by Michael TarioDecember 12, 2024 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Toy Safety and Product Liability During Safe Toys & Gifts Month

December is Safe Toys & Gifts Month, an annual tradition aimed at bringing awareness about the safety of toys and gifts for children. With the holiday season upon us, this campaign serves as an important reminder for anyone gifting toys to prioritize safety. In order to prevent accidents and injuries, event organizers emphasize choosing age-appropriate, hazard-free toys.

Choosing Safe Toys & Gifts for The Holidays

How parents can prevent toy related injuries? Use these tips to reduce the risk of purchasing an unsafe toy for the littles in your life:

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by Michael TarioDecember 10, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Reminds Us to Make Smart Choices This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time for fun, celebration, and spending time with the people we love. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when impaired driving increases, putting thousands of lives at risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has worked to educate the public about the risk of driving under the influence with their long-standing “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. This effort reminds everyone to make smart choices and avoid driving under the influence, especially during the holiday season when the risks are highest.

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by Michael TarioDecember 2, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Fatal Car Accidents and The Risks of Excessive Speed

Every time we drive, we are making decisions that impact the lives of others and ourselves. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t take the risks of speeding seriously enough. Not only does excessive speed make the driver more likely to lose control, but it increases the risk of a deadly and destructive accident. Sadly, too many families suffer irreversible loss as a result of this preventable behavior. By understanding the role that speed can play in fatal car accidents and consciously avoiding excessive speed, we can help save lives and make our roads safer.

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by Michael TarioNovember 25, 2024 Personal Injury Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Simple Negligence Vs Gross Negligence in Personal Injury Claims Against Businesses

Personal injury claims can be used to hold businesses accountable for unsafe practices that cause harm to their customers. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall in a poorly maintained store or injuries from defective products, personal injury claims are the best chance for victims to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

The circumstances of each case help courts determine whether a simple negligence vs gross negligence claim is appropriate.

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by Michael TarioNovember 18, 2024 Medical Malpractice Blog Bellingham0 comments

Medical Errors Persist in High Numbers Despite Decades of Patient Advocacy

Despite decades of efforts to improve patient safety, medical errors still plague U.S. hospitals with surgical patients most at risk. A recent BMJ study shows that more than one-third of all patients admitted for surgery experience adverse events, with one in five of those events being caused by medical errors. These shocking numbers illustrate one of the biggest challenges in medicine today: how to keep patients safe in an increasingly complex medical landscape.

If you or a loved one was seriously harmed because of the negligent care of a medical professional, contact a local medical malpractice lawyer to discuss your legal rights. You may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim to recover damages.

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by Michael TarioNovember 7, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Should I Purchase GAP Coverage? When It Might Be a Smart Choice.

When you’re buying a new vehicle or a relatively new used vehicle, one of the financial questions that will come up with the dealer is whether you would like to purchase GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) coverage. It’s common for people to view GAP coverage as just another expense, but it can be very helpful in certain circumstances.

If you’re purchasing a new or recent year vehicle, it is important to protect yourself financially in case your car is stolen or you get into an accident and your vehicle is written off by your insurance company. Let’s talk more about GAP coverage and why it might be right for you.

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by Michael TarioNovember 4, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

What is The Average Cost of Car Accident Medical Bills?

The cost of medical bills after a car accident can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the injuries and the amount of medical care required. In many cases, the cost of medical care is far more than people can afford to pay on their own. Medical bills for a car accident may involve ambulance expenses, ER visits, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. These costs can add up quickly and may be covered in a variety of ways.

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by Michael TarioOctober 31, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Risks of Losing Control of a Motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting, but it is not without unique and significant risks. Being exposed to the open air, a motorcyclist is less shielded than drivers and passengers in other types of motor vehicles, and is, therefore, more likely to sustain more serious injuries in a crash. According to injury facts from the NSC, motorcycles make up only three percent of all registered vehicles and 0.7 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, yet motorcyclists accounted for 14.6 percent of all traffic fatalities and 3.5 percent of all injuries in 2022.

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by Michael TarioOctober 24, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

It’s National School Bus Safety Week. How To Drive Safely Around School Buses.

It’s National School Bus Safety Week! This year’s event runs from October 21-25 so this week is the perfect time to remind drivers about slowing down, staying alert, and following best practices when they encounter a school bus on the road. Statistics show that school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation for students, but accidents can still happen – especially when drivers fail to follow their state’s school bus laws. More than 25 million children ride school buses on a daily basis, so it’s essential that drivers do their part to keep kids safe while sharing the road.

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by Michael TarioOctober 21, 2024 Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week. Let’s Talk About Teen Drivers and Road Safety.

National Teen Driver Safety Week, held this year from October 20-26, 2024, is a good time to talk about the risks young drivers face on the road. Now in its 17th year, this week is dedicated to raising awareness and finding solutions to prevent teen injuries and fatalities caused by car accidents. As parents, we certainly want to make the roads safer for our teens, which is why it’s important to understand the unique challenges teen drivers face—and how we can contribute to reducing those risks through education.

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