When Alejandro Renteria lost control of his SUV while driving on the Sierra Highway near Acton, California, he and his daughter rolled into a ravine. The girl was injured, but despite being hurt, scaled up out of the embankment to seek help for her father. Authorities are reporting that the terrain she had been hiking […]
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March 2013
| Blog, NewsletterFurloughs on the Horizon for Civilian Employees on Joint Base Lewis-McChord | Seattle Employment Attorney
| Blog, Employment Issues, In The NewsJoint Base Lewis-McChord, near Tacoma, may have some tough times ahead. With massive federal spending cuts on the horizon, the base is preparing itself for some big changes. Colonel Donald Goode runs the Madigan Army Medical Center’s pharmacy department, which could very well be one of the victims of cuts. Cooke and his employees serve […]
Teen Travels 120 Miles Unable to Stop Car | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The News, Teens Against Distracted DrivingSome may call it a miracle that 16-year-old Elez Lushaj is alive today. In December, Lushaj called 911 in a panic: his 2011 Hyundai Elantra would apparently not stop accelerating. Despite guidance and advice from emergency operators, Lushaj moved at speeds of over 100 miles per hour for nearly 120 miles. The teen claimed that […]
Three Fatal Crashes in Three Days | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The News, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathsFifteen teenagers have been killed in car crashes within the past three days. The first happened in Ohio on Sunday, when a five-passenger SUV carrying eight drove into a pond. Also on Sunday, an SUV with five teenagers ran a stop sign and collided with a gas tanker leaving no survivors in the vehicle. Finally, […]
Washington Job Numbers Startle Economists | Seattle Employment Attorney
| Blog, Employment Issues, In The NewsThe federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that Washington State added 24,000 jobs in the month of January alone, and most would say, “Hey, that’s great news!” Instead, economists are saying, “Really?” That number, while very impressive, is also unrealistic. Experts with the state employment Security Department claim that Washington hasn’t seen job growth […]
Navigating Slick Seattle Roads | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
| Blog, Car Accidents, Personal InjuryThe Pacific Northwest: home to the Cascades, Microsoft, the Seahawks. There are so many wonderful things about this area, and it is by far one of the most beautiful places to live in the country. But, with the territory comes a lot of rain. Everybody knows that, and a lot of us have been out […]
Studded Tires Cause Millions of Dollars in Damage | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The News, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal InjuryWe Seattleites didn’t see any snow grace our city this winter, much to the relief of many commuters. Driving in the snow is a hassle and dangerous. Our neighbors to the south in Oregon know this just as well as we do. That’s why so many Oregonians use studded tires when driving in winter conditions. […]
National Spending Cuts to Hit the Northwest | Seattle Employment Attorney
| Blog, Employment Issues, In The NewsSpending cuts. The term has been circling our heads for years as this country has battled a recession, and again more recently as talks of automatic federal spending cuts have been in the news. The numbers are huge. The proposed cuts total a daunting $85 billion. The most frightening thing of all is that those […]
Surveillance Cameras Bring About Privacy Concerns | Seattle Civil Rights Lawyer
| Blog, In The News, Personal InjuryI’m sure that most of you have been to Alki before. It offers some of the most beautiful views of the city, especially on a clear night, has an abundance of delicious restaurants and is the perfect place for a bike ride or walk. Now imagine going to Alki and having your every move videotaped. […]
Seattle Stomps Drone Program | Seattle Civil Rights Attorney
| BlogAmidst much controversy and uproar from residents and activist groups, Seattle mayor Mike McGinn has decided to shut down the Seattle Police Department’s drone program. A year ago, President Obama signed a bill that approved the use of drones to be flown in the United States, and Seattle took advantage of the opportunity. However, Mayor […]
A Toll Increase for Narrows Users | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The News, Personal InjuryTens of thousands of cars cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge every day, and they all have to pay a $4, $5 or $6 toll to do so. Those prices are expected to increase over the next two years in two installments. The Washington State Transportation Commission, that sets toll rates, found that a two-stage increase […]