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Our attorneys suggest certain actions to take immediately after a crash. These include taking pictures of the crash scene, documenting the details, and speaking to witnesses can give your attorney the tools to piece together a solid car accident claim. A crash that results in severe injuries may change the course of your claim dramatically,...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering whether to investigate and recall 500,000 Tesla cars over reports of sudden acceleration. A petition cites 127 consumer complaints to the NHTSA involving 110 crashes and 52 injuries involving Tesla vehicles. Reuters and The Verge, a technology news outlet, reported on the petition. The petition covers:...

Whether you're a daily commuter or a visitor, rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft offer a convenient and affordable way to get around. While most rideshare drivers behave in a safe and professional manner, some behave erratically. This small handful of drivers has tainted the industry and has even deterred some prospective riders from...

Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal crashes in the United States, with more than 9,300 deaths occurring in 2018, according to crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There are two primary reasons why speed-related crashes are typically serious or fatal. One is the increased time and distances required to...

Cars are becoming notably safer. With advanced vehicle safety features, roadway infrastructure that favors vehicular traffic, and laws cracking down on cellphone use behind the wheel, traffic fatalities are steadily beginning to decline. For pedestrians, however, the opposite is happening. According to federal statistics, nearly 50,000 pedestrians have been killed on American roads over the...

Residents of greater Seattle know how bad traffic congestion can get during the morning and afternoon commute. In fact, according to the 2019 Urban Mobility Report, Seattle is among the top 10 American cities with the worst traffic congestion. On average, each commuter spends about 78 hours each year in traffic congestion. When traffic is...

Although drunk driving-related deaths have decreased over the past three decades, they still claim more than 10,000 lives per year — and account for about 29 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States. In 2017, approximately 220 children died in drunk driving crashes. More than half of them were passengers in a car with a drunk...

The thrill of a roller coaster ride, the view from high atop a Ferris wheel, the cool water splashing you as you head downhill on a flume ride. These are all reasons to head to an amusement park with your family on a summer day. While these parks are a fun way to bond with...

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in the Seattle or Tacoma area, the last question you should be asking yourself is “What do I do now?” You should know ahead of time what steps to take, according to the Insurance Information Institute. If police aren’t available – because they are occupied with a...

We’ve all been there. You’re driving and your phone rings or you hear an alert and are tempted to pick up your smartphone, even if it’s just to let someone know you’re driving and can’t chat right now. Even those few seconds of distraction can cause a serious injury -- or worse. The Apple iPhone...