Recent Headlines About Personal Injury Cases in and Around Seattle
When you've been injured because of another person's negligence, you may feel very alone. Please feel free to browse our collection of recent news articles to read about accidents similar to yours and how things turned out for the victims.
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May Is Motorcycle Safety Month 2018May 2018 is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Riders’ safety can be improved by increasing driver awareness and cutting down on impaired driving.
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Meta-Analysis Study Finds Cell Phone & Passenger Conversations Are DistractingA new study shows that all forms of conversations are distracting for drivers. Talking on the phone or speaking to passengers can impair awareness.
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Survey: Distracted Drivers Less Likely to See Distraction as a ProblemPeople who regularly use cell phones while driving are less likely to see it as a problem. That could put them at risk for a car accident.
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Study: Marijuana, Phone Use May Be to Blame for National Rise in Pedestrian FatalitiesA recent study may show a link between pedestrian deaths, legal marijuana, and cell phone use. Find out how these factors impact pedestrian fatalities.
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Study: 22% Rise in Washington Pedestrian Fatalities in First Half of 2017Washington State pedestrian fatalities went up in 2017. Keep reading to find out how walkers in the state fared compared to the rest of the nation.
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Seattle Traffic Is 9th Worst in U.S.: ReportSeattle has the ninth worst traffic in the U.S. and the 20th worst in the world. Congested roads can lead to tailgating, distracted driving, and crashes.
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Washington State Has 1 Million Senior DriversDespite one million senior drivers on the roads, Washington State has not experienced a spike in fatal crashes.
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AAA Report Details the Risks of Texting and DrivingA new AAA report shows texting and talking on the phone can put drivers at risk for certain types of crashes. For help after an accident, call 425-399-7000.
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Insurance Companies May Raise Insurance Rates for Texting DriversAllstate wants to use a new app to track and increase insurance premiums when drivers use their phones. Call 425-399-7000 for injury claim help.
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Washington Gets 3.5 Stars in MADD Rating of Drunk Driving LawsMADD gives Washington 3.5 out of 5 stars in a campaign to wipe out drunk driving. For help with an alcohol-related injury claim, call 425-399-7000.
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Seattle Releases 2017 Traffic & Collision ReportSDOT’s 2017 Traffic & Collision Report shares data on vehicles, traffic, and crashes on Seattle streets. For help with an injury claim, call 425-399-7000.
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Seattle DOT Adds Side Guards to Trucks to Prevent Pedestrian, Bike AccidentsThe Seattle DOT has installed side guard rails on its large trucks to protect people from injury and death in side collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists.
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NTSB: Over 9,000 Speeding-Related Deaths in 2014A new NTSB report reveals that speeding caused over 9,000 deaths in 2014. Read what else the report had to say here.
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Apple to Block Texting While DrivingIn response to the large number of driving deaths from texting and driving, Apple will soon release a new feature to prevent texting behind the wheel.
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New WA Cell Phone Distracted Driving Law Starts Mid-JulyGovernor Inslee signed a new law in May prohibiting nearly all drivers from using handheld gadgets, like cell phones, tablets, and laptops while driving.
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Truck Side Guards Could Prevent Road DeathsThe IIHS is pushing for a federal mandate for truck side guards. Click here to learn more about how side guards could help prevent fatal truck accidents.
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May 6 Is International Female Ride DaySaturday, May 6, 2017 is the 11th annual International Female Ride Day© for women to participate in group rides on motorcycles and scooters all over the world.
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I-5 Is the Most Dangerous Highway in Washington, Study SaysThe most dangerous highway in Washington State is the I-5, with nearly 25 fatalities a year. Learn about the dangers of I-5 and how to stay safe here.
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Seattle to Implement Pedestrian ImprovementsIn Seattle, the lack of sidewalks has posed a threat to pedestrian safety for years. An extensive City improvement project aims to correct this problem.
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Insurance Premiums Rising for Not-at-Fault DriversEven if you are not at-fault for an accident, you may still notice your auto insurance premiums rising. Learn why here.