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After working on Seattle auto accident settlements for several years as a Bellevue injury attorney I have seen what disasters can happen on wet or flooded roads. Heavy rains, wind and unusual cold are all characteristics of La Nina, the weather pattern that has been thrashing Washington with stormy weather this winter. The heavy levels of rainfall and snow create a dangerous situation as the water levels in local creeks and rivers rise and flood. Washington floods can cause serious damage to...
•Forearm Injuries
Being a attorney and working on accident settlements, I have seen the serious upper body injuries that can occur in an auto accident. The upper body, particularly the arms, neck and head suffer the most frequent injuries in auto accidents simply from the force of the accident jerking the body forwards and backwards. When involved in a high speed car accident the force on our bones as you grip the steering wheel can cause wrist fractures, shoulder injuries and forearms fractures.
The forearm...
•What you Need to do Following a Motorcycle Accident to Get the Best Motorcycle Accident Settlement
I have seen several accident victims harm their cases by not doing everything they should have following the crash. A lot of people don't actually think about the fact that they could be struck by a negligent or distracted driver, but it happens, so it is best to be prepared with the understanding of how to proceed afterwards. Having been in a motorcycle accident myself, I understand all too well how disorienting a crash can be, but in order to ensure you make your case as solid as possible,...
•Washington State Wrongful Death Claims: A Guide
In Washington State, there are two different types of wrongful death claims, and a significant loophole in the process that should be resolved. As a Seattle personal injury lawyer, I have handled wrongful death cases all through my career, and believe that there has to be a change in the system to achieve the justice our legal system strives to attain. The two kinds of claims are classified as a "general" claim and a "survivor" claim. Unfortunately, due to the restrictions of the general...
•Busting Auto Insurance Claim Myths
Being a personal injury lawyer, I've found a large number of my clients do not understand the insurance claims process before they come to me to fight their case. Occasionally these misconceptions can wreck a case, so it's essential that people understand how to communicate with the insurance company prior to filing a claim. It's my firm belief that with better facts, people will manage their car crash claims in a more advantageous way. In order to make sure that you don't harm your case prior...
•What to Do After a Seattle Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening and disorienting experience. You are injured and trying to recover physically, but your new worry is how you will recover financially from your medical bills and lost wages. Your actions following a Seattle car accident are important, because they help determine your success or failure in a Washington personal injury claim.
If you've been injured in a Seattle car accident, there are certain actions to take and actions to avoid when you...
•Are We Safer With Google In The Driver's Seat?
? Are the safest drivers...no drivers at all?
Recently Google, the huge corporation that rose up from the phenomenal online search engine of the same name, revealed that it has been using a special "driverless car" to drive the roads of California - even up and down Lombard Street, the most curvy road in downtown San Francisco and known as one of the more difficult streets to navigate.
Equipped with a bizarre spinning "laser cylinder" on top of the vehicle roof, as well as a full complement...
•Car Stunts: When Teens Try To Defy Death
Blame YouTube. Blame the success of the "Jackass" TV series and films. Whatever the reason, teens are engaging in more and more overtly-dangerous car stunts - and racking up an alarming number of car accidents involving personal injury and wrongful death.
First the good news; according to researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), fatal teen car accidents, overall, declined by 36% between 2004 and 2008. While car accidents resulting in wrongful death are still...
•The Deadly Toll of Car Accidents Caused By Texting And Driving
Almost everyone is aware that the act of texting while driving can be incredibly dangerous. But a new study pinpoints just how deadly it can be.
Researchers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, analyzing nationwide traffic data from the Facility Accident Reporting System, as well as texting records from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and CTIA, a wireless telecom industry group, have determined that over 16,000 wrongful deaths can be attributed to...
•Medical Errors Kill More People Than Car Accidents
Heart Disease, Cancer, Stroke, Respiratory Diseases and Accidents (including car accidents) top the list for leading causes of death in the United States, but there is another killer that we are led to believe doesn't exist- death from medical error. Most individuals feel safe while checking in a hospital for a routine surgery and don't bat an eye before changing into the hospital gown and wearing the identity bracelet, but over the last decade hospitals have been revealed as a silent killer-...
•Attorney Advertisements Uncovered
Here are some explanations of the most commonly used phrases by lawyers in the Yellowpages and on television.
