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...
1950’s Car Safety vs. Today Ever wonder how our lightweight modern cars stack up against the older, far more heavy automobiles? The below Consumer Reports video smashes a 2009 Chevy Malibu into a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air and the results may surprise you. See the dramatic difference between car safety from the 1950’s vs. car...
Photo by Muhammad Daudy The state of Oregon may be known as a hipster paradise, with rivers of Kombucha and vintage cardigans as far as the eye can see. Oregon is also home to some of the most dangerous roads in the entire United States. From crowded urban intersections to steep cliffs that plunge directly...
Photo by Kyle Bushnell Washington State drivers have long had the reputation of being some of the worst in the entire United States. But Washington also has some of the most dangerous roads as well. With a rugged, mountainous landscape and an exploding population, Washington is far from the safest place to commute, as the...
With its rolling country highways, mountaintop vistas, and pastoral farmlands, Washington State is an oasis for motorcyclists of every stripe. No other state provides motorcycle riders with access to both lush rain forests and dense urban cityscapes, all within a half a day’s ride. Before venturing out, however, motorcyclists should brush up on just what...
Photo by gustavo nacht Few other places in the United States are as bike-friendly as Washington State. With a focus on ecological and environmental sustainability, Washington prides itself for paying special attention to alternative transportation. Washingtonians, also, like to hit the road on a bike to take in the lush beauty of our unique landscape....
Two brothers were killed in a wrong-way crash late Monday night. Several other people were injured in the crash, which occurred along State Route 516 in Kent, Washington. Washington State Patrol said the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. When first responders arrived at the scene they found multiple damaged vehicles. The multi-car crash was reported...
As more and more people seek out alternative modes of transportation—bicycles, ride-sharing, public transit—traveling by foot is becoming increasingly popular. Not only is being a pedestrian a healthier option than most, it’s likely the most cost-effective. With over 4,000 deaths and 70,000 injuries in the US each year, it’s a misnomer to believe walking is...
It only takes a minute. You could be walking along, minding your own business, when a ferocious dog suddenly sets upon you like a lightning bolt falling out of the sky. Dog bites are serious injuries which can lead to long-term physical and psychological damage. According to the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society, “approximately 1.6 million...
No matter if someone is a full-grown adult or just a child, a dog bite can be a disturbing event. Not only can dog bites cause severe injuries, they can effect long-lasting, traumatic neuroses that can negatively impact a person’s life for years afterward. Cynophobia In short, Cynopobia is the fear of dogs. Cynophobia is...