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Unless you're a legal expert, you probably don't know what steps are involved or how to file a personal injury lawsuit in Washington State. If that's true, don't feel bad. Most people have no idea what to do after sustaining an injury. With that in mind, if you or a loved one was injured in an accident...

Cities and states across the country have long been dealing with the nationwide epidemic of distracted driving, but a recent surge of distracted drivers has prompted Washington state's Traffic Safety Commission to beef up enforcement patrols in Clark County this month - which also happens to be "Distracted Driving Awareness Month." Washington law enforcement agencies...

For a variety of reasons, accidents that involve commercial trucks can make for some of the most complicated personal injury cases. Frequently there are multiple vehicles involved. There may be as many as a dozen different defendants. Injuries tend to be serious or even fatal. Trucking companies tend to carry large insurance policies (frequently anywhere...

Winter is the darkest time of the year. In urban areas such as Vancouver, drivers are often at risk of hitting pedestrians and bicyclists at night. The driving risk becomes even greater in rural areas, which make up the vast majority of Washington. Poor visibility, fatigue, and unfavorable weather conditions often play a role in...

No matter how responsible and safe a driver you are, you can't always avoid sharing the road with a drunk driver. The Scott Law Firm in Vancouver, Washington handles a wide range of car accident cases, many of which are caused by drunk drivers. Consuming alcohol and operating a car is a dangerous combination. Many...

Many roadways have designated and marked areas where pedestrians must cross, but not all crossing areas are marked with painted lines. Washington state law (RCW 46.61.235) requires that drivers stop and remain stopped when pedestrians and cyclists are crossing the street. This applies to both marked cross walks and unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Under RCW...

Whether you were involved in a fender bender or a high-speed crash that you managed to walk away from, you may have sustained serious injuries without realizing it. You may not have felt any pain after your crash, but rather, a discomfort that seemed minor enough to walk off. It could be minor discomfort in...

We all come across other drivers who are in a hurry or take their frustration out on others for reasons we're not aware of. Aggressive driving may include tailgating, yelling, making disrespectful gestures and driving in a way that puts others in danger. According to the NHTSA, the most common causes of aggressive driving include:...

Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of catastrophic and deadly collisions in the United States. In fact, 10,511 people were killed in drunk driving crashes nationwide throughout 2018 — 166 of those deaths were in Washington State. On a national scale, drunk driving is the cause of about 30 percent of all road...

Being responsible and cautious on the road can significantly reduce your chances of being involved in a crash. It doesn't entirely prevent it, however. Crashes are usually caused by one thing: human error. Every time you drive, you could be sharing the road with a distracted driver, drunk driver, aggressive driver or drowsy driver. These...