Year: 2012

In the United States in 2008, 37,261 people lost their lives in vehicular accidents. This is one of the most common causes of death for people under the age of 30, and it is also a leading cause of death for those over 30. Over half of these fatal accidents…

If we are honest, most of us would have to admit to speeding, whether we go a few miles over the speed limit or put the “pedal to the metal.” We rationalize that everyone else speeds and that a few miles over the speed limit can’t possibly make much difference….

Anyone who lives in the Yakima Valley area knows how the weather here can change over the course of a year, from summertime extremes that reach into the 90s to wintertime lows that hover near zero. As we approach the end of autumn, Yakima Valley residents should be preparing for…

Yakima area car accident attorney Mariano Morales urges consumers to heed a recent advisory by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration about the use of counterfeit airbags to replace those damaged in some vehicle accidents. The NHTSA issued the advisory this month after receiving numerous complaints from consumers and…

The driver of a tanker truck loaded with fuel died this month in a fiery, multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 near Federal Way, according to a news report. According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident started when the driver of a Nissan Altima lost control and struck a barrier….

As Thanksgiving draws near, many Yakima Valley residents are making plans to spend the holiday with friends and relatives near and far. Whether you are driving across town or across country, Yakima Valley attorney Mariano Morales urges you to use caution and plan ahead for your trip. According to the…

When most people think of the term “personal injury accident,” they immediately think of a car accident. Car accidents certainly do fall within the definition of a personal injury accident; but many other types of accidents can also be considered a personal injury accident, such as a construction accident. By…

If you have been injured in a Yakima area accident that is someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation. To ensure that you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries, the first thing you need to do is to retain the services of a Yakima area personal injury…

A pedestrian was struck and injured by a Metro bus at a Seattle intersection in October. According to the Seattle Herald, the bus driver said he did not see the pedestrian who “came out of nowhere.” The King County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the accident. Washington State Bus Accidents Millions…

Investigators suspect that a woman who died in a head-on collision on the Key Peninsula in October may have been distracted by a dog on her lap, according to a report by the News Tribune. The woman was driving on Route 302 when her car crossed into oncoming traffic and…