children up to age 19 suffer brain injuries (also...