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New Law to Increase Prison Time for DUI Driving Deaths Dies in Washington State? | Seattle Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Posted on August 3, 2011 by chris

During the last session in the Washington State Legislature, a new House Bill 1646 was introduced that would have increased the sentencing range for driving under the influence (DUI) homicide to the equivalent of Manslaughter 1st degree. Legislators Rep. Orcutt sponsored the event and Reps. Ahern, Pearson, Hope, Klippert and McCune co-sponsored. The standard sentence range for vehicular homicide in Washington State is 31 to 41 months in prison (3.5 years maximum), a range the … Continue reading →

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Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accidents Involving Children: A Special Case | Seattle’s Best Accident Injury Lawyer

Posted on August 2, 2011 by chris

When it comes to road accidents, children are a special case. All parents have a moment of panic when their children start to cross the road without a guiding hand to keep them safe. We drill our children from an early age about how dangerous cars can be, we remind them of the importance of staying safe, and we work to make looking both ways into an unbreakable habit. However, despite all our efforts, children … Continue reading →

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Nearly 20% of Drivers in Washington State Are Uninsured | Seattle Auto Accident Attorney

Posted on April 29, 2011 by chris

The Insurance Research Council recently released a study about how many people drive without insurance in the United States.  Each state was ranked based on how many uninsured drivers drove on its roadways. Washington ranked No. 10 on the list.  Nearly 20% of all drivers in Washington State are uninsured. The national average is 1 in 7 drive without auto insurance. Number 1 on the list is Mississippi where 28% of all drivers are uninsured.  No. 50 … Continue reading →

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The Dangers for the Adventurous Motorcycle Rider

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Sean
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The freedom, excitement, and sense of danger that is associated with motorcycles has always been alluring to the adventurous motorist. Since 1980, motorcycle ownership among riders aged 40 and over has increased dramatically, and so has the number of riders under the age of 25. If one can ride while still staying safe and avoiding accidents, motorcycles can be an incredibly fulfilling hobby and passion. The thought of taking to the open road with nothing … Continue reading →

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Accident Victims Now Being Charged “Crash Tax” for Accidents They Didn’t Cause | Seattle Injury Attorney

Posted on September 5, 2010 by admin

The New York Times recently reported on a new charge being assessed by governmental municipalities.  The charge?  Well, being in an accident — that you didn’t cause! It appears that the bad economy has caused many cities to begin thinking of new ways to raise revenue.  The city of Chicago now charges accident victims for basic city emergency services that used to be paid for by the tax base.  Now, if you’re hit or injured … Continue reading →

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