People are reminded all the time of the importance of wearing a helmet if they are riding their bike in Washington. What is interesting to note is that an ill-fitted helmet cannot provide nearly the protection as one that has been carefully selected to fit a person's...
Bicycle Accidents
Teaching kids to wear bike helmets
Getting around by bicycle is a common way of life for many residents of Washington, and if you are among those who prefer to get from here to there on two wheels, rather than four, you may be working to instill a similar mindset in your children. At Dean Standish...
Issaquah’s most dangerous intersections for cyclists
While, comparatively speaking, Issaquah, Washington, is a relatively safe place to ride a bike, there are certain areas of the city that prove more dangerous than others for cyclists. At Dean Standish Perkins & Associates, we recognize that, while crashes...
Mobile apps that make city intersections safer
It is no secret that the streets of Issaquah can be dangerous. Whether you are a driver, motorcyclist, pedestrian or bicyclist, you are at risk for getting into a collision when crossing through busy intersections. There are plenty of ways to improve your safety,...
If Biking to Work Goes Bad
When I first moved with my husband to Eastlake, he rode his bike downtown to work every day, rain or shine. Perhaps you know the route, a fairly low-key, even pretty, ride along Fairview Avenue to Boren and Stewart Streets--but when he got closer to the Pike/Pine...
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...
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...
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...
Is a bicyclist a driver or a pedestrian?
In Issaquah, it is not uncommon to see bicyclists travellng on both the street and the sidewalk. This can raise a big question for drivers and pedestrians: Where do bikes actually belong? The answer may vary in certain conditions, but generally, bicyclists can...