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Under Washington’s Public Records Act (PRA), police reports are available to the public, with limited exceptions. Washington 42.56 RC W. 070 states the following: “Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public inspection and copying all public records, unless the record falls within the specific exemptions …” The law’s definition…

A car accident is one of life’s most frightening experiences because it’s a terrifying reminder of how life can change in an instant. Accidents are even more traumatic when they cause serious injuries. Unfortunately, the distress of a Washington car accident often continues even after physical recovery, due to the state’s fault-based car accident…

Car accidents happen in an instant, but sometimes their consequences are long-lasting, affecting physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Depending on the cause of the accident, legal consequences and traffic citations may also impact a car accident victim, including their ability to recover the full value of their economic damages through a car accident claim….

Roads must intersect so that all travelers can reach their destinations safely when traffic flows in opposite directions, and drivers must make right or left turns. There are many types of intersections on Washington roadways, including roundabouts. A roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers first yield to those already in the roundabout. Once…

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…