We've all been in this situation: heading down I-5 South behind a driver who appears to be a home improvement aficionado, truck piled high with tool after tool. The items are tied down with rope, and it's possible to feel better by assuring yourself that the owner of...
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Tips for ensuring your kids get home safely from school
Although for us Issaquahites, with the sunny days steadying out and Seafair coming up, it feels like summer is just getting into full swing, the new school year will be here before we know it. Preparing entails more than just buying new clothes and supplies for your...
Can you help your child overcome trauma from a car accident?
Being involved in a car accident can be an emotionally traumatic event for anyone regardless of their age. However, if you have been in a motor vehicle crash and your children were in the car with you, you may notice considerable changes in their demeanor and reaction...
Making your bicycle commute a rewarding and safe experience
Commuting to work on your bicycle in Washington can be an excellent way for you to simultaneously enjoy nature, get some exercise and save on valuable resources like money or fuel for your car. At Dean Standish Perkins & Associates, we have been able to help...
Does your motorcycle helmet have a safety rating?
Riding a motorcycle is not only an efficient and cost-effective way to commute, but it also gives you a unique look at Issaquah. As you probably know, though, motorcycle riders are often at increased risk of serious injury or death in a collision. In fact, for every...
Families reflect on victims of deadly train accident 10 years ago
Trains are not only large and move at excessive speeds, but they require significantly more time and distance to come to a complete stop than other forms of transportation. While many Washington train operators do their part to observe the regulations and protocols...
Putting community first
At Dean Standish Perkins & Associates, we feel that Issaquah would be a better place if we no longer had any work to do. In fact, part of our work as Washington injury lawyers is to attempt to put ourselves out of a job -- by making the state as safe as possible....
Road construction and bicycle accidents
Bicyclists face all sorts of hazards, but the summer months may introduce additional risk factors that can increase the chances of something going wrong on the road. For example, road construction can pose a number of risks to bicyclists as well as drivers and...
Headaches after a car crash
Some auto accident injuries become evident immediately, such as a broken bone or a laceration. However, other injuries may not be noticeable until some point in the future, such as brain trauma. Some car accident victims may walk away from a wreck and believe that...
Train accidents during the summertime
During the summer months, accidents are especially likely to take place for a myriad of reasons. Since many children are out of school and a lot of people decide to walk or ride their bicycle because of the warmer weather, the risk of an accident may be particularly...
