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...
Car Accidents
Review Washington’s laws for teen drivers
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...
U.S. red-light fatalities on the rise
With around 3.5 million residents and rapidly growing, the Issaquah 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....
U.S. red-light fatalities on the rise
With around 3.5 million residents and rapidly growing, the Issaquah 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. ...
Hit-and-run driver kills woman in grocery store parking lot
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...
Car accidents frequently cause costly spinal cord injuries
In all but a handful of cases, a spinal cord injury will permanently alter the life of a Issaquah resident. The emotional fallout from suffering paralysis or other physical limitations due to s spinal cord injury is profound. Moreover, treatment for serious injuries...
How does a court assess fault and damages after an accident?
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...
More Washington crashes blamed on marijuana
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...
Can you drive while under the influence of marijuana?
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...
Everett man jailed on suspicion of causing a 5-vehicle accident
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...