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Hit and Run Laws in Washington StatePosted in Car Accidents on March 1, 2019
A hit-and-run accident is one in which a driver causes property damage, injuries, or deaths, but does not remain on the scene to fulfill his or her lawful duties. Instead, the driver flees the scene, in an attempt to escape liability for damages he or she caused. Hit-and-run is a serious crime. If you are
Tips For Safe Driving in Dense FogPosted in Car Accidents,Safety Tips on November 7, 2018
What Do You Do when Driving in Dense Fog? If you’ve lived in Washington for long, you’re sure to have encountered a bout of fog. Dry, windless conditions following bad weather in the Evergreen State can generate a blanket of fog that hangs over cities such as Seattle for days at a time. The fog
Is Negligent Driving a Criminal Offense?Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on September 2, 2018
Negligent drivers cause thousands of traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths every year. When someone gets behind the wheel without taking the driving responsibility seriously, that person can cause a preventable crash. Negligence isn’t only a civil tort, or wrongdoing, in the state of Washington, it can also be a crime. Negligent driving is a criminal
Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents in Smoky ConditionsPosted in Bicycle Safety,Car Accidents,Pedestrian Safety on August 20, 2018
The Seattle area is inundated with smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, Oregon, California, and around the state of Washington. According to Washington State Department of Ecology, the smoke in Seattle and King County is causing unhealthy air quality. Smoky air conditions not only cause unsafe breathing conditions, but can also cause unsafe driving
In a Car Accident in Seattle with No InsurancePosted in Car Accidents on July 2, 2018
Any automobile accident has the potential to cause substantial damage to property, people, or both. As such, Washington law requires all drivers to have a minimum amount of liability insurance to help cover the costs of an accident. If you were in a crash recently, contact a car accident lawyer at Colburn Law today. Not having
Washington State Seat Belt Laws & LegislationPosted in Car Accidents on June 7, 2018
The auto industry has made leaps and bounds in terms of passenger safety over the years. Today’s vehicles have advanced safety features such as automatic braking and side airbags. One of the first vehicle safety features in existence, however, remains one of the most important: the seatbelt. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Beyond the Numbers: Seattle Traffic AccidentsPosted in Car Accidents,Pedestrian Safety,Personal Injury on February 15, 2018
The seaport city of Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington, as well as the largest in the Pacific Northwest. As of the latest census, there were 713,700 people living in Seattle. Seattle residents get around by car, trolley, streetcar, public bus, bicycle, on foot, and by rail. With such bustling streets,
PTSD After a Car Accident in SeattlePosted in Car Accidents on February 1, 2018
A car accident can be earth-shattering to those who survive. In a split second, your life can completely change. You no longer feel safe in your car, and might be afraid to drive for weeks or months afterward. You might have suffered serious injuries that resulted in hospital stays, surgeries, months of recovery, and temporary
Serious Injury Car Accident on Interstate 90Posted in Car Accidents on December 5, 2017
Recently, I represented a client who was involved in a significant car crash near the Interstate 90 and Interstate 405 interchange in Bellevue, Washington. He was in a through lane when another driver suddenly changed lanes and cut him off. In the diagram below, my client is Unit 1 (black) and the defendant driver is
Seattle Traffic Accidents and CausesPosted in Car Accidents on November 1, 2017
Car accidents catch everyone by surprise and happen more frequently than people realize. Drivers could prevent these accidents if they practiced safer driving tactics. Driver distraction, negligence, or recklessness leads to most accidents, a problem further complicated by Seattle’s notorious weather. Causes of Accidents Here are the most common types of accidents that take lives