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Bicycle accident victims are often seriously injured and unable to take action on their own behalf, relying instead on others to call 911 and apply first aid. Regardless of the severity of an accident, injured cyclists and their families often ask, “What should I do after a bicycle accident?” Under Washington RCW 4.22.070, the…

A bicycle accident is terrifying and traumatic for the exposed cyclist, who is vulnerable to direct impact and severe injury in a crash. Adding to the distress, it’s the injury victim’s responsibility to prove the at-fault driver’s liability after a bicycle accident. How do insurers and the injury victim determine liability after the accident?…

Bicyclists are vulnerable to severe injuries in accidents, often due to a negligent driver’s careless or reckless actions. After a bicycle accident, it’s important to know how long you have to file a claim. Under Washington RCW 4.16.080, a bicycle accident claim falls under personal injury law, allowing up to three years to file…

Breaking Down the Case: How Seattle Reached a 2.1 Million Dollar Verdict In March of 2020 a man was driving to work. He was driving a Ford F350 truck. As he drove toward an intersection located south of Seattle, he dropped his coffee cup on the floor, and it landed near his feet. He…

For those involved in a motorcycle accident, knowing what to do immediately after the initial incident is crucial to their safety. Fortunately, you can read all about this subject in the post below. DO GET TO SAFETY If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, your priority must be getting to safety. This means…

If we are going to answer the question of where most motorcycle accidents happen there are several factors we need to consider. The first is the locations across the USA that tend to have the largest number of motorcycle accidents. Once we have established this we will then examine the types of locations where…

When you have suffered a serious injury in an accident, such as a third-degree road rash, it can be an emotionally overwhelming time. Not only are you dealing with the shock and pain of being involved in an accident, but you are having to deal with treatment and the often considerable cost of treatment…

Car accidents happen every day, and if you’re unlucky enough to find yourself in one, it can be a stressful and scary experience. Even if you feel fine afterward, it’s important to seek medical attention to ensure a doctor takes a look at you to rule out any injuries or trauma that may go…

WHAT IS AN ANOXIC BRAIN INJURY? The brain requires a continuous supply of oxygen to function. An anoxic brain injury occurs when the supply of oxygen is disrupted, meaning that oxygen cannot reach the brain. Anoxic and hypoxic are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Anoxic brain injuries mean that no oxygen…

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in terms of the prevalence and severity of work-related accidents and injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are more than 4,000 fatal accidents within the construction sector every year. This equates to more than 10 deaths per day.  The most common…