Laws

Determining and proving liability after any car accident requires investigation, collecting evidence, and interviewing eyewitnesses and experts. Even a simple accident involving only two colliding vehicles can be challenging when proving liability. But when a crash involves multiple vehicles, not only does it increase the trauma of the accident for those injured, but it...

Car accident claims and lawsuits are by far the most common personal injury cases in Washington. Thousands of car accidents occur on the roadways in Washington annually, with 82,152 total car accidents reported in 2021 resulting in 2,502 serious injuries and 575 fatalities. The majority of these claims settle out of court, but when...

Washington’s well-paved scenic roads run from the heights of piney mountain peaks down to the beautiful pacific coastline, making it a particularly inviting state for motorcyclists. It’s also a desirable destination state for cyclists, with hundreds of miles of bike trails connecting communities across the state. With people traveling on two wheels around the...

With rising gas prices and rising awareness of harmful emissions, mopeds are an energy-efficient and eco-friendly choice for short daily commutes and weekend recreation. They provide individual mobility and freedom from parking problems and Washington urban-area traffic jams. But before you hop on a moped and head for the horizons it’s important to become...

Even with the many advances in vehicle safety features in recent years, seatbelts remain the biggest factor for surviving car accidents and minimizing the severity of injuries. In 2021, over 90% of Americans used seatbelts, saving an estimated annual average of close to 15,000 lives. A seatbelt keeps drivers and passengers from forceful ejection...