Possible Drunk-Driving Legislation for 2021
Advanced alcohol detection devices aren’t new. They are commonly called Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs). Drivers who are convicted of driving while intoxicated in Washington are generally required to install IID devices on their vehicles. The IID device tests the driver before he/she starts the car. The driver is also required to use the IID device…
Read MoreInjuries Cause Anxiety and Depression
Accident victims usually focus on their physical injuries first – their head trauma, broken bones, spinal cord damage, muscle damage, and other injuries. Victims with traumatic brain injuries, for example, often lose the ability to do many simple physical tasks such as drive, dress, read, and other daily functions. TBI victims usually also suffer a…
Read MoreIt’s Not the Smartest Idea to Have Your Mom Film You Violating the Law
Tesla promotes is Autopilot Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) as being safe for drivers. The system is designed to help drivers keep control of their vehicles and respond to emergencies. The ADAS system can take complete control of a vehicle – but it’s not supposed to do that. Drivers are supposed to still have their…
Read MoreCar Accidents in Rain and Snow
Washington gets a lot of snow and rain each year. The snow lasts from November through March. The elevations make the state a beautiful attraction. There are hazards, though, when driving in inclement weather. Pouring rain and heavy snow reduce visibility. The moisture on the road can make getting traction at higher speeds almost impossible.…
Read MoreWashington State Is Reviewing Granting Released Prisoners the Automatic Right to Vote
Defendants who are convicted of crimes in Washington may be imprisoned and required to pay large fines. Even when they are released from prison, their criminal record may haunt them. It may be hard to own a gun, to find employment, and to rent an apartment. In Washington, felons also lose the right to vote…
Read MoreChain of Custody in Drug Cases
The police and prosecutors must account for the evidence they seize from you, or that is used against you. In drug cases, the accounting must take place from the moment any drugs are seized, and from the moment there are any chemical evaluations of the drugs. It’s only through an accounting of who handled the…
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery?
Traumatic brain injuries are usually life-changing. Even a moderate TBI can cause long-term physical, emotional, and cognitive harm. Some of the causes of TBIs include car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, slips and falls, and personal attacks. Many TBI accident victims need to treat with numerous physicians and health care providers. Even when the…
Read MoreDUI Arrests Are Down During the Pandemic, Even Though People Aren’t Drinking Less
The pandemic is affecting people in different ways. The isolation caused by social distancing, closures of many activities, and more people working from home – makes life a little rougher for many. Some people find comfort in alcohol and drugs. As the coronavirus pandemic continued through 2020, the good news appears to be that fewer…
Read MoreCommon Types of Product Liability Claims
When you buy a new car, you have the right to assume that all the car parts were designed properly, that the parts were made with quality materials, and that the parts will work when you need them to – you know, save your life. You have the same right when you buy medications, electronic…
Read MoreAfter 50 years, Seattle’s Police DUI Unit Is Scheduled to Be Cut
In 1970, the Seattle police department developed a special Driving Under the Influence (DUI) police unit. The unit was created with the help of federal funds. Now comes word that the officers in the unit, including many with expertise in drug recognition and suspicion of DUI arrests, will be reassigned to patrol duty. The news…
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