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The state of Washington expects bicyclists to follow the same laws as motor vehicles and therefore treats them the same way in the event of an accident. Under RCW 46.61.755 , a bicyclist has the same ...

Hit-and-run collisions have surged in Seattle, with fatal incidents rising from 1-2 per year to 8 recently. In the past 4 years, drivers fled in 2 out of 5 fatal pedestrian and bike collisions ...

If you have been involved in a car accident , the first thing you should do is call the police . Having the police record all the information and fill out an accident report is the surest way of ...

After being in a collision of any kind, you may experience varying levels of injury or damage to your property. At Law Office of J.D. Smith, PLLC, we realize that understanding what you should do ...

While questions are still being asked as to why the Skagit Bridge on interstate 5 was allowed to reach such a dire state, Washington Department of Transportation has begun full-fledge efforts to ...

For the most part, compensation you receive as a personal injury settlement is not taxable on the state or federal level whether you received the funds as a settlement before trial or after filing a ...

If you have been involved in a car accident , the first thing you should do is call the police . Having the police record all the information and fill out an accident report is the surest way of ...

Obviously, one of the most common concerns when a person is injured and has consulted an attorney is the ultimate monetary worth of their case. Personal injury cases can cover a variety of cases ...

While questions are still being asked as to why the Skagit Bridge on interstate 5 was allowed to reach such a dire state, Washington Department of Transportation has begun full-fledge efforts to ...

In Washington State, when a dog bites any person while such person is in a public place or lawfully in or on private property of the dog's owner, the dog's owner shall be held liable for any damages ...

While questions are still being asked as to why the Skagit Bridge on interstate 5 was allowed to reach such a dire state, Washington Department of Transportation has begun full-fledge efforts to ...

Exploding shipping containers have popped up – literally – in western Washington's ports. This issue is said to be the result of contaminated refrigerators that are commonly referred to as "reefers" ...

Accidents happen every day, everywhere and in a myriad of ways. It is impossible to see them coming, but sometimes if another person had been proactive and responsible they may have been avoided. One ...

For the most part, compensation you receive as a personal injury settlement is not taxable on the state or federal level whether you received the funds as a settlement before trial or after filing a ...

In Washington State, when a dog bites any person while such person is in a public place or lawfully in or on private property of the dog's owner, the dog's owner shall be held liable for any damages ...

Obviously, one of the most common concerns when a person is injured and has consulted an attorney is the ultimate monetary worth of their case. Personal injury cases can cover a variety of cases ...

Under the laws surrounding premises liability , it holds property owners responsible for any and all accidents that may occur on their premises. This could involve injuries that occur on residential ...

For the most part, compensation you receive as a personal injury settlement is not taxable on the state or federal level whether you received the funds as a settlement before trial or after filing a ...

Last year, the family of a fourteen year-old girl filed a lawsuit against Monster Energy® beverages because she went into cardiac arrest after drinking two 24 ounce Monster drinks within a day. ...

When people are hurt in a slip and fall accident, the problem becomes determining who is at fault. Property owners cannot always be held accountable for immediately fixing a hazardous condition, ...

Under the laws surrounding premises liability , it holds property owners responsible for any and all accidents that may occur on their premises. This could involve injuries that occur on residential ...

Accidents happen every day, everywhere and in a myriad of ways. It is impossible to see them coming, but sometimes if another person had been proactive and responsible they may have been avoided. One ...

Last year, the family of a fourteen year-old girl filed a lawsuit against Monster Energy® beverages because she went into cardiac arrest after drinking two 24 ounce Monster drinks within a day. ...