You’ve probably heard the term “expert witness” on TV dramas, but these experts actually play a very real and important role in personal injury cases. Also known as a judicial expert or professional witness, this figure doesn’t actually “witness” a crime. Instead, they’re considered to have expertise and key knowledge about a particular subject…
New research on Washington state drivers has found that too many of us are not making good decisions with smart phone use while behind the wheel. Researchers from the University of Washington examined the driving habits of citizens in six of the state’s counties: King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Whatcom and Yakima Counties. The first…
The odds are high that you will be involved in an car accident at some point in your life, if not already. According to the U.S. National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) there is a one in 366 chance you will be involved in an accident in your lifetime. The chances are much higher…
No matter where you go, locals in that community will likely complain that their area has the worst drivers. Let’s let the facts from a recent report on the matter shed some light on the matter. Allstate recently released their annual report on the most (and least) car accident prone cities in the U.S….
Personal injury law is often complex and maybe a little confusing to anyone other than practicing attorneys and other legal professionals. With that complexity comes plenty of misconceptions about the legal process in those cases. Here are some of the more common myths: Myth: You have to go to court to be compensated. In…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. There are a number of potential negative health consequences, one of them being a significant reduction in driving safety, due to the lack of quality sleep related to disorders like obstructive sleep apnea. In…
Last month, The NAFA Fleet Management Association expressed concerns over the National Transportation Safety Board’s new safety recommendations earlier this summer. After examining the results of a five year study, the NTSB found that single-unit trucks have been in a disproportionately high number of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in multivehicle crashes. NAFA, which represents…
It’s alarming to hear people insist that hands-free phone use in vehicles is not dangerous. That’s because the evidence does not back up that assertion. We already know that studies show cell phone use causes distracted driving and accidents, resulting in bodily injury and property damage. Yet, many state governments still do not…
Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is coverage available to you as an extra level of financial protection should you get into a car accident. Some states require the coverage, such as Oregon. If you are a resident of Washington, it’s up to you. In Washington, the coverage window for PIP is three years from…
Commercial trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, pass motorists every day on the roads and highways without incident. Still, sometimes a commercial truck can run awry, careen out of control, spill its freight or even lead to fatal accidents as cars, themselves are usually 36 times smaller. Statistics indicate that while the…