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• New Hi-Tech Weapon Against Drunk Driving
  Last month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood took a firsthand look at what could be an important technological advance in the fight to stop car accidents, as well as the many tragic wrongful deaths and cases of personal injury, that result from drunk driving.
  Published 26Feb2011, viewed 199 times

• Car Accidents and PTSD
  Though most people associate PTSD with Shell Shock or war trauma, there are many causes for this disorder, including serious or fatal auto accidents.
  Published 02Feb2011, viewed 350 times

• Pedestrian Safety Tips
  With the amount of negligent drivers on the road these days, it can be rather dangerous at times to be a pedestrian.
  Published 30Jan2011, viewed 108 times

• The Basics of Comparative Negligence
  When both parties are found to be partially responsible for an accident or the injuries sustained it becomes a case of comparative negligence.
  Published 29Jan2011, viewed 366 times

• How To Buy A Safer Car
  In America, we're constantly bombarded with car commercials that all promise us a safer ride - as long as we buy the newest, most technologically up-to-date model. But how do we know which vehicle is really the best and safest - so that, even when we are involved in a car accident, we can minimize the chances of personal injury and wrongful death?
  Published 25Jan2011, viewed 166 times

• How to Handle Construction Site Accident Injuries
  Due to the number of hazards present in construction sites, construction employees are more at risk for injury almost every other profession.
  Published 16Jan2011, viewed 227 times

• Buckling Up Keeps Fatalities Down
  In this age of increasing distracted driving car accidents (currently the number one concern of most motorists), we can sometimes forget the important role that safety belts continue to play in keeping us all safe on America's highways.
  Published 12Jan2011, viewed 157 times

• No Refusal For The Holidays
  It's no surprise that drunk driving car accidents that result in wrongful death and personal injury spike during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that fatalities increase on average by 20%.
  Published 24Dec2010, viewed 278 times

• Flood Driving Tips
  Even when the water over the roadway appears shallow it can be extremely dangerous for a vehicle for the following reasons:
  Published 19Dec2010, viewed 184 times

• Forearm Injuries
  The upper body, particularly the arms, neck and head suffer the most frequent injuries in auto accidents simply from the force of the accident jerking the body forwards and backwards.
  Published 15Dec2010, viewed 175 times

• The Faces Of Distracted Driving
  The Department of Transportation feels strongly that putting human faces on this issue will force motorists to think twice before picking up that cell phone while in the driver's seat.
  Published 13Dec2010, viewed 274 times

• Asleep At The Wheel: A New AAA Study
  In a new study released in November by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the widespread danger of drowsy drivers on the roads was made very clear.
  Published 28Nov2010, viewed 154 times

• What you Need to do Following a Motorcycle Accident to Get the Best Motorcycle Accident Settlement
  Having been in a motorcycle accident myself, I understand all too well how disorienting a crash can be, but in order to ensure you make your case as solid as possible, there are some things that you ought to do. Here they are:
  Published 26Nov2010, viewed 146 times

• Washington State Wrongful Death Claims: A Guide
  In Washington State, there are two different types of wrongful death claims, and a significant loophole in the process that should be resolved.
  Published 18Nov2010, viewed 203 times

• Busting Auto Insurance Claim Myths
  The three most typical myths about insurance claims as well as the adjusters you'll be dealing with.
  Published 15Nov2010, viewed 226 times

• What to Do After a Seattle Car Accident
  Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening and disorienting experience. You are injured and trying to recover physically, but your new worry is how you will recover financially from your medical bills and lost wages. Your actions following a Seattle car accident are important, because they help determine your success or failure in a Washington personal injury claim.
  Published 12Nov2010, viewed 169 times

• Are We Safer With Google In The Driver's Seat?
  Recently Google, the huge corporation that rose up from the phenomenal online search engine of the same name, revealed that it has been using a special "driverless car" to drive the roads of California - even up and down Lombard Street, the most curvy road in downtown San Francisco and known as one of the more difficult streets to navigate.
  Published 10Nov2010, viewed 222 times

• Car Stunts: When Teens Try To Defy Death
  CBS News recently reported on this dangerous phenomenon that's leaving a trail of victims all across the country.
  Published 02Nov2010, viewed 300 times

• The Deadly Toll of Car Accidents Caused By Texting And Driving
  Almost everyone is aware that the act of texting while driving can be incredibly dangerous. But a new study pinpoints just how deadly it can be.
  Published 18Oct2010, viewed 186 times