1.) "No fee if no recovery!" - A lot of injury lawyers use this in their advertisements as if they are unique in offering it. The reality, though, is that every personal injury lawyer I know has this same policy. It means that if the lawyer does not recover any money for you from your case, then you do not owe them anything beyond their out of pocket expenses. These out of pocket...
•Lawyer Advertising Gimmicks
As a personal injury attorney, I have seen a lot of deceiving lawyer advertisements on television and in the Yellowpages that trick people into hiring a lawyer or law firm that is not right for their case. I can't stand it when lawyers do anything but serve the greater good, and these ads hurt injury victims who are in need of help. Here is a quick rundown of some of the deceiving tactics used in lawyer ads:
1.) The bar exam does not determine what type of lawyer someone is: The bar exam...
•Secrets of the Courtroom
Most people that have never been involved in a trial before have a complete misunderstanding of what exactly goes on in the courtroom. This is the case in large part because of how it is portrayed on television and in the media. There are a few misconceptions in particular that I hear a lot as a car accident attorney that I would like to clarify in this article. Here are a few realities of the courtroom that people who have not been involved in a personal injury case may not know.
Frivolous...
•Personal Injury 101
Having a complete understanding of the basic factors involved in a personal injury case is the first step towards deciding whether or not you have a viable injury claim. Everybody gets injured in some regard at some point in their life, but the vast majority of these injuries do not give reason for to hire a personal injury attorney. In general, you have a potential personal injury case if someone else is at-fault for the injury. There are three main aspects that define these cases, and every...
•Teaching Safe Driving Habits to Teens
Teens are 4 times more likely than an adult to be involved in a fatal auto accident. As a car accident attorney, wrongful death lawyer and most of all a parent- this statistic is worrisome to me. Many elements are said to contribute to the high numbers of teen traffic fatalities: the risk taker attitude, immortality mentality, speeding and racing, distractions such as passengers and cell phones and probably the most important- inexperience. With the immense dangers behind the wheel it is...
•Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring a personal injury lawyer for your injury case is one of the best things you can do to get the money you deserve to cover everything you lost from a car accident, but it is not a decision you can take lightly. There are a lot of factors involved that should influence your decision on which Seattle auto accident lawyer to hire, so it is important not to make a rash decision based on an ad you saw in the Yellowpages or on TV. Here are a few key characteristics to look for in a lawyer to...
•Teen Drunk Driving: Starting the Conversation
Since automobiles first started being mass produced intoxicated driving has been a problem. With vehicles now traveling speeds well over the 45 mph max of the original Model T drinking and driving has become even more dangerous. With the combination of a teenager’s limited experience driving a car and alcohol is even more deadly and is the reason behind 60% of teen auto accident fatalities.
The legal drinking limit of 21 has saved quite a few lives since it was set into law in 1984 and drunk...
•Teen Drug Use and Driving
I think a lot of parents would be surprised to hear that the leading cause of death amongst kids 16-19 is car accidents. I understand that this scary statistic is created by a lot of variables. Being a parent of two young boys, I also believe that this problem needs to be fixed, and that there are ways to cut down on these heartbreaking fatalities. Drugs and driving doesn’t get nearly the publicity of drunk-driving, but it is a significant factor in teenage auto accidents that cannot be...
•Top Teen Driving Tips
I always get a little apprehensive when teens get behind the wheel. Both the mentality and lack of experience in teen drivers increases their likelihood of being involved in an accident. Car accidents are the biggest life taker for teens and parents can sometimes feel at a loss to know how to protect their child while giving them their space to learn. In the case of teen drivers, education goes a long way.
Teen car accidents occur so frequently because of a few different factors. The most...
•Preparing Your Teen for the Road
I understand how dangerous the roads can be particularly if your car is prone to breaking down at inopportune times. At some point every driver is left stranded on the side of the road. Whether it be a flat tire or an overheated engine a broken car can lead to a very dangerous situation when stuck in an intersection or on the side of a busy highway with limited visibility. These types of inopportune circumstances have been known to lead to fatal car accidents for adult drivers and can be even...
•Make It ‘Safety First’ For Family Vehicles
When you take the family out on the road, you want to make sure you arrive at your destination with everyone safe and sound. That means doing everything you can to avoid car accidents that could result in personal injury and even wrongful death.
