On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Jul 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
For individuals who are accustom to modern cars, it is hard to imagine what it was like to ride in one of the very first vehicles ever built. Early vehicles lacked many of the features that modern cars have, like glass windows and reliable brakes, and did not include...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Jul 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Auto accidents are among the biggest dangers for teens who reach driving age. According to a 2018 article in the Bellingham Herald, teens make up fewer than 15% of drivers in Washington but represent 29% of auto accident fatalities in the state. If your teen will soon...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
With around 3.5 million residents and rapidly growing, the Seattle metro area is notorious for its congested and often hectic commutes. With so many drivers, cyclists and pedestrians sharing the roadways, even a momentary mistake may lead to fatal results....
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
With around 3.5 million residents and rapidly growing, the Seattle metro area is notorious for its congested and often hectic commutes. With so many drivers, cyclists and pedestrians sharing the roadways, even a momentary mistake may lead to fatal results. ...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Apr 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Grocery store parking lots experience a great number of fender bender accidents, but they are rarely the scene of more serious collisions. An unhappy exception to this rule occurred in the parking lot of a Fred Meyer grocery store in Ballard when a hit-and-run driver...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Apr 22, 2020 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
In all but a handful of cases, a spinal cord injury will permanently alter the life of a Seattle resident. The emotional fallout from suffering paralysis or other physical limitations due to s spinal cord injury is profound. Moreover, treatment for serious injuries to...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Apr 13, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you have been in an accident and feel partially responsible, you may still be eligible for compensation. According to Washington state law, your right to damages depends upon the way a court assesses fault and proximate cause. Understanding these terms and how they...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Mar 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
Auto accidents caused by impaired driving may be fatal but cannot be attributed only to drunk driving. An alarming number of drivers in fatal car accidents in Washington tested positive for recent marijuana use, according to recent research by the AAA Foundation for...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Mar 27, 2020 | Car Accidents
With marijuana legal in Washington, there are still those who are not sure about the specifics behind DUI laws and how it involves marijuana. You cannot get behind the wheel if you are under the influence of marijuana. To avoid a DUI or a drug related accident, there...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Mar 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Many people treat Interstate Highways as if they were race tracks. Some drivers get away with their actions, but others leave tragic consequences behind them. A recent multi-vehicle accident on I-5 in Thurston County involved five vehicles and left two individuals...
