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Event Data Recorders and Car Accidents in Washington: What the Data Can Prove
How EDR Evidence Can Strengthen a Claim When Liability Is Disputed, or Damage Appears Minor If you've been injured in a car accident in Vancouver or anywhere in Southwest Washington, one of the most important pieces of evidence in your case may already exist, stored silently in the vehicle that hit you. It's called an…
Read More »Can You Still Recover Compensation Without a Ticket Being Issued?
An Experienced Vancouver Car Accident Lawyer Can Fight for Your Rights If you're involved in a car accident and there has been an injury, a police officer will typically arrive, take statements from both drivers and any witnesses who are present, and obtain relevant documents at the scene (such as driver’s license and proof of insurance).…
Read More »Why Children Are at Higher Risk for Serious Dog Bite Injuries
What Parents in Vancouver and Across Washington Should Know After an Attack Dog bites can be traumatic at any age. But when the victim is a child, the outcome can be far more severe, even if the bite happened in a familiar place such as a neighbor’s yard, a friend’s house, or a relative’s living…
Read More »Washington State Targets Zero Traffic Deaths by 2030
Understanding the State’s Vision for Safer Roads and Communities Washington State has set an ambitious goal: to reduce all traffic deaths and serious injuries to zero by the year 2030. Known as the Target Zero plan, this initiative represents one of the most comprehensive statewide traffic safety efforts in the country. It’s a commitment not…
Read More »Vancouver Residents Urge City to Strengthen E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules
Safety Concerns Grow as Crashes and Complaints Increase Across the City E-bikes and e-scooters have become a common sight on Vancouver’s streets, sidewalks, and trails. What began as an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and fun way to get around has now sparked growing safety concerns among residents. At a recent Vancouver City Council community forum, several residents…
Read More »Broken Humerus From an Accident in Washington
What to Know About Recovery, Treatment, and Your Legal Rights A broken bone is one of the most painful and disruptive injuries a person can experience. Bones such as the humerus, pictured above, can easily break and fracture during a serious accident. This particular X-ray was taken following an event where someone tripped and fell…
Read More »Broken Clavicle After a Car Accident? Know Your Rights
What Vancouver Car Accident Victims Should Know About Healing, Treatment, and Compensation A broken clavicle (or fractured collarbone) may sound like a simple injury, but for many car accident victims, it can mark the start of a potentially long and painful road to recovery. Some broken clavicle victims may have trouble lifting their arm, sleeping,…
Read More »Washington State Troopers Using Cellphone Data to Target Speeding Hotspots
Predictive traffic enforcement hopes to curb speeding and save lives in Washington Drivers zipping down the freeway in Washington State might want to think twice about speeding. Not just because of police presence or speed traps, but also because data from their cellphones is being used to identify speeders throughout the state. In 2023, data…
Read More »Washington Dog Bite Claims Top $1 Billion Nationwide
Why Dog Bites Are Getting More Severe and Costly A staggering 22,658 dog bite and related injury claims were filed across the U.S. in 2024, leading to more than $1.57 billion in insurance payouts. That’s a 19% jump in one year and 48% over the last decade. But what’s behind these rising numbers, and what…
Read More »How Unsecured Dogs Put Mail Carriers At Risk
When Mail Carriers Are Attacked, Victims Have Legal Rights In 2024, more than 6,000 postal workers in the United States were attacked by dogs while doing their jobs — an alarming rise over previous years. According to the U.S. Postal Service, the total number of dog attacks on mail carriers increased by 5% from 2023…
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