The circumstances of every car accident—weather conditions, time of day, speeding, intoxication—combined with other factors such as geographic location, type and make of vehicle and sex and age of driver contribute to with whom liability lies and the extent of...
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Heavier EVs are becoming more common. Is that a good thing?
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, and current trends show EV sales could outstrip gas-powered cars within a few years. But another trend is emerging among carmakers – building heavier EVs that present profound safety risks for other motorists, pedestrians,...
Seattle police pursue driver who fled the scene of a fatal accident
Seattle police are pursuing a man who appears to have been responsible for two fatalities in a three-car accident on I-5 on Feb. 26, 2023. Based on information released by the Seattle police department, the man may have both civil and criminal liability for his...
Comparative negligence in Washington
If you're stopped at a red light and your car is struck from behind by another car, you know you probably have the right to hold the other driver liable for your damages. But what if you weren't entirely blameless for the accident in which you were injured? Can you...
Washington having worst year for road deaths in a quarter century
In recent years, roads across the nation have seen frightening increases in injuries and fatalities. Washington is no different. In fact, the numbers are getting worse. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission says that 2022 is on track to be the worst year for road...
Four tips for safe winter driving
As people in Seattle know, winters in the Pacific Northwest can be cold, rainy and even snowy. Whether or not you are looking forward to winter, it is important to be prepared for winter driving, both for your own safety and the safety of others. Safety tips for...
Growing concerns continue about the safety of Interstate 5
Every day, thousands of drivers travel on Interstate 5 (I-5) that cuts through the heart of Seattle. Many of these drivers are well aware of the road’s poor conditions and have cited their growing concerns. State officials are quite aware of these concerns. Witness...
What do you do after you have been in a car accident in Seattle?
You may be at the end of your day and it is time to leave work and go home for the evening. You get into your car and you get onto a busy highway. During rush hour, traffic can be really brutal. Many times, the traffic is bumper to bumper and what should have taken...
“Vision Zero” not on track to meet its goals, some say
According to many in Seattle, the streets are just not safe. Seven years ago, Seattle enacted its “Vision Zero” initiative. The aim was to end traffic fatalities on city roads by 2030. Yet many feel that as of now, the initiative will not meet this lofty goal. Is...
Can I get PTSD from a car accident?
We live in a tourist destination. There is just no way around that, and with those added drivers, along with our ever-expanding population, the roads across Seattle have never been more congested. And, we often talk about the car accidents that result from these...