Concerns reignite over the dangers of distracted driving as the National Safety Council (NSC) estimates roadway fatalities of 40,200 people in 2016, an alarming increase of 6% over 2015 and 14% increase over 2014. This represents the sharpest two-year increase in roadway deaths in over 50 years. In 2014, the number of fatal accidents had […]
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On Tuesday the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) cited the probable cause of “mechanical failure and improper maintenance” after an investigation of the devastating Ride the Ducks accident that killed five people in Seattle in the summer of 2015. Another 69 people were injured. They also noted a lack of federal oversight that could have […]
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Let’s ensure the safety of our children tonight. Unfortunately, it’s a night where treats and excitement often get mixed with accidents and injuries. Many of these accidents and injuries can be avoided if children are provided with routine safety tips to better protect themselves, their friends, and their neighborhoods. Children are our most valuable resource. […]
Washington law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance. Adequate insurance coverage will ensure that both you and others are protected in the event of unintentional injury in an auto accident. The most common types of insurance policies that will both help and protect you after an accident will be: Personal Injury Protection Insurance (PIP) […]
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Last month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx issued a policy that will increase the role of federal officials to “ensure that safety is appropriately addressed in the front end of development.” He detailed 15 points that automakers would need to comply with such as how and where the vehicles operate, how testing will be validated, how privacy […]
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released numbers showing that traffic deaths rose in the first half of 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. Although the numbers also indicate about 50.5 billion more miles were driven (an increase of 3.3%), it doesn’t account for the rise in deaths (an increase of […]
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We would like to urge all Washington drivers are to use extra caution when driving this weekend as our first big storm of the season hits hard. Driving conditions will likely be particularly harsh with heavy rain, high winds and restricted visibility. When driving in bad weather, it is important to keep your full attention […]
A release of liability, or more generally known as a “release,” is one of the most important documents involved when settling a car accident claim with an insurance company. Many though are quite unfamiliar with this document, and resultantly, poor settlements get made. The following takes a closer look at what a release actually is […]
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The experienced personal injury attorneys at Phillips Law Firm have represented innocent victims in countless of auto collision cases. We have seen a host of accident scenarios and have worked hard at determining the often complicated issue of negligence. Although difficult to establish at times, negligence in rear-end car accidents is a bit easier to […]
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The law tells us that drivers of autos can file personal injury claims, following an automobile collision, against the party responsible for causing the accident. But, what about passengers of autos? If injured in a car accident, do passengers go without any type of recourse for their injuries? The quick answer is “no.” Let’s take […]
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Motor Vehicle Deaths on U.S. Roadways Surge 6% in 2016
Categories: News
Concerns reignite over the dangers of distracted driving as the National Safety Council (NSC) estimates roadway fatalities of 40,200 people in 2016, an alarming increase of 6% over 2015 and 14% increase over 2014. This represents the sharpest two-year increase in roadway deaths in over 50 years. In 2014, the number of fatal accidents had […]
Mechanical Failure and Improper Maintenance Cited as Probable Cause in Deadly Ride the Ducks Accident
Categories: News
On Tuesday the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) cited the probable cause of “mechanical failure and improper maintenance” after an investigation of the devastating Ride the Ducks accident that killed five people in Seattle in the summer of 2015. Another 69 people were injured. They also noted a lack of federal oversight that could have […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Categories: News
Let’s ensure the safety of our children tonight. Unfortunately, it’s a night where treats and excitement often get mixed with accidents and injuries. Many of these accidents and injuries can be avoided if children are provided with routine safety tips to better protect themselves, their friends, and their neighborhoods. Children are our most valuable resource. […]
Types of Insurance Coverage Inherent in Personal Injury Claims
Categories: News
Washington law requires all drivers to carry liability insurance. Adequate insurance coverage will ensure that both you and others are protected in the event of unintentional injury in an auto accident. The most common types of insurance policies that will both help and protect you after an accident will be: Personal Injury Protection Insurance (PIP) […]
“Protecting Public Safety While Allowing Innovation to Flourish – Who’s In Charge?”
Categories: News
Last month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx issued a policy that will increase the role of federal officials to “ensure that safety is appropriately addressed in the front end of development.” He detailed 15 points that automakers would need to comply with such as how and where the vehicles operate, how testing will be validated, how privacy […]
Traffic Deaths Rise in First Half of 2016
Categories: News
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released numbers showing that traffic deaths rose in the first half of 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. Although the numbers also indicate about 50.5 billion more miles were driven (an increase of 3.3%), it doesn’t account for the rise in deaths (an increase of […]
Potentially Destructive Storm This Weekend
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We would like to urge all Washington drivers are to use extra caution when driving this weekend as our first big storm of the season hits hard. Driving conditions will likely be particularly harsh with heavy rain, high winds and restricted visibility. When driving in bad weather, it is important to keep your full attention […]
Release of Liability in an Automobile Accident Settlement
Categories: News
A release of liability, or more generally known as a “release,” is one of the most important documents involved when settling a car accident claim with an insurance company. Many though are quite unfamiliar with this document, and resultantly, poor settlements get made. The following takes a closer look at what a release actually is […]
Who’s at Fault in a Rear-End Car Accident?
Categories: News
The experienced personal injury attorneys at Phillips Law Firm have represented innocent victims in countless of auto collision cases. We have seen a host of accident scenarios and have worked hard at determining the often complicated issue of negligence. Although difficult to establish at times, negligence in rear-end car accidents is a bit easier to […]
Can Passengers File Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident?
Categories: News
The law tells us that drivers of autos can file personal injury claims, following an automobile collision, against the party responsible for causing the accident. But, what about passengers of autos? If injured in a car accident, do passengers go without any type of recourse for their injuries? The quick answer is “no.” Let’s take […]