Accidents can happen anywhere, whether on the road, at work, or even during everyday activities. When injuries occur, people often face medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about their future. This is where a personal injury attorney steps in to provide guidance and legal support. A personal injury attorney is a lawyer who helps individuals...
After a serious crash, receiving a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief: a chance to pay medical bills, cover lost wages, and move forward. But before you spend that money, it’s important to understand how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats these settlements. Is it all tax-free? Not exactly. Some portions are...
Besides being injured and exhausted by the legal process, we understand that you might also feel uncertain about what happens if your personal injury claim doesn’t result in a favorable outcome. If a jury rules against your case, you will not be awarded any damages or compensation from the defendant, even if your injuries are...
Portland experienced a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2024, with 58 lives lost, a welcome reduction from the record high of 69 deaths in 2023. While it’s reassuring to see the numbers drop, each loss represents a family, a community, and a reminder of the ongoing need for vigilance on the road. Fatal Accidents Breakdown:...
Kevin thought it was harmless. A small fender-bender outside Spokane. No witnesses. He told the officer the other driver ran the red light. Insurance paid out fast… until someone pulled the traffic cam footage. Within weeks, Kevin wasn’t just dealing with a denied claim. He was facing a felony. In Washington, misrepresenting the facts after...
Here’s something most people don’t realize: in both Washington and Oregon, the amount of money you receive after a car crash depends on how much the accident was your fault. If you’re awarded $1 million, but you’re found to be 40% liable for the events that led to the accident, you’ll only get $600,000. That’s...
Walla Walla blends a thriving wine scene with busy streets traveled by residents and visitors alike. However, like any city, traffic accidents remain a concern. Recorded crash statistics for 2024: Suspected Serious Injury: 13 Suspected Minor Injury: 37 Possible Injury: 50 No Apparent Injury: 312 Total Crashes: 412 High-Risk Areas for Traffic Incidents in Walla...
Rideshare Transparency and National Safety Trends When it comes to safety reporting, the rideshare industry isn’t equally open. Uber releases an annual Safety Report with nationwide data, while Lyft has historically been more guarded, publishing fewer public statistics. A 2021 study published in Injury Prevention by Morrison et al., supported by the CDC, sheds some...
In 2023, the United States experienced a notable surge in dog bite incidents involving postal employees, with a reported total of approximately 5,822 cases. This represents a significant increase of over 530 incidents compared to the previous year, underscoring a growing concern across the nation. The states most affected by these unfortunate events are California,...
Getting injured while working on the streets isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. Whether you’re driving for Uber, delivering packages, fixing power lines, or walking a postal route, the risks are real, and the legal responsibilities can get complicated. Liability often depends on who you work for, where the accident happened, and what kind of...