Seattle Injury Law
Posted on Mar 13, 2013
The state of Washington expects bicyclists to follow the same laws as motor vehicles and therefore treats them the same way in the event of an accident. Under RCW 46.61.755, a bicyclist has the same ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2013
Last year, the family of a fourteen year-old girl filed a lawsuit against Monster Energy® beverages because she went into cardiac arrest after drinking two 24 ounce Monster drinks within a day. ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2013
From state to state, the laws that govern animal behavior vary, and in Washington, the ins and outs of the state's regulations can be confusing for residents who are not familiar with them. ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2013
If you have been injured recently and are looking for a lawyer who can take up your case, then you need a Seattle personal injury attorney from Ward Smith PLLC Attorneys at Law. The lawyers at this ...
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Posted on Jan 2, 2013
Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers its latest statistical report on the vehicle collisions that ended fatally for victims in the U.S. Only two days into 2013, the ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2011
Wednesday morning, November 2, 2011 a body was found on the train tracks of Commodore Way around 11 in the morning. Police are still investigating the incident and the body, which has not been ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2011
Exploding shipping containers have popped up – literally – in western Washington's ports. This issue is said to be the result of contaminated refrigerators that are commonly referred ...
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Posted on May 6, 2011
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, it is strongly advised that you contact a Seattle personal injury lawyer immediately. You only have a limited amount of time to file your ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2011
If you have suffered injuries due to another's negligent act, it is absolutely imperative to contact a seasoned Seattle personal injury attorney at once. Your ability to secure legal representation ...
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Posted on May 12, 2010
A massive chain-reaction accident caused the 405 to slow to only one functioning lane on Sunday, May 9. According to the Seattle Times, the accident occurred in the afternoon in the right lanes. A few ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2010
When you or someone you love has suffered a serious or life-threatening injury, the last thing you want to deal with is insurance claims, legal claims and medical bills. It is your personal injury ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2009
Today in Putman v. Wenatchee Valley Med. Ctr, the Washington Supreme Ct declares Certificate of Merit statutory requirement unconstitutional. This is a huge ruling for victims of medical malpractice. ...
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Posted on Sep 3, 2009
Business Examiner reports Tacoma Wages Higher than U.S. Average. Although this is good news, I am not convinced wages are high enough in general. Yes I know the economy is bad and many folks are happy ...
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Posted on Sep 2, 2009
New Rules for handling total loss of vehicles went into effect August 21, 2009. There are three notable changes: First, Amended definition of "Comparable motor vehicle" in WAC 284-30-320(3). Second, ...
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Posted on Aug 31, 2009
Hospitals Own Up to Errors In this case, 18-month-old Kaelyn Sosa suffered a bump on the head in a fall at home. Her mother took her to the emergency room to make sure it wasn't serious. While Kaelyn ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2009
At every stage of my legal career, someone has mentored me. Some of my mentors were official mentors, others unofficial. All have made an important difference in my life and career. This article is to ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2009
Washington Supreme Court holds Employees in Washington do have some statutory protection of rights to band together to improve their working conditions.
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Posted on Aug 26, 2009
The City of Gig Harbor paid $175,000 to William Sehmel.
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Posted on Aug 26, 2009
J.D. Smith is proud to announce the launching of his new website.
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