Workers deserve safe conditions. Unfortunately, worker safety still has a long way to go. According to data from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), 693 workers were killed on the job in the state between 2010 and 2019. For a family, the loss of a loved one…
According to a report from The Seattle Times, Amazon delivery drivers are injured at a disproportionately high rate, and that rate is increasing. A study published by the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC)—a labor rights organization—found that nearly 20 percent of delivery drivers working for Amazon were hurt on the job…
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries in our region. Alarmingly, the National Safety Council (NSC) reports that 2021 had a 16% increase in motor vehicle deaths. With accidents on the rise, it is crucial for drivers to always remember to get immediate medical attention…
Drivers must obtain liability insurance. As explained by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner for Washington State, all motorists are required to have minimum mandatory insurance coverage. However, many drivers fail to comply. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that a shocking 21.7%of drivers in Washington were uninsured/underinsured in 2019….
If you or your loved one suffered a serious injury as a result of the careless or reckless conduct of another party, you might be eligible to recover financial compensation through a personal injury claim. Unfortunately, in many cases, injured victims struggle to get access to the full financial support…
Unfortunately, car crashes happen to even the safest of drivers. Insurance industry groups estimate that the average motorist will be in four to six traffic collisions during their lifetime. While any collision is stressful, a car accident is all the more complicated during adverse winter weather. Winter weather accidents are…
If you were injured because of the irresponsible or negligent conduct of another party, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation through a personal injury claim. This raises an important question: How much is my personal injury claim worth? The answer is that it depends entirely on the specific…
Drowsy driving is a serious problem in the United States. Far too many drivers get behind the wheel when they are simply not well-rested enough to operate their vehicle in a reasonably safe manner. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drowsy driving may be a…
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), there were 14,508 car crashes reported in Seattle in 2015 — the most recent year for which comprehensive data has been made available. Collectively, these motor vehicle collisions resulted in nearly 5,000 injuries. Tragically, there were also 22 fatal accidents reported…
Even if you are a safe driver, there is always a risk that you could be involved in a major auto accident. According to reporting from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in 2015, around 50,000 people were injured in motor vehicle collisions in Washington. Motorists need the right…