April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. What To Do If You Are Hit by a Distracted Driver.
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Spring Increases Risk of Car Accidents in the Rain
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What to Know About a Car Accident Claim Against a Drunk Driver
However, even with clear evidence of intoxication, cases involving drunk drivers can be complex and contested. Injury lawyers who have experience handling personal injury claims against drunk drivers know how to gather evidence to build a favorable case. If you or a loved one was injured in a collision involving a drunk driver, hiring an experienced local car accident attorney can greatly improve your odds of receiving a full and fair settlement.
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Drowsy Driving Accidents After Daylight Savings Time Change
What is a Fair Settlement for a Back Injury from a Car Accident?
Back injuries are common in car accidents. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, accounting for 38% of all cases in the United States. Damage to the spinal cord is the most serious type of back injury as it can result in loss of function, mobility, and feeling. Other back injuries, including spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, and ruptured or herniated disks, strains, and damage to intervertebral discs are not as debilitating but can still result in tremendous issues. Considering the pain and suffering, medical expenses, disability, and lost wages that can be caused by back injuries, those who are injured may wonder: what is a fair settlement for a back injury from a car accident?
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How to Secure a Settlement for Non-Visible Car Accident Injuries
There are many common types of car accident injuries ranging from severe to mild. Within this spectrum, there are visible injuries such as burns, cuts, and broken bones as well as non-visible injuries such as whiplash, traumatic brain injury, and internal bleeding. Regardless of whether an injury is visible or not, it is up to the injured person to file an accident claim and prove that their injuries were caused by the accident.
Non-visible car accident injuries can be harder to prove than visible injuries, which makes it even more important to speak with an experienced, local car accident attorney who can help you navigate the complexities of your case and negotiate a full and fair settlement on your behalf.
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American Heart Month: How Physical Injuries Can Impact Heart Health
What we know: Traumatic injuries can create a wide-range of negative effects, including on cardiovascular health. By understanding these risks, we can take proactive steps to care for our heart health. If someone is injured because of another person’s negligence, a personal injury attorney can help make sure the settlement fully covers all of their injuries. This includes any immediate harm, but also long-term conditions that develop as a result of the trauma such as heart disease, hypertension, or other cardiovascular complications.
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WalletHub Ranks Washington the Second Worst State to Drive in 2026
For the fourth year in a row, Wallet Hub has ranked Washington State the second worst state to drive in the nation – right behind Hawaii. For drivers in the state, this ranking may not come as a surprise. Heavy traffic and never-ending construction projects lead to long, frustrating commutes on a regular basis. The weather, which can be wet and icy through half of the year, along with high levels of vehicle break-ins and the high cost of car insurance and vehicle repairs in the Seattle metro area summarize why Washington has been ranked the second worst state to drive in 2026.
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Put Off Filing Your Car Accident Injury Claim? Take These Steps in the New Year.
It’s early January and that means people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. If you were injured in a car accident in 2025 – or even in 2024 – and you have been putting off filing an injury claim, it is not too late to get started! In Washington State, people injured in a collision due to the actions of another driver have three years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Make contacting a car accident attorney your New Year’s resolution!
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NSC Christmas Collision Traffic Fatalities Estimate 2025
Losing a loved one in an accident is devastating, especially during the holiday season when families are meant to be together. While no legal action can ever replace what you’ve lost, you may have options to seek justice through a car accident wrongful death claim if your loved one’s death was caused by another driver’s negligence. An experienced local car accident attorney can help you understand your rights, explain the claims process, and guide you through the next steps when you’re ready.