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Car accidents are a major contributor to the number of disabled Americans, including in Washington, where car accidents are the leading cause of trauma, according to the Washington State Injury and Violence Prevention Guide. Suffering the pain and trauma of a car accident is always a terrifying experience, but it’s even more devastating when…

Washington has fault-based injury laws for car accidents, holding the driver who causes an accident responsible for damages such as property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. While proving fault to recover compensation isn’t always an easy task to begin with, an accident claim becomes more complex when someone…

Washington residents lead busy, productive lives, often requiring employees to travel for work-related tasks. In addition, Washington’s thriving shipping and freight industries require employed drivers to be on the roads in many types of commercial vehicles, leading to increased traffic congestion and accidents. When an employee causes a car accident while on the job,…

Washington requires every driver on the road to have a valid, current driver’s license and at least the minimum required auto insurance. Still, unlicensed drivers in Washington were involved in an alarming 546 traffic fatalities in a single recent year. Approximately three out of four drivers were operating a vehicle while their license was…

Many car and truck enthusiasts enjoy modifying their vehicles to improve performance, appearance, fuel efficiency, or simply to add personal touches to a car or truck to better express their personality. While it’s understandable for car hobbyists to wish to add modifications, many modifications are illegal, typically made so because they pose a danger…

Washington state’s licensing laws follow a Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) program for young drivers under the age of 18. A beginner driver is eligible for a learning permit at age 16. Then, after driving under a learner’s permit for at least six months, a Washington driver is eligible for an intermediate license until age…

We often think of car accidents as caused by a driver’s negligence, and such is the case for the majority of accidents. Driver error, carelessness, or recklessness are by far the most common causes of car accidents in Washington and elsewhere; however, sometimes a faulty auto part or mechanical failure causes an accident. Crashes…

Intersections are necessary junctures where roads intersect with traffic moving in different directions. Intersections are among the most common locations for car accidents. A guided intersection is one in which a traffic signal light directs traffic, helping to minimize the risk of intersection accidents. An experienced car accident lawyer in Arlington is here for…

A car accident can have long-reaching impacts on your life.  During the immediate aftermath of an accident, your chief concerns typically focus on enduring medical procedures, getting through the pain, and following your doctor’s recommendations to recover or gain the maximum level of medical improvement for your condition. You may also focus on repairing…

The aftermath and impacts of a serious car accident feel overwhelming, with effects that are often far-reaching into all aspects of the accident survivor’s life. The after-effects of a car accident often go beyond a damaged or totaled vehicle and extend to medical expenses and lost earnings. A successful car accident claim in Everett…