Category: Personal Injury

If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic injury as the result of medical negligence, you may have a legal right to compensation for your injury or loss. In the State of Washington, the laws relating to medical negligence are complicated, so it is imperative that you consult an…

Many drivers consider speeding to be a minor offense. In fact, speeding is a leading cause of car accidents. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, speed was a factor in 101,576 motor vehicle collisions in the State of Washington in 2010, accounting for 23 percent of all wrecks…

A newly released federal report gives residents of Washington State something to celebrate. According to the report, Washington State ranked No. 1 in seatbelt usage across the nation in 2011, with a seatbelt use rate of 97.5 percent. This marks the seventh consecutive year that residents of Washington State have…

More than 10,000 people across the country are killed each year in rollover accidents, according to the National Safety Council. A recent Bellingham, Wash., car accident that injured a woman illustrates the dangers. The woman was in a Chevy Cavalier that was tailing a Ford Mustang when the Mustang slowed…

Head-on collisions are among the most catastrophic accidents that personal injury attorneys in the State of Washington are familiar with. Automobile manufacturers have worked to make safety improvements, but there is no way to eliminate the risk of serious injury when vehicles collide head on. On Nov. 30, two young…

Voters in the State of Washington approved a measure allowing people over 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use. Under the new law, the state will implement licensing schemes for marijuana growers, processors and retail stores. However, some officials are concerned that stoned drivers will…

Pedestrian accidents in the state of Washington are more common than many people realize. In fact, the Washington State Department of Transportation reports that collisions involving pedestrians are on the rise. In 2010, there were 1,930 collisions involving pedestrians, up from 1,787 the previous year. The number of people killed…

Fatigued driving is a serious problem, though it is difficult to determine the full extent of the issue because of inconsistencies in the way accident causes are determined and reported throughout the country. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says that drowsy driving is a factor in approximately 2.5 percent…

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…