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...
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Roundabouts offer a higher level of safety compared to other types of at-grade intersections. Their design reduces conflict points, encourages lower speeds, and simplifies decision-making for drivers and pedestrians alike. Studies conducted in Europe, the UK, Australia, and the U.S. consistently show that roundabouts lead to fewer overall crashes and, more importantly, a significant reduction...
2021 State Highway Crashes in Portland: Key Totals In 2021, there were a total of 2,726 crashes on state highways in Portland. Among these, 28 were fatal, 1,495 resulted in injuries, and 1,203 involved property damage. A significant portion of these accidents, 150, were collisions with fixed objects, 46 involved pedestrians, and 18 were with...
Every March 17, St. Patrick’s Day lights up the United States with festivities that have become a true part of everyday culture. What once started as a day to honor Ireland’s patron saint has grown into a fun-filled event with parades, green clothing, and casual get-togethers. In 2024, people spent a record $7.2 billion on...
A rather unusual fact about Oregon’s roads is that, in recent years, the majority of fatalities have occurred in its rural areas, rather than in the more typical urban zones. Normally, in any state or city, incidents are primarily concentrated in urbanized, commercial areas and on four or six-lane highways. However, today we will take...
Eugene, the second-most populous city in Oregon and the county seat of Lane County, has an estimated population of about 180,000. It is a key part of the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan statistical area, which is the second largest in the state after Portland. Eugene identifies strongly as “Track Town USA” due to its robust running programs...
Driving Hazards in the Pacific Northwest: A Growing Concern Oregon and Washington drivers face some of the nation’s most perilous road conditions, andrecent research has shed light on the severity of the situation. According to new data, Washington ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes during inclement weather and has the highest rate of...
Litigating cases isn’t easy. That’s why many personal injury firms never actually see the inside of a courtroom. Instead, they accept meager settlements, churn through clients, and pocket a one-third fee for their troubles. That’s not how The Advocates do business. Not all cases need to go to trial. In fact, it’s relatively rare. However,...
Sidewalks are a vital part of city infrastructure. For safety and convenience, sidewalks must remain usable for all pedestrians, especially those with disabilities. All walkways should be in good shape and free of ice and debris. If a sidewalk is damaged or unsafe, those using it could be seriously injured. However, who exactly is responsible...
The first year for The Advocates Spokane has been full of building relationships, building a practice, and advocating and winning for our clients. We quickly grew from a single attorney to 8 people in the office who work on every aspect of a case: from answering phone calls to managing medical bills and communicating with...