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A recent fatal pedestrian accident in Vancouver serves as a stark reminder of the dangers pedestrians face every day in Washington state and across the country. According to The Columbian, a 34-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle near the Vancouver Mall on a Tuesday afternoon shortly after 4 p.m. near…

Injured crash victims often aren't sure what to do after a bad car accident caused by someone else. They might expect to have medical treatment covered for common injuries such as whiplash, broken bones, knee damage, back injuries, internal bleeding, and traumatic brain injuries—some of which may require physical therapy, surgery, and other medical procedures.…

An executive for an international bicycle equipment company was recently taken to the hospital after being hit by a car while out for a ride in a Vancouver, WA suburb, according to The Columbian. Bernard "Bernie" Doering, 60, of Vancouver, is a senior vice president at Stages Cycling, which works with elite cyclists and global…

Washington is one of 17 states where recreational marijuana is legal (not including the District of Columbia and Guam), and as more and more states consider lifting the ban on recreational cannabis use, a growing number of motorists are wondering how safe it is to drive after using it. The dangers of drunk driving have…

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…