The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently released some startling statistics: traffic deaths in the US are up and increasing for the first time in eight years. Yikes. Several different factors are playing into the problem, including an increase in discretionary driving, thanks to an improving economy. But one of the hugest contributors is […]
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The Nation’s Dangerous “Epidemic” | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
Texting and driving has been called “a national epidemic,” and for good reason. According to a recent survey conducted in the United States, 43% of teens admitted to texting while driving at least one time over the past month. The actual total percentage could be much higher, as some of those surveyed may have tried […]
Chicago Mayor Wants Tougher Fines | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
The mayor of The Windy City is not taking his fines lightly. He expects a whole series of increases to take place… and soon. Each year there are about 250 dooring accidents in Chicago. This means that a driver opens his or her car door and, with or without realizing it, strikes a bicyclist with […]
Washington to Tax Drivers of Electric Vehicles | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
Drivers of electric vehicles reap a ton of benefits. They don’t have to pay taxes at the gas pump, they receive a federal tax credit worth thousands of dollars and cars such as the Nissan LEAF get the equivalent of 129 city MPG. Since electric vehicles don’t run on gas, their drivers are not contributing […]
Mill Creek Chase Ends in Flames | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
Three people are in the hospital following a nasty crash that took place just after 1 this morning in Mill Creek. A Mountlake Terrace police officer was one of the injured. He had been intending to set up a spike strip on the road to stop a Jeep Cherokee who was being pursued by another […]
Furry Passenger Safety for the Summer Months | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
After almost a month, Kia the puppy is free. The ending to her story could have been a very unfortunate one, but instead her tale is one of triumph and perseverance. The terrier/schnauzer mix spent nearly a month inside a car that had been impounded by the city of Kansas City. She had no water, […]
Connecticut Expected to Crack Down on Drivers Using Cell Phones | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney
Currently, 39 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, have banned text messaging while driving. And yet, it still is a prevalent problem that is costing people a lot of money, and in some cases, their lives. Connecticut is one of those 39 states. The offense is punishable by a fine that can come […]
Gig Harbor Residents Not Pleased with Texting Drivers | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
Any given day, you can probably spot at least a handful of people talking or texting on their cell phones while driving. And a handful is probably a large understatement. Talking and texting on your cell phone while driving are both illegal in the state of Washington, and can result in a $124 ticket. For […]
Elderly Couple Dead After Fatal Bus Crash | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
An elderly couple is dead after a fatal bus crash that took place around 9:30 last night. Robert Rotta and Elizabeth Rotta were passengers in a Ford Escape that was struck by a Sound Transit bus. The driver of the Escape, Kendall Rotta, 51, is in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center. It has been […]
Hit and Run Driver Finally Convicted | Seattle Auto Accident Lawyer
Angel Alberto Cruz Perez, now 24, knew that he had hit something on that fateful November night. He had just been drinking at a restaurant when he got behind the wheel of his SUV and drove off into the night. He sped his Toyota through an intersection in Santa Ana, California, and hit three people: […]