• Medical Errors Kill More People Than Car Accidents
  Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Respiratory Diseases and Accidents (including car accidents) top the list for leading causes of death in the United States, but there is another killer that we are led to believe doesn't exist- death from medical error.
  Published 11Oct2010, viewed 218 times

• Attorney Advertisements Uncovered
  Some explanations of the most commonly used phrases by lawyers in the Yellowpages and on television.
  Published 29Sep2010, viewed 196 times

• Lawyer Advertising Gimmicks
  I can't stand it when lawyers do anything but serve the greater good, and these ads hurt injury victims who are in need of help. Here is a quick rundown of some of the deceiving tactics used in lawyer ads.
  Published 28Sep2010, viewed 169 times

• The National Fight Against Distracted Driving Car Accidents
  Continuing to show the growing importance of preventing car accidents that result in personal injury and wrongful death, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood held the second annual Distracted Driving Summit in Washington D.C. on September 20th - and had some potentially good news.
  Published 27Sep2010, viewed 382 times

• Auto Insurance Tips
  If you don’t understand what kind of auto insurance you have, let me tell you as a car accident attorney, that you are in the majority. Auto insurance is not easy to understand, but in this article, I’d like to break down the three most important pieces of auto insurance that you need to have
  Published 24Sep2010, viewed 249 times

• Secrets of the Courtroom
  Most people that have never been involved in a trial before have a complete misunderstanding of what exactly goes on in the courtroom. This is the case in large part because of how it is portrayed on television and in the media.
  Published 21Sep2010, viewed 168 times

• Personal Injury 101
  Having a complete understanding of the basic factors involved in a personal injury case is the first step towards deciding whether or not you have a viable injury claim.
  Published 20Sep2010, viewed 155 times

• Teaching Safe Driving Habits to Teens
  Teens are 4 times more likely than an adult to be involved in a fatal auto accident. As a car accident attorney, wrongful death lawyer and most of all a parent- this statistic is worrisome to me. Many elements are said to contribute to the high numbers of teen traffic fatalities: the risk taker attitude, immortality mentality, speeding and racing, distractions such as passengers and cell phones and probably the most important- inexperience.
  Published 16Sep2010, viewed 149 times

• Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
  There are a lot of factors involved that should influence your decision on which Seattle auto accident lawyer to hire, so it is important not to make a rash decision based on an ad you saw in the Yellowpages or on TV. Here are a few key characteristics to look for in a lawyer to help determine who to hire.
  Published 16Sep2010, viewed 160 times

• Man’s Best Friend – A Driver’s Worst Enemy?
  According to the AAA, 31 percent of dog-owning drivers admit to being distracted by their pooches while driving with them – and 59 percent said they have engaged in at least one dog-based distracting behavior while behind the wheel, including feeding or petting the animals or even allowing them on their laps!
  Published 12Sep2010, viewed 185 times

• Teen Drunk Driving: Starting the Conversation
  The legal drinking limit of 21 has saved quite a few lives since it was set into law in 1984 and drunk driving laws and patrols have decreased the number of incidents quite a bit. But where legislation fails parenting can fill the gap substantially.
  Published 09Sep2010, viewed 675 times

• Teen Drug Use and Driving
  More kids are driving under the influence of drugs than most of us parents care to know, but it is time that we understand and address this problem with teenagers around the nation.
  Published 04Sep2010, viewed 233 times

• Top Teen Driving Tips
  Teens view themselves as indestructible and almost immortal—they realize the inherent dangers, but rationalize that it will never happen to them. Reckless behavior often accompanies this invincibility mentality- speeding, racing and other types of reckless driving ensue. These may appear to be juvenile habits that age will cure- but there are steps you can take as a parent to curtail this reckless behavior.
  Published 30Aug2010, viewed 151 times

• Preparing Your Teen for the Road
  No matter what the car problem there are steps you can take as a parent to help your child be prepared for life’s sticky situations.
  Published 28Aug2010, viewed 199 times

• Make It ‘Safety First’ For Family Vehicles
  When thinking about your next car purchase, ask if the following features are a part of the vehicle you’re considering:
  Published 26Aug2010, viewed 173 times

• Are New Distracted Driving Laws Doing Enough to Keep Us Safe?
  Washington state senate bill (SB 6345) was passed earlier this year with widespread support to cut down on inappropriate cell phone use in cars, with special attention focused on texting. The new law has made texting while driving, as well as not using a hands free device while driving, a primary offense. The punishment for breaking this law is a $124 ticket.
  Published 17Aug2010, viewed 156 times

• Teens and Distracted Driving: The Danger Doesn’t Stop Them
  9 out of 10 teens are aware that texting and driving is a dangerous combination.
  Published 11Aug2010, viewed 143 times

• Top 5 Bicycle Accident Prevention Tips
  To have as much fun as possible, it is important to understand and protect against the risks involved with biking in urban environments.
  Published 04Aug2010, viewed 243 times

• Senior Drivers: Safer Than Ever
  Here’s a statistic that may shock you; someone in America is turning 62 every 8 seconds – and this will hold true for the next 19 years.
  Published 30Jul2010, viewed 161 times

• 10 Ways to Prevent an Auto Accident
  Though you may not engage in these distractions while driving- there are many others on the road who do and here are some simple tips to help prevent causing or being involved in an accident. Here are a few simple reminders that may just make you safer!
  Published 17Jul2010, viewed 166 times

• Texting and Driving: It’s Not Just Teens
  A study released by the nonpartisan “think tank,” The Pew Research Center, on June 18th of this year surprised many by revealing that adults are just as guilty as teens of texting while driving – and substantially more likely to talk on the cell phone behind the wheel, which has been proven to be just as dangerous.
  Published 16Jul2010, viewed 218 times

• 11 Ways to Keep You and Your Family Safe While Driving
  Here are 11 tips to identifying drunk drivers some that you may not have thought of.
  Published 15Jul2010, viewed 160 times

• Straight Talk Law: Safe Summer Driving
  Holidays were created to allow us to relax from our everyday cares and woes and enjoy ourselves with friends and families. Unfortunately, as a personal injury attorney practicing in Seattle, Washington, I see the other tragic side of these yearly festivities – a spike in car and motorcycle accidents, as well as a slew of cases involving personal injury and wrongful death.
  Published 03Jul2010, viewed 215 times

• What To Do After A Car Accident
  I’d like to share with you a few simple tips on what to do when a car accident occurs, so you and your loved ones have as much legal protection as possible.
  Published 23Jun2010, viewed 178 times

• Motorcycle Accident Facts
  I’d like to share some somber statistics on motorcycle accidents and caution bikers to be extra cautious when traveling.
  Published 28May2010, viewed 200 times

• Run-Off Roadway Car Accidents
  They call Missouri the “Show Me” State. And the video just released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol could show you how to save your life.
  Published 28Apr2010, viewed 156 times

• Straight Talk Information About Washington Auto Insurance
  In Washington State, a driver must have at least $25,000 per person limit or $50,000 per occurrence limit for liability coverage in case he or she causes an auto accident.
  Published 23Apr2010, viewed 201 times

• The Drive Against Distracted Driving
  The drive against distracted driving seems to be gaining momentum – and just in time.
  Published 16Apr2010, viewed 200 times

• Consumer Warning: Beware of Car Accident Scammers
  Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern living and are something that we hope to never have to experience. The reality is that many of us will be involved in an accident in some way at some point in our life. What do you do if the person who hit you doesn’t want to give you their insurance information and offers you a few hundred bucks right there?
  Published 26Mar2010, viewed 200 times

• Lumbar Fusion
  Severe impact due to a car accident can shove bones, muscles, and tissues out of their normal positioning. While all of these results are highly painful, accidents that affect the spine can also cause far reaching symptoms.
  Published 05Mar2010, viewed 190 times

• Knee Injuries
  70% of all knee injuries occur in the ACL, so it is no surprise that ACL injuries are the most common type of knee injury in car accidents as well.
  Published 04Mar2010, viewed 222 times

• Rotator Cuff Injuries
  Most commonly, rotator cuff injuries are associated with situations of overuse in athletes such as swimmers and tennis players. However, this is also a common injury in car accidents. In the case of athletes, the injury to the rotator cuff is a slow, progressive injury. In car accidents, the impact causes a sudden tear of the tendon, usually requiring surgery to repair.
  Published 04Mar2010, viewed 281 times

• Whiplash Injuries
  Whiplash injuries are a common result of a car accident because of the sharp changes in speed and direction of the body. Rear-impact, or rear-end car crashes tend to produce the most cases of the whiplash personal injury because the occupants of the front car are not able to anticipate the crash and thus are caught off guard.
  Published 28Feb2010, viewed 211 times

• Tough New Cell Phone Driving Laws
  Distracted driving – in particular, texting on mobile communications devices – continues to be tagged as an increasing cause of auto accidents that routinely trigger wrongful death and personal injury cases. A new study shows that motorists who text and drive routinely have their eyes off the road 4.6 out of every 6 seconds they’re typing on their tiny keyboards.
  Published 12Feb2010, viewed 379 times

• How Traffic Signals Can Cause Auto Accidents
  You probably don’t think much about traffic lights at all – except to get irritated when you’re stuck at a red light with no other cars in sight. In two instances, however, cities trying to save the environment – or make a few extra dollars – can inadvertently put drivers at risk and increase the odds of a car accident, personal injury, or even wrongful death, just by toying with the basics of their traffic lights.
  Published 07Feb2010, viewed 254 times

• Stopping Drunk Drivers Before They Start
  In many instances, technology is a major cause of auto accidents – particularly when drivers use their cell phones for calls or texting when behind the wheel. Now, however, two U.S. Senators have teamed up with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) in an attempt to use new technology to avert tragedy and wrongful death instead.
  Published 13Jan2010, viewed 233 times

• Straight Talk Law: Distracted Driving
  Over the years, we’ve been conditioned to believe that drunk driving is the worst thing anyone can do when operating a motor vehicle. Well, just as technology has overtaken most aspects of our modern life, it’s also beginning to overtake alcohol as a leading cause of auto accidents.
  Published 31Dec2009, viewed 281 times

• Straight Talk Law: Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer
  It’s very important, when an incident like this occurs, to speak to a personal injury lawyer such as myself – especially before you agree to anything with an insurance company. Having said that, there’s also no need to rush into hiring a lawyer - you might want to speak to a few to get a feel for your case.
  Published 09Dec2009, viewed 243 times

• Straight Talk Law: The Holidays and Auto Accidents
  While we’re giving thanks for so many other wonderful things in our lives, we also need to be mindful that the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, year after year, produces more alcohol-related auto accidents and wrongful deaths than any other time of the year – including Christmas.
  Published 25Nov2009, viewed 242 times

• Struggling Economy Leads to Increase in Uninsured Drivers; Why you need UM/UIM Coverage
  In today’s economy, people are trying to save money any way that they can. To some, this means cutting back on, or even worse, completely eliminating their auto insurance coverage. What happens if you’re in an accident and the other driver has no insurance? Or what if the driver is underinsured? Will you be covered? You will be if you have uninsured or underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage.
  Published 25Nov2009, viewed 282 times

• Straight Talk Law: Less Daylight, More Auto Accidents
  The National Road Safety Foundation has done studies proving that auto accidents increase after the clocks fall back an hour. Besides the lack of visibility, the NRSF notes that commuting in the dark can also make drivers drowsier than usual.
  Published 07Nov2009, viewed 328 times

• Personal Injury Attorney Reveals Secrets for Your Auto Accident Injury Claim
  I have compiled a list of "9 Secrets that Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know" because they are hoping that you will commit one or more of these mistakes. What follows is a portion of that list.
  Published 29Oct2009, viewed 250 times

• Straight Talk Law: Wrongful Death in Sedona?
  If you’ve ever been to Sedona, Arizona, you are aware of the “mystical energy” that supposedly is part of the area. Many gurus and self-help leaders lead movements there to try to tap into that energy. But one such guru may have stepped over the line during a recent weekend retreat, which may result in three possible wrongful death and eighteen personal injury cases.
  Published 22Oct2009, viewed 229 times

• Straight Talk Law: Alcohol and Auto Accidents
  As any personal injury lawyer knows, alcohol is a large contributor to auto accidents and wrongful deaths. As a matter of fact, research shows that it is a factor in at least 40% of all auto and motorcycle accidents and causes roughly 13,000 wrongful deaths a year.
  Published 14Oct2009, viewed 271 times

• Straight Talk Law: Texting And Auto Accidents
  We’ve all been conditioned after years and years of public service announcements and tragic accidents we see on the news not to drink and drive. If we see someone obviously intoxicated, most of us feel it’s our obligation to intervene. But how many of us do anything when we see someone pull out a cell phone and start texting when they should be watching the road?
  Published 17Sep2009, viewed 308 times

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