North Spokane Car Accident Kills 1, Injures 2 Pedestrians
On Sunday, October 8, 2017, a sedan crashed into the side of a Subway restaurant. According to The Spokesman, the vehicle had been traveling at a “high rate of speed” when it crashed and the hit 3 people. Two of the people were injured, and one person died. According to the article, the driver had […]
Spokane Police using Drones to Survey Fatal Car Accidents
The Inlander recently reported that the Spokane Fire Department launched a new drone program, about 1 year after getting approval. The drones bring technology to fighting fires and will save precious time, prevent water contamination and most importantly save lives of both our first responders and the people of Spokane. Now those same drones will […]
What if I’m injured in the State of Washington but I’m from Baltimore?
People from Canada, Idaho and all over the world visit Spokane Washington to go skiing or to see family or on business. Accidents are inevitable and will occur even if you’re in town and renting a car. What if I’m from Baltimore? If the accident took place here in Spokane County and you’re seeking an […]
Does a DUI Conviction Prevent Gun Ownership in the State of Washington?
Depending on the circumstances, a DUI charge in the State of Washington is punishable by either a felony or a misdemeanor sentence. One of the factors that distinguishes a misdemeanor DUI charge from a felony DUI charge is the length of the sentence. Most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors. Those are punishable by up to […]
Distracted Driver in Colfax Washington Causes Car Accident
An alleged distracted driver caused a major accident just outside of Colfax Washington. The accident occurred in a construction zone where traffic was stopped on Highway 195. A flagger was in a “cone zone” and stopping traffic. A van was stopped, and even though she was carrying a stop sign a truck approaching allegedly never […]
Pileup Accidents on 90 in Spokane
Unfortunately, Interstate 90 is occasionally the home to pileup accidents, or accidents involving multiple vehicles. In multiple vehicle accidents there are multiple drivers involved, multiple insurance companies to deal with, and possibly multiple injuries and multiple versions of what happened. When injured, sometimes there are multiple parties responsible. For example, one accident involving two vehicles […]
When did Seat Belt Laws Take Effect in Washington State?
Washington State’s first seat belt laws took effect in 1986. On January 13, 2002, being buckled up became a primary enforcement law, meaning law enforcement can take action if they see you in a motor vehicle and not wearing a seat belt. Once primary enforcement law was enacted in 2002, seat belt usage rates drastically […]
Washington State Car Seat Laws 2017
The current car seat laws for Washington State in 2017 are as follows: Children up to age 1 Infants must ride in rear-facing infant seats until they are 1 years old or weight 20lbs. Notes: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they […]
Left Turn Motorcycle Accident in Spokane Valley Ends Tragically
On August 27, 2016 a tragic accident occurred on East Broadway St in Spokane Valley. According to this KXLY article, authorities say the driver of the Harley Davidson may have been speeding. The motorcyclist had laid the bike down in an effort to avoid a collision with the truck that had crossed into his lane. […]
Spokane WA School Zone Safety and Injury Prevention
The 2016 – 2017 school year is about to be back in session in Spokane and there will be buses all over the road next week. Safety is key to preventing injuries. While we are very competent personal injury attorneys we hope to never hear from anyone injured in a school zone or bus accident […]
