Our country is vast and diverse, making it easy to think that tangible problems are far from us. However, among the ten most dangerous routes in the United States as of 2024, one should particularly alarm us: Seattle’s I-5. This highway, running parallel to the Pacific Coast, witnessed 186 fatalities (13.47 per 100 miles). This...
Motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as professionals who use them for their daily work, are well aware that despite their practicality, motorcycles come with certain road risks that commercial cars do not. The lack of bumpers, airbags, and other safety features leaves the rider more exposed to collisions in ways that cars, with their multiple safety...
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...
What is Rule 411? Despite what their seemingly compassionate television commercials may have you believe, insurance companies are mostly concerned with protecting their bottom line. Like any other major corporation, insurance companies care about profits above all. This sometimes means they will take advantage of laws and rules meant to level the playing field between...
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...
Photo by Vlad Deep One of the most common questions accident victims have about their automobile insurance is what to do after their Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is exhausted. Losing your PIP coverage can be an especially stressful experience, like having the rug pulled out from under you. It’s hard enough worrying about recovering from...
Whether you’re an Uber driver in downtown Seattle or catching a ride in New York City, it’s important to have some peace of mind whenever you’re taking a rideshare trip. Uber has teamed up with four major auto insurance companies to help ensure the safety of every rideshare journey for both riders and drivers. The...
Photo byNandu Vasudevan With its famously mild climate, Washington is one of the best states to ride through on a motorcycle tour. Washington also has some of the nicest, even-paved roads that climb sky-high mountains and descend right down to the Pacific coast. So, no matter if you’re simply looking for a quick weekend jaunt...
Seattle may be known for being the top when it comes to coffee, technology, and progressive politics, but many people are surprised to learn we also rank high for a disturbing trend: dog attacks. With so many young professionals and an ever-fluctuating transient population, Seattle really is overrun with dogs. So much so that you...
There is no law that mandates hiring a personal injury attorney to file a civil injury claim or lawsuit. Unlike in the criminal justice system, where indigent defendants are guaranteed public defender services, civil injury claim litigants are not provided with free or low-cost personal injury attorney services. That can have many would-be plaintiffs scrolling...