On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | May 26, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brain injuries can be difficult and costly to treat and may require a lifetime of treatment and care. Car accidents are the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injuries which is why it is essential for victims who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a...
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 | Mar 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Washington, like every other state in the country, mandates liability insurance for those who want to register and drive vehicles on public roadways. That way, people who wind up in a collision caused by someone else know that their financial losses have some kind of...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Mar 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Seattle ranks among the bike-friendly cities in the country. A significant portion of the city’s population bikes to work. However, according to a recent post in The Seattle Times, the number of cyclist commuters is on a sharp decline. Although the number of...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Feb 26, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The key to understanding how a car crash happened is to gather relevant evidence. That includes documenting things like road conditions at the time, what the involved vehicles were doing, posted speed limits and the presence of traffic signals. The Washington State...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Feb 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Seattle traffic can be hectic even on bright and sunny days. However, when winter weather settles into the area, road conditions can deteriorate quickly and present drivers with dangerous routes. Just last month, parts of the metropolitan area were significantly...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Feb 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Seattle-area has seen its fair share of snowy and icy roads lately. In fact, they are to blame for numerous car accidents across the region, including one that involved 30 cars. These treacherous conditions require extreme caution to ensure safety, which is...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Jan 23, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
There are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood that a motor vehicle may be involved in a crash. Per data offered by the Washington Department of Transportation, factors such as driver fatigue, intoxication, and traffic violations all can contribute to...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Jan 23, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Environmentally conscious Seattle residents may choose to walk to work rather than use their own vehicles or public transportation, but many of the city’s residents enjoy hiking, walking, and running for their own health and personal satisfaction. At its city center...
On behalf of Dean Standish Perkins & Associates | Jan 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving rules in Washington are strict and distracted drivers who cause car accidents may be liable for their negligent actions in different ways. One way distracted drivers may be held accountable is through a personal injury claim for damages that can...
