Avoiding Careless or Intoxicated Drivers – Tips to Stay Safe
Category: Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Last Wednesday, September 6th an accident involving a driver left two people seriously injured and created a six mile traffic backup on Interstate 5 south of SeaTac airport. Police reported an SUV rear ended a van after making multiple aggressive lane changes, resulting in a collision that sent both vehicles rolling into the ditch off […]
Read MoreWashington State’s New Electronic DUI Law – A Reminder
Category: Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Effective last Sunday, July 23, Washington State “Electronic DUI” legislation SSB 5829 imposed new traffic penalties on drivers using consumer electronics behind the wheel. The purpose of this law is to help prevent needless accidents and keep Washington roads safe for both drivers and pedestrians by curbing the widespread use of electronics (especially phones) by […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Law Aims to Reduce Traffic Injuries and Deaths
Category: Auto Accidents
On Tuesday May 16, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the bill that makes illegal use of a mobile phone and other personal electronic devices while behind the wheel. Previously in Washington state, drivers were allowed to use cellphones while driving as long as they weren’t texting or calling; there were no prohibitions from making […]
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