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...
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Young drivers encounter substantial dangers on the road, especially when distractions divert their attention. In 2021, a total of 3,522 individuals perished in accidents where distraction was a contributing element. Among them, 225 were adolescents aged 15 to 19, representing 6% of all fatalities linked to distracted driving that year. Traffic collisions continue to be...
Teen drivers face significant risks on the road, and one of the most dangerous factors is distraction. In 2021 alone, 3,522 people lost their lives in crashes where driver inattention played a role. Among those fatalities, 225 were teenagers between 15 and 19 years old, making up 6% of all deaths caused by distracted driving. Fatal...
Photo by Clay Elliot Spokane in Focus Starting a new year isn’t just about looking ahead. It’s also about learning from what we’ve already faced. Spokane drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians continue to share busy roads that can quickly turn dangerous when distraction, speeding, or impaired driving comes into play. In 2024 alone, Spokane saw more...
Photo by Pavł Polø Understanding traffic trends is key to making Bellingham’s roads safer for everyone. A look at the 2024 crash data reveals important insights into where and how accidents happened throughout the city. Last year, Bellingham recorded 1,231 crashes, including 2 fatal incidents. The breakdown of injuries is as follows: 35 serious injuries...
Photo by Sarah Hopt Kent, Washington, a city nestled in the heart of the Green River Valley, has seen steady growth in recent years. Home to just over 130,000 residents, Kent balances its industrial roots with picturesque parks and a thriving business district. However, with this growth has come a noticeable rise in pedestrian and...
Online injury calculators promise quick answers. Plug in a few numbers, and you get a dollar estimate for your suffering. But how accurate are they? And what happens when you add real-life context, like age, job, or emotional toll? We tested that before by creating three injury profiles — same broken wrist, three very different...
Online injury settlement calculators are everywhere. Type in a few numbers, and within seconds, you get a dollar estimate for your pain. But how consistent are these tools really? And, do your personal circumstances—your age, your job, your life—affect the result? To find out, we ran an experiment. We used the exact same injury across...
You’ve probably come across those “Online Injury Calculators” — quick, convenient tools that claim to estimate how much your case is worth. While they can be a helpful starting point, it’s essential to understand their value and limitations. What’s good about online injury calculators? ✅ They give you a rough ballpark to begin thinking about...
Segway Driving In 2001, Dean Kamen introduced a zero-emission, self-balancing personal transportation device known as the Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 12.5 mph, the Segway® was classified as safe for use in urban pedestrian environments by the Centre for Electric Vehicle Experimentation in Quebec in 2006. Despite this, multiple...