Amidst 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 […]
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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 […]
The Generation Fighting Debt | Seattle Employment Attorney
| Blog, Employment Issues, In The NewsThey’ve recently been called “the most stressed-out generation”, but it looks like debt is becoming less and less of a contributing factor to that stress for the Millennial Generation. Also known as Generation Y, the Millennial Generation generally refers to those born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, or 18-32 year olds. It […]
Seattle Hopes to Implement Smarter Traffic Lights | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
| Blog, Car Accidents, In The NewsIf you live in the Seattle area, the likelihood that you’ve sat in what is described as “The Mercer Mess” is great. Mercer Street is one that is the gateway to many Seattle neighborhoods and popular landmarks, oftentimes rendering it unavoidable. But its traffic is disgusting and undeniably some of the worst in the entire […]
Senate Bill 5275 Proposes Changes to Minimum Wage | Seattle Employment Lawyer
| Blog, Employment Issues, In The NewsMost people expect minimum wage to be just that – the least amount they will, and legally can be, paid to do their job. A new bill that’s currently being reviewed and considered among Washington lawmakers could threaten that minimum, a shocking and frustrating notion to many labor unions and workers across the state. Senate […]
50% of Washington Jobs Regained | Seattle Employment Lawyer
| Blog, Employment Issues, In The NewsUnemployment rates dropping certainly cannot be a bad thing. Especially when those changes are happening in this very state. Things have been looking up for Washingtonians, as the state has reportedly regained over 50% of the jobs that were cut during the recession. Last year, the construction sector experienced an overwhelming comeback, and created nearly […]
Are You Teaching Your Kids to Text and Drive?
| Blog, How We Give Back, Teens Against Distracted Driving10 Facts You Should Know About Overtime
| Blog, Employment IssuesWhen it comes to working overtime, many people aren’t entirely clear about the laws. This is particularly true when it comes to a salaried employees. Don’t assume that just because you’re paid a salary you’re exempt from overtime eligibility. Here’s a breakdown of 10 facts that any employee in Washington State would be wise to know. […]
6-Month-Old Boy Killed on I-82 | Seattle Accident Attorney
| Blog, Children & Minors Injuries, In The News, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathsOn Sunday, an infant was killed and his mother injured in an accident on Interstate 82. A 2007 Mazda carrying a six month old boy and his two parents was forced to slow to avoid a cooler that had fallen off of another vehicle and as they slowed a Ford pickup hit them from behind. […]
Pedestrian Struck on Rainier Avenue | Seattle Accident Attorney
| Blog, In The News, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryOn Friday morning, a 79 year old woman was crossing Rainier Avenue South and 23rd Avenue when she was hit by an SUV that was in the right lane going north. Authorities responded to the call at about 8:55 AM. They found the woman with head injuries that were considered to be life threatening. They […]
Drunk Driving Accident Kills 1, Injures 3 | Seattle Accident Lawyer
| Blog, In The News, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathsOn Thursday evening around 11 PM, one woman was killed and three others were injured in a three car crash. The driver who caused the incident drove over into oncoming traffic on Pacific Highway South. Her headlights were off, and she was later found to be under the influence of alcohol. Her four year old […]
Two Pedestrian Accidents in Seattle | Seattle Accident Attorney
| Blog, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathsThe Seattle area has experienced two terrible pedestrian accidents this week—one involving an 18-month-old child, and the other with fatal results. The first happened Sunday at 43rd Avenue South. A Dodge van was backing out of an apartment complex. A toddler girl darted out from behind a parked car and was hit by the van. […]