Electric 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…
Read MoreAre We Ready for Mercedes-Benz’s Level 3 Autonomy Vehicle?
Car manufacturers and truck manufacturers are continuing to push towards the day when cars and trucks will be fully autonomous – i.e., self-driving. Almost every car and truck on the road today has some computer features that are designed to help drivers if emergencies occur. Some vehicles have software that takes over for a driver…
Read MorePhysicians Need to “Know” Their Patients to Provide Quality Treatment
If you’re in a car accident, a construction accident, or any type of accident, you may treat with surgeons, orthopedists, pain management doctors, and other specialists. If you’re lucky, you have a caring family doctor who helps to coordinate and oversees all your medical care with these most medical specialists. In most accident cases, your…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Car Repairs After a Collision?
The primary focus in any car accident case is on your personal health. If another driver causes you to suffer brain trauma, spinal cord damage, broken bones, muscle damage – or any other injuries – you have the right to damages. Damages include compensation for your pain and suffering, all your medical bills, and your…
Read MoreWhy Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Home Contracts Are a Bad Idea
It’s a common trend in almost every business: The owners of the business don’t want your claim to be heard before a jury of your peers, so they insert an arbitration clause. You sign the contract thinking you’ll be given a fair shake even if something goes wrong, but then you’re relegated to arbitration instead…
Read MoreYou’re Not Imagining It: Headlights Are Getting Brighter
It’s one of the fundamental rules of driving – you should turn off your bright lights if another car (with their lights on) is coming to you. The glare from bright lights can cause a driver affected by the glare to be temporarily blinded by the light. This blindness can easily cause a car accident.…
Read MoreFederal Data Shows Trucking Remains One of America’s Deadliest Jobs
Trucking is the lifeblood of the American economy. That fact was readily apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic when consumers throughout Washington and across the country relied on the trucking industry to deliver all the products consumers needed to survive. While truckers are often paid well for their services, truckers also place their life and their…
Read MoreCriminal Justice Reforms by Progressive Prosecutors
Most county, city, and state district attorneys across Washington and the country were former prosecutors. Prosecutors represent the state by trying defendants for the crimes they’ve been charged with violating. It’s the rare exception for a public defender to be elected as a district attorney. Yet, in Philadelphia, former public defender and civil rights attorney…
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