MAY A UTILITY COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR A CAR ACCIDENT?
The question of who is at fault is one issue that can come into play in the aftermath of a car accident. While the typical disagreement is between the drivers, the question can also implicate utility companies and the city or county that maintained utility poles and roads. To succeed in a claim for negligence […]
COMMON SUMMER HAZARDS INCLUDE PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS
Pedestrian crashes are common throughout the year, but are especially prevalent during the summer when more people are likely to be out walking. Now that it’s summer, more people are likely to take advantage of the warm weather and will leave the house for a walk or run, rather than driving to their destinations. Walking […]
STATE’S DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS FAILING TO KEEP UP WITH TECHNOLOGY
Once trailblazing law now outdated amid expanded smartphone options Safety advocates and lawmakers say Washington needs tougher distracted driving laws to account for advances in smartphone technology in recent years. While the state’s distracted driving laws were considered trailblazing when they were introduced seven years ago, they now fail to take into account the new […]