Slip and fall accidents happen every day. In grocery stores, parking lots, apartment complexes, and even friends’ homes. Yet, few people understand how liability really works in these cases. Many assume that if you fell, you’re automatically at fault. Others believe that any fall on someone’s property makes the owner responsible. Neither is true. Washington’s...
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After an accident, victims often face more than just physical pain. Medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where compensation comes in. Understanding how compensation works and when you might be entitled to it is an essential first step toward rebuilding your life. What Is Compensation? Compensation, often referred to...
Understanding the Real Impact of Dog Bites in the U.S. For many pet owners, the idea of a dog bite may seem like a minor household mishap—something easily brushed off when dealing with a familiar family pet. However, the nationwide numbers tell a very different story, revealing just how serious and costly dog attacks can...
After an accident, you don’t just become a victim who needs help, guidance, and care. Unfairly, you have now become a number in a billion-dollar industry: insurance. Whether you like it or not, you’re now part of a system designed to protect corporate profits. That means minimizing payouts, including yours. These tactics are well known...
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...
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...
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...
With ongoing discussions about import policies, tariffs, and potential price increases, many have wondered: is it a good idea to buy foreign cars before prices rise? Or should we rely on American-made vehicles, especially if they end up being the dominant option on our roads in the future? What is an “American car”? Technically, there’s...
E Bike vs. TriMet SUV: $1.6 Million Settlement In early October 2024, a Portland jury awarded close to $1.6 million to an e bike rider who was struck by a TriMet SUV in a crash that took place three years earlier, in mid-2021. This case highlights the critical importance of collecting all types of evidence...
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...