Buses are a fairly safe mode of transportation in Seattle, and chartering a bus is certainly an efficient way to ferry groups of tourists from one location to another. As statistically safe as they are, however, accidents can still happen, and sometimes lead to insurance claims and lawsuits. In the eyes of federal and most […]
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Because truck accidents in Seattle can occur at high speeds, and often involve large trucks, such as big rigs or eighteen-wheelers, they can be devastating. The resulting injuries to you and your passengers, and property damage to your vehicle can be sizable. If you have experienced such a catastrophic event, securing the services of an […]
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 677 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2011. Obviously, there are risks associated with riding a bicycle, and riders should take every precaution to keep themselves safe. Wearing a helmet, regardless of age or skill level is the number one way to protect from […]
Thanks to drunk driving awareness and activist groups, the number of people killed or injured as a result of drunk drivers has decreased in recent years. However, drugged driving, driving under the influence of illegal and prescription drugs, continues to be a problem. Taking drugs, even prescription medication, will impair your driving skills. Drugged drivers […]
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Everyone knows about the hazards of texting while driving, but now it seems that pedestrians who text may be just as dangerous. According to results from a recent study, texting while walking causes a significant distraction, and could potentially put pedestrians in great jeopardy. Researchers at the University of Queensland evaluated twenty-six smartphone users who […]
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Amusement park accidents get a lot of media coverage, but it might actually be the less adrenaline-boosting attractions that cause the most injuries. Although thrill rides and roller coasters might seem like the rides that would most commonly result in injuries, a recent study has shown that inflatable bounce house are the major source of […]
Its common knowledge that serious car accidents can be linked to poor vehicle maintenance, and in light of that, April has been designated as National Car Care Month. The Car Care Council has made a list of checkpoints to help keep your vehicle running at optimum performance year-round. Here is what they suggest: Check all […]
The psychological effects of pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, and the anxiety related to the inability to return to work, even with a short-term disability, can reach far beyond the physical harm that stems from the initial injury. According to the medico legal thesis Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, many employees struggle with depression or emotional detachment […]
Sleep deprivation is a known risk factor for car crashes. In fact, researchers estimate that drowsy driving is responsible for 20 percent of all car crashes in the United States. But, up until now, studies have not focused on young drivers. Researchers point out that young people should be a target of education efforts to […]
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Employers faced with increased insurance costs because an employee sought their rightful workers’ compensation benefits, may be tempted to retaliate against that employee. While there is no federal law prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation, most states have laws guarding employees against such retaliation, depending on the facts of your individual case. Employees who acted in good […]
Seattle Tour Bus Accidents and Liability
Categories: Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Buses are a fairly safe mode of transportation in Seattle, and chartering a bus is certainly an efficient way to ferry groups of tourists from one location to another. As statistically safe as they are, however, accidents can still happen, and sometimes lead to insurance claims and lawsuits. In the eyes of federal and most […]
Preparing to Meet With Your Attorney After A Truck Accident
Categories: News
Because truck accidents in Seattle can occur at high speeds, and often involve large trucks, such as big rigs or eighteen-wheelers, they can be devastating. The resulting injuries to you and your passengers, and property damage to your vehicle can be sizable. If you have experienced such a catastrophic event, securing the services of an […]
Seattle Bicycle Accident FAQ
Categories: Bicycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 677 bicyclists were killed in crashes with motor vehicles in 2011. Obviously, there are risks associated with riding a bicycle, and riders should take every precaution to keep themselves safe. Wearing a helmet, regardless of age or skill level is the number one way to protect from […]
Prescription Drugs Can Cause Deadly Auto Accidents
Categories: Personal Injury
Thanks to drunk driving awareness and activist groups, the number of people killed or injured as a result of drunk drivers has decreased in recent years. However, drugged driving, driving under the influence of illegal and prescription drugs, continues to be a problem. Taking drugs, even prescription medication, will impair your driving skills. Drugged drivers […]
The Dangers of Texting While Walking
Categories: Personal Injury
Everyone knows about the hazards of texting while driving, but now it seems that pedestrians who text may be just as dangerous. According to results from a recent study, texting while walking causes a significant distraction, and could potentially put pedestrians in great jeopardy. Researchers at the University of Queensland evaluated twenty-six smartphone users who […]
Inflatable Bounce Houses & Trampoline Parks Highlight Spring Dangers
Categories: Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Amusement park accidents get a lot of media coverage, but it might actually be the less adrenaline-boosting attractions that cause the most injuries. Although thrill rides and roller coasters might seem like the rides that would most commonly result in injuries, a recent study has shown that inflatable bounce house are the major source of […]
Reducing Accident Risks with Proper Vehicle Maintenance
Categories: Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Its common knowledge that serious car accidents can be linked to poor vehicle maintenance, and in light of that, April has been designated as National Car Care Month. The Car Care Council has made a list of checkpoints to help keep your vehicle running at optimum performance year-round. Here is what they suggest: Check all […]
Should Worker’s Compensation Pay for Depression?
Categories: Workers Comp
The psychological effects of pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, and the anxiety related to the inability to return to work, even with a short-term disability, can reach far beyond the physical harm that stems from the initial injury. According to the medico legal thesis Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, many employees struggle with depression or emotional detachment […]
Sleep Deprived Teen Drivers at Greater Risk of Accident
Categories: Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Sleep deprivation is a known risk factor for car crashes. In fact, researchers estimate that drowsy driving is responsible for 20 percent of all car crashes in the United States. But, up until now, studies have not focused on young drivers. Researchers point out that young people should be a target of education efforts to […]
Employer Retaliation and Workers’ Compensation
Categories: Employee Rights, Workers Comp
Employers faced with increased insurance costs because an employee sought their rightful workers’ compensation benefits, may be tempted to retaliate against that employee. While there is no federal law prohibiting workers’ compensation retaliation, most states have laws guarding employees against such retaliation, depending on the facts of your individual case. Employees who acted in good […]