What Short-Term and Long-Term Complications May Arise from Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries are caused by any forceful blow to the head. Some of the accidents that often cause brain injuries include car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle spills, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, sporting accidents, and explosions. The recovery process is often long and expensive. Many TBI victims require surgeries, visits with specialists such…
Read MoreWhat Is the “Attractive Nuisance” Exception?
Property owners owe a duty of care to people they invite onto their property and people who have permission to be on their property. Property owners generally do not owe a duty of care to anyone who trespasses on their property – with one key exception. The exception is known in Washington state as the…
Read MoreIs It Time to End Washington State’s Eviction Moratorium?
The pandemic initially forced people to stay in their apartments and homes. Many businesses were locked down – except for those that provided essential services. It simply wasn’t possible to go to work which meant that people didn’t have an income. In response to the people’s inability to earn a living, the federal government and…
Read MoreFMCSA Sets New Standards for Truck Drivers with Vision Loss
The Medical Review Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently recommended that truck drivers be subject to stricter standards for vision loss than currently proposed. The Medical Review Board consists of five doctors that provide medical advice to the FMCSA. Freight Waves reported in August 2021 that the current field-of-vision requirement for…
Read MoreHow Does the Impairment Definition for a DUI Compare to the BAC Standard?
Many Washington drivers are under the mistaken impression that they can only be charged with driving under the influence if their blood alcohol content (BAC) level is .08 or higher. That assumption is false. The BAC test is just one test. The police can also stop you and charge you if your driving is impaired…
Read MoreGeneral Motors New Seatbelt Interlock System Is Available – 48 Years Later Than Planned
In 1973, the U.S. Congress passed legislation requiring that all new vehicles sold in America have a seatbelt ignition interlock system installed in the vehicles. The data back in 1973 confirmed that these systems increase seatbelt usage by 700 percent. Sounds like a common sense solution to traffic fatalities and injuries, right? Well, no. The…
Read MoreHow Rain Affects Car Accidents in Washington State
Everyone who drives in Washington State needs to anticipate wet weather driving conditions. Many days of the year, the clouds cause drizzles and slight showers. There are also a lot of days when it rains so hard you can barely see. Everyone should know that driving in the rain is dangerous, but not everyone takes…
Read MoreElectric Scooter Laws in Washington State
Electric scooters are an attractive option for many Vancouver and Battle Ground residents. They are an affordable, fun way to travel. They are environmentally friendly. There are constant new innovations in the latest models. While scooters are attractive because they are cheap and have a low-carbon output, they have generated complaints worldwide, especially in metropolitan…
Read MoreImproper Passing and Turning Are Major Causes of Car Accidents
Staying in your lane of traffic reduces the risk of accidents. It’s true that you may strike the car in front of you if you drive too closely, or could be rear-ended by the car behind you even if you are following the rules of the road. When you leave your lane of traffic, though,…
Read MoreLarge American SUVs and Trucks Create a Danger for Other Drivers and Passengers
Many early passenger cars were huge. Some even had fins. The trend changed as the advantages of smaller cars became clear. Small cars are generally less expensive. They get better fuel mileage, which makes them cheaper to run while being better for the economy. Smaller cars are easier to park and maneuver. The size of…
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