An important place to start to safeguard your brood is making sure your family vehicle has the best safety features available. I’ve seen firsthand what a difference they can make. So, when thinking about your next car purchase, ask if the following...
•Are New Distracted Driving Laws Doing Enough to Keep Us Safe?
? As the founder of Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD), I am keeping a keen eye on the effect of legislation passed earlier this year in Olympia that made non-hands-free use of a cell phone a primary offense. I came across an article by KNDO – Tri-Cities NBC affiliate – that talked about how the new law may be causing more harm than good. I have worked with numerous clients that have been hurt by distracted drivers, so it is of the utmost importance to me that we figure out the best way...
•Teens and Distracted Driving: The Danger Doesn’t Stop Them
9 out of 10 teens are aware that texting and driving is a dangerous combination.
The problem is, however, that 9 out of 10 teens also engage in the potentially-lethal practice.
That’s the big shocker from the results of a new online survey of teenage drivers sponsored by Seventeen magazine and the AAA auto club. The survey of 1,999 teens ages 16 to 19 was conducted this past May.
“Teens do continue to drive distracted even when they recognize the dangers,” commented William Van Tassel,...
•Senior Drivers: Safer Than Ever
Here’s a statistic that may shock you; someone in America is turning 62 every 8 seconds – and this is projected to hold true for the next 19 years.
The Baby Boomers are turning grey in incredible numbers – and many road safety experts expected a subsequent rise in senior car accidents, thinking that many would drive past the age where it was safe to do so.
Instead, according to a recent study at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit educational organization, the opposite...
•10 Ways to Prevent an Auto Accident
Sure, I am a personal injury attorney, but that doesn’t mean that I enjoy hearing about, or representing the victims of, preventable car accidents. Part of my role is to help all the drivers out there to be safer on the road.Texting, eating and applying makeup while driving, changing the radio station, reprogramming the navigation system, talking on the phone or driving intoxicated all contribute to the 6+ million car accidents witnessed in the United States every year. Though you may not...
•Texting and Driving: It’s Not Just Teens
As the founder of the Teens Against Distracted Driving movement, I’ve long known that younger drivers regularly court danger by texting and driving. It makes sense, as this is the generation that grew up with cell phone technology – it’s as natural to them as breathing.
Recent research suggests, however, that their parents are just as guilty as their children might be of this type of distracted driving – a practice responsible for many motorcycle and car accidents that lead to personal injury...
•11 Ways to Keep You and Your Family Safe While Driving
Like most of us, I drive every day, sometimes with my young children in the car. My primary concern is keeping my kids and me safe on the roads. Sometimes, we have to be worried about the drivers all around us in order to ensure that we are safe.
For example, while driving along interstate 5 not too long ago I witnessed a driver swerving within their lane and driving in a rather chaotic manner- I quickly decided I wanted to be nowhere near the sporadic driver and proceeded to move over two...
•Straight Talk Law: Safe Summer Driving
Holidays were created to allow us to relax from our everyday cares and woes and enjoy ourselves with friends and families. Unfortunately, as a personal injury attorney practicing in Seattle, Washington, I see the other tragic side of these yearly festivities – a spike in car and motorcycle accidents, as well as a slew of cases involving personal injury and wrongful death.
It’s no secret that holiday driving can be deadly. We’re usually warned on the news about upcoming holiday weekends – the...
•What To Do After A Car Accident
Undoubtedly, you don’t like to think about the experience of being in a car accident, anymore than you (or anyone else) like to consider being involved in any unpleasant situation. But consider this – the odds are that one out of every four people will be in a car accident at some point in their lifetime.
As a personal injury lawyer practicing in the Seattle, Washington area, I deal with car accident victims every day – and many times, they just didn’t know how to properly react after the...
•Motorcycle Accident Facts
Motorcycle accidents, as any personal injury attorney lawyer will tell you, are usually deadlier than car accidents. Whereas a car can help shield a motorist from injuries, the only protection a motorcycle rider really only has a safety helmet – if he or she is in fact wearing one – to prevent serious injury.
I've seen my share of tragedy that comes as a result of riding the roads on two wheels instead of four. I’d like to share some somber statistics on motorcycle accidents and caution...
•Run-Off Roadway Car Accidents
They call Missouri the “Show Me” State. And the video just released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol could show you how to save your life.
According to the Patrol’s Colonel Ron Replogle, 50% of all fatal car accidents every year in Missouri are caused by vehicles driving off the roadway for whatever reason – going too fast, distracted driving or losing control of the vehicle. That’s right – half.
Why? Mostly because, according to the Missouri Police, when the vehicle’s tires drop off the...
•Straight Talk Information About Washington Auto Insurance
In Washington State, a driver must have at least $25,000 per person limit or $50,000 per occurrence limit for liability coverage in case he or she causes an auto accident.
The straight talk is that with minimum coverage, the most an insurance company will pay to an individual will be $25,000 and the most it will pay for any one accident, regardless of the number of people injured, is $50,000. If you have minimum limits, that means that the most your insurance company will ever pay to one...
•The Drive Against Distracted Driving
The drive against distracted driving seems to be gaining momentum – and just in time.
Distracted driving – the practice of operating a motor vehicle while calling or texting on cell phones or engaging in other activities that distract from the road – has been an increasing problem in our society, in the same category as driving under the influence. Certain types of distracted driving are actually more dangerous than drunk driving – and can easily cause just as many car accidents that result...
•Consumer Warning: Beware of Car Accident Scammers
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern living and are something that we hope to never have to experience. The reality is that many of us will be involved in an accident in some way at some point in our life. What do you do if the person who hit you doesn’t want to give you their insurance information and offers you a few hundred bucks right there?
Imagine that you were sitting at a red light, minding your own business and then out of nowhere someone rear ends you. Your neck jerks...
•Lumbar Fusion
Severe impact due to a car accident can shove bones, muscles, and tissues out of their normal positioning. While all of these results are highly painful, accidents that affect the spine can also cause far reaching symptoms. The spinal column is made up of 24 vertebrae, each separated by a disc to provide cushioning and separation of the bones. The lowest five vertebrae are called the lumbar vertebrae and make up the lower portion of the back. Many people complain of lower back pain as they...
•Rotator Cuff Injuries
Most commonly, rotator cuff injuries are associated with situations of overuse in athletes such as swimmers and tennis players. However, this is also a common injury in car accidents. In the case of athletes, the injury to the rotator cuff is a slow, progressive injury. In car accidents, the impact causes a sudden tear of the tendon, usually requiring surgery to repair.
It is important to understand the workings of the shoulder to grasp the depth of the injury. The rotator cuff is comprised...
•Knee Injuries
Over the past several years, car manufacturers have focused on reducing injuries leading to wrongful deaths in car accidents . This has focused much of their attention on ensuring the safety of the driver and rider’s head, neck, and chest. These efforts have greatly reduced the number of deaths in car accidents. However, car accidents still occur every day and all of the focus on the upper body has left the lower body without any real safety advancements. The driver’s knees are especially...
•Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash injuries are a common result of a car accident because of the sharp changes in speed and direction of the body. Rear-impact, or rear-end car crashes tend to produce the most cases of the whiplash personal injury because the occupants of the front car are not able to anticipate the crash and thus are caught off guard. Sometimes, anticipation of the pending impact can make these injuries even worse! Studies have shown that one in five people involved in a rear-impact car accident have...
•Tough New Cell Phone Driving Laws
Distracted driving – in particular, texting on mobile communications devices – continues to be tagged as an increasing cause of auto accidents that routinely trigger wrongful death and personal injury cases. A new study shows that motorists who text and drive routinely have their eyes off the road 4.6 out of every 6 seconds they’re typing on their tiny keyboards.
Across the country and even around the globe, legislative efforts to curb this dangerous practice are growing by leaps and bounds....
•How Traffic Signals Can Cause Auto Accidents
Did you ever think that traffic lights could actually increase the likelihood of auto accidents?
You probably don’t think much about traffic lights at all – except to get irritated when you’re stuck at a red light with no other cars in sight. In two instances, however, cities trying to save the environment – or make a few extra dollars – can inadvertently put drivers at risk and increase the odds of a car accident, personal injury, or even wrongful death, just by toying with the basics of...
•Stopping Drunk Drivers Before They Start
In many instances, technology is a major cause of auto accidents – particularly when drivers use their cell phones for calls or texting when behind the wheel. Now, however, two U.S. Senators have teamed up with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) in an attempt to use new technology to avert tragedy and wrongful death instead.
Near the end of 2009, during the approach of the holiday season, which traditionally sees a spike in the number of DUI-related auto and motorcycle accidents, Senators...
•Straight Talk Law: Distracted Driving
Over the years, we’ve been conditioned to believe that drunk driving is the worst thing anyone can do when operating a motor vehicle. Well, just as technology has overtaken most aspects of our modern life, it’s also beginning to overtake alcohol as a leading cause of auto accidents.
The rising use of gadgets such as GPS systems, iPods and, most especially, cell phones, has given rise to what’s been called a deadly epidemic of “distracted driving,” according to a recent article in “The...
•Straight Talk Law: Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most of us don’t want – or expect – to end up involved in a lawsuit. On either side. It’s an uncomfortable situation for anyone. People don’t generally enjoy conflict of any kind – and the legal system, in many cases, baffles them. There are situations, however, that require you to take steps to either protect yourself or receive the justice you deserve. And those situations will often require the services of a personal injury lawyer.
You may have been injured in an auto accident that...
•Struggling Economy Leads to Increase in Uninsured Drivers; Why you need UM/UIM Coverage
In today’s economy, people are trying to save money any way that they can. To some, this means cutting back on, or even worse, completely eliminating their auto insurance coverage. What happens if you’re in an accident and the other driver has no insurance? Or what if the driver is underinsured? Will you be covered? You will be if you have uninsured or underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage.
To help get a better understanding of uninsured or underinsured coverage, consider these scenarios:
• If you...
•Straight Talk Law: The Holidays and Auto Accidents
Thanksgiving Marks the Beginning of Dangerous Times on America’s Roads
While a familiar holiday song labels this “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” it’s also one of the most dangerous.
While we’re giving thanks for so many other wonderful things in our lives, we also need to be mindful that the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, year after year, produces more alcohol-related auto accidents and wrongful deaths than any other time of the year – including Christmas. The high level of drunk...
•Straight Talk Law: Less Daylight, More Auto Accidents
The End of Daylight Savings Time Increases Road Hazards
Every year at this time, we see an increase in auto accidents. The reason is simple – with the end of daylight savings time comes an increase of darkness around the time of rush hour, when traffic is at a peak. Drivers aren’t used to the decreased visibility – and neither for that matter are pedestrians, who might take chances crossing roads when they shouldn’t. Wrongful death cases as a result of auto accidents are a strong...
•Personal Injury Attorney Reveals Secrets for Your Auto Accident Injury Claim
In my experience representing thousands of injured victims, I believe that there is no such thing as a “perfect” case. Each one has its challenges to overcome and requires hard work no matter the size. Here are some secrets that insurance companies don’t want you to know because they are hoping that you will commit one or more of these mistakes.
• SECRET 1. Get enough information at the accident scene. Failing to get all important information at the accident scene can virtually ruin your...
•Straight Talk Law: Wrongful Death in Sedona?
? Personal Injury Attorneys May Be Hired After Sweat Lodge Tragedy
If you’ve ever been to Sedona, Arizona, you are aware of the “mystical energy” that supposedly is part of the area. Many gurus and self-help leaders lead movements there to try to tap into that energy. But one such guru may have stepped over the line during a recent weekend retreat, which may result in three possible wrongful death and eighteen personal injury cases.
James Arthur Ray, whose website promotes spiritual and...
•Straight Talk Law: Alcohol and Auto Accidents
Drunk Drivers and Severe Personal Injury
As any personal injury lawyer knows, alcohol is a large contributor to auto accidents and wrongful deaths. As a matter of fact, research shows that it is a factor in at least 40% of all auto and motorcycle accidents and causes roughly 13,000 wrongful deaths a year.
The good news is that drunk driving seems to be on the decline in America over the past few decades. A recent survey showed that roughly 2.2 percent of drivers on the road had a...
•Straight Talk Law: Texting And Auto Accidents
Copyright (c) 2009 Jason Epstein
We’ve all been conditioned after years and years of public service announcements and tragic accidents we see on the news not to drink and drive. If we see someone obviously intoxicated, most of us feel it’s our obligation to intervene.
But how many of us do anything when we see someone pull out a cell phone and start texting when they should be watching the road?
As a Seattle, Washington lawyer dealing with lawsuits resulting from auto accidents, I’ve...
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