Category: Personal Injury

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…

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…

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…

A container loaded with 68 cattle destined for a feedlot fell off a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 near Sunnyside, Wash., this month, killing 23 cattle, according to a news report. The container slid about 200 feet and landed on its side. A commercial tow truck righted the container while the…

Washington State offers numerous and varied outdoor opportunities throughout the year. Whether you prefer water skiing, snow skiing, four-wheeling or snowmobiling, Washington State has the terrain for you. Many of these outdoor recreational activities, however, carry a significant risk of personal injury, as evidenced by last week’s “jeeping” accident